Abstract
The effects of light and temperature upon growth of the green alga Chlorella vulgaris in the liquid phase of slurry have been investigated. Light and temperature had complex effects upon algal growth and phosphorus uptake. The lag phase of algal growth was found to be unaffected by light but all other parameters of algal growth and phosphorus removal measured were significantly affected by both light and temperature and showed significant light × temperature interactions. Temperature was the major factor influencing both growth and phosphorus removal. Equations relating growth and phosphorus removal to light and temperature were obtained using techniques of regression and enabled the prediction of performance of the system under local climatic conditions.
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