Title :
Micro-computer based design of recirculating systems for the production of soft-shell blue crabs (callinectes sapidus)
Author :
Thomasson, Mark P. ; Burden, Daniel G. ; Malone, Ronald F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Civil Eng., Lousiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA, USA
fDate :
31 Oct-2 Nov 1988
Abstract :
Use of recirculating shedding systems in the soft-shell blue crab industry continues to increase as the capabilities of existing in-shore production facilities expand. Water treatment capabilities based on fluidized bed and upflow sand filters are used to support growth of desirable waste-consuming bacteria and to remove solids. A microcomputer program has been written to assist crab fishermen with sizing filters, reducing flow requirements, and selecting pumps. The distribution of the software is expected to accelerate the adoption of filter technology and strengthen the blue crab shedding industry
Keywords :
CAD; aquaculture; civil engineering computing; filtration; fluidised beds; microcomputer applications; water treatment; CAD; blue crab shedding industry; callinectes sapidus; filter selection; filter sizer; flow requirements; fluidized bed; in-shore production facilities; microcomputer program; recirculating shedding systems; recirculating systems design; soft-shell blue crab industry; upflow sand filters; waste-consuming bacteria; water treatment; Acceleration; Computer industry; Filters; Fluidization; Microcomputers; Microorganisms; Production facilities; Pumps; Solids; Wastewater treatment;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '88. A Partnership of Marine Interests. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1988.23473
