Recirculating aquaculture systems

• Describe the mechanical, physical, biological and chemical processes and components used in a recirculating aquaculture facility.
• Calculate the required dimensions of the central treatment components in a recirculation facility.
• Account for the fundamental processes in biological filtration
• Account for the function and theoretical background of the techniques used in water oxygenation and degassing
• Account for processes and methods used for removal of particles
• Account for sources and composition of nutrients in wastewater from aquaculture
• Account for methods to reduce nutrient loading from production in aquaculture
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Central technology and processes in recirculating systems and the functional properties of working components. Water supply and quality, nutrient loading, particle removal. Operational conditions. Nitrification processes and biofilter design. Denitrification processes. Chemical disinfection, UV and ozone treatment. Oxygenation and degassing. Dimensioning of central components.

• 6 – 20 (Mon 13-17)

Lectures, guest lectures, group based problem solving and excursion to aquaculture facilities.

We highly recommend taking 25331 and 25316 in the same semester.
This course provides students with competences relevant to UN SDGs, particularly #2 (Zero hunger), #12 (Responsible consumption and production) and #14 (Life below water)