Use of Tubular Media to Enhance Volumetric Nitrification Rates

Award Information

Agency: Department of Agriculture	Branch: N/A	Award ID: 30545	Program Year/Program: 1997 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 30545	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: Aquaculture Systems Technologies, LLC
108 INDUSTRIAL AVE New Orleans, LA 70121-2902
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Woman-Owned: Yes

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 2: Fiscal Year: 1997

Title: Use of Tubular Media to Enhance Volumetric Nitrification Rates

Agency: USDA

Contract: N/A

Award Amount: $180,000.00

Abstract:
Sizing of bead filters which are used for clarification and biofiltration in recirculating aquaculture production systems is based upon their volumetric nitrification rates. Attempts to improve these carrying capacities have been thwarted by the inherent nature of the media. This project will investigate the usefulness of two promising alternative media consisting of chopped tubing which display superior porosity while protecting biofloc during backwashing. The two sizes of tubes will be tested against the beads and sampled intensely so that performance characteristics can be determined.

Principal Investigator:

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Business Contact:
Mr. Douglas Drennan

Small Business Information at Submission:

Aquaculture Systems Technologi
P. O. Box 15827 New Orleans, LA 70175

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DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees: N/A

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No