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Development of electro-coagulation technique for optimal cleaning efficiency and maximum reuse of water in land based fish farming
The European aquaculture sector has experienced increasing competition from non-EU countries, especially Asia and South America has made it imperative to increase research and development. Land based fish farms is the most important “tool” in order to develop and commercialise fish farming of new species. Further developments of land based fish farms are crucial for the aquaculture sector and its service and technology providers. Water is one of the most critical input factors, and control of water quality is essential for optimal growth.
The idea of Fishtankrecirc is to develop a water treatment system based on electro coagulation technique to fulfil the need of European aquaculture for rearing inland fish through intensive recirculation of water with cost effective and reliable technology. The treatment system addresses the challenges of the European aquaculture towards increased competition, scarcity of water resources, environmental degradation and customer demand.
Fishtankrecirc will develop a novel reactor configuration for an electro coagulator, able to remove the organic particles, phosphates, nitrates, ammonia as well as soluble organics at the rate necessary to increase the water quality and associated growth rates of the fish.
New knowledge will be acquired for a deeper scientific understanding of the physical, chemical and biological environment in aquaculture tanks, the electrochemical processes and the performance of electrodes in waste water suspensions. An intelligent filtration and water control technology will be developed including a filtration unit for optimal collection of particles and a water flow system for maximum cleaning effects. An electro coagulation reactor will also be developed.
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| Fishtankrecirc is funded under EC's Sixth Framework Programme |
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