AQT254 Basic Aquaculture Engineering

The course provides an overview of technical equipment used in aquaculture production, how it is constructed and how it functions.

The course consists of three modules:

1. Water transport: The module includes an introduction to hydrodynamics, an overview of typical pipes and fittings and an introduction to water pumps.

2. Water quality and water treatment: The module adresses water quality parameters, as well as water purification equipment, typical in fish farming. This includes particles, pH, nitrogen compounds, dissolved gases in water, disinfection and heating / cooling.

3. Production units and other necessary equipment: Various production units, including sea cages, ponds, tanks and hatching equipment. Other equipment includes feeding equipment, measuring instruments and more.