Open AccessTHE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A FOULING RESISTANT MARINE FISH CAGE SYSTEM
Author(s) -
Ansuini F. J.,
Huguenin J. E.
Publication year - 1978
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.1749-7345.1978.tb00288.x
Subject(s) - modular design , cage , float (project management) , biofouling , engineering , marine engineering , fouling , computer science , structural engineering , membrane , biology , genetics , operating system
A prototype low‐maintenance modular marine cage‐culture system for commercial use has been developed and is presently in service at Maine Salmon Farms, Wiscasset, Maine. The basic component of the cage system is a 1 times 3 m fiberglass frame covered with 90/10 copper‐nickel expandedmetal mesh of 76% open area. These panels are interconnected along with other fiberglass structurals, fittings and modular float units to form a 57 m 3 rigid, floating cage system. The modular design allows this concept to be readily adapted to larger size floating cages, as well as submerged or bottom mounted applications. The excellent engineering properties of 90/10 copper‐nickel, coupled with its inherent resistance to biofouling, are the keys to the projected long, useful service life and low maintenance requirements. Design details, performance specifications and economic analysis, for both the prototype and larger future nested commercial systems, are provided.