Question: In order to supply the raw - material for an algae based biodiesel plant, the algae is produced in an open pond system receiving waste

In order to supply the raw-material for an algae based biodiesel plant, the algae is produced in an open pond system receiving waste water from a nearby wastewater treatment plant. The input waste-water meets the carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) demand of the algae. However, the phosphorous demand is going to be met by adding phosphorous to the pond. The targeted algae composition is: CO1.48H1.83N0.11P0.01(dry wt.) and the algae biomass production capacity is 100 kg/d.
How much phosphorous (in kg/d) should be added to the pond?
(please answer in three decimal places)

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