Institution: Sofrimar Ltd Location: Kilmore Quay, IRLAND Contact: Mr. Lorcan Narden Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: INDUSTRIAL LOBSTER HOLDING FACILITY FOR SHORT TO LONG-TERM CONTENTION                           Unit description: REBF Modules for total capacity of 25 tons; Biofiltration media positively charged with high affinity for attracting gram-ve bacteria such as nitrifyers. Biofilter self-cleaning and pre-activated with sea-water nitrifying bacteria to considerably reduce maturation time; 99% recirculated water; Organic matter filtration through pressurised rapid sand filtration. Fine SS and dissolved organics are removed through foam fractionators. Degassing column (air intake included) for CO2 removing; Chilling system to bring temperature down to 2°C (+0.2°C) with titanium heat exchanger; Electronic controller and monitoring system (RF network included): 3 Enviro-monitron® each with: 1 DO probe, 1 temperature probe, 1 flow detector 1 central computer, Temperature and oxygen injection controlled; One pressurised counter-current oxygen saturator with on-site oxygen generator; 1 Security package: 1 pressure relief valve, electrical components (pump starter, temperature controller) are housed in NEMA-4 boxes. Mandate: Conception Fabrication On-site supervision, commissioning and training   Back to projects home page