Institution: BIM Inshore Fisheries Development Location: Galway, IRLAND Contact: Mr. Oliver Tully Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: A 1 to 1.6-ton capacity aquaBiota Habitat for mid to long-term contention of shellfish           Unit description: REBF Module for approximately 1 to 1.6 ton holding capacity; 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 a foam fractionator. 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): 1 Enviro-monitron®, 1 DO probe, 1 temperature probe, 1 flow detector for each unit 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; 10 Trays with internal dividers (12 div./tray) and one movable fiberglass cabinet for 170 kg of lobster capacity, or three rows of 4 x Fish totes with built-in stand pipe and calibrated holes for 300 kg shellfish capacity. Mandate: Conception Fabrication On-site supervision, commissioning and training   Back to projects home page