Open AccessA Modular Nitrification Filter Design Based on a Study of the Kinetics of Nitrification of Marine Bacteria
Author(s) -
Srna Richard F.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
proceedings of the annual meeting ‐ world mariculture society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.655
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1749-7345
pISSN - 0164-0399
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-7345.1975.tb00040.x
Subject(s) - nitrification , mariculture , modular design , kinetics , environmental science , filter (signal processing) , scope (computer science) , environmental engineering , nutrient , nutrient cycle , environmental chemistry , biochemical engineering , chemistry , nitrogen , ecology , computer science , biology , engineering , fish <actinopterygii> , fishery , organic chemistry , aquaculture , physics , quantum mechanics , computer vision , programming language , operating system
The scope and significance of the problem of maintaining the quality of the water in recirculating mariculture systems is discussed. A quantitative study of the kinetics of important nutrient cycles is proposed as a means of establishing minimum system volumes, optimization of design, and the requisite environmental controls. Significant results in a study of inorganic nutrient nitrogen cycling and toxicity in recirculating systems is reported. A modular filter design suggested by a study of the kinetics of nitrification in marine systems demonstrates how a knowledge of kinetic and chemical factors can lead to more efficient water treatment hardware.