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Topics that will be covered during the Practicum:
PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES
Hazards Common to Aquaculture Operations
Working Safely with Electrical Systems in Aquaculture
Safe and Standard Laboratory Procedures
Confined Space Cautions
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For more information about educational courses offered by Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems,
please email [email protected].
Web: PentairAES.comEmail: [email protected]
September 11-15, 2017 Apopka, Florida, USA
RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS (RAS) TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I
2395 Apopka Blvd., Apopka, FL 32703
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Basic Mathematics, Geometry, and Calculations Useful in Aquaculture
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• Stock Management - The BioPlan
• Daily Check-in and Check-out Routine
• Measuring and Recording Water Quality Parameters
• Interpreting Water Quality Data for System Operation
• Calculating Daily Additions to Systems
• Size Sampling of Fish Stock
• Feeds and Feeding
• Feed Storage and Handling
• System Cleaning and Maintenance
EQUIPMENT
• Robotic Feeder
• Particle Trap and Sludge Collector
• Pump Operation and Maintenance
• Drum Screen Filters
• Regenerative Blowers
• UV Light Treatment Unit
• Aeration versus Oxygenation
• Oxygen Supply System Components
• High Pressure Oxygen Cylinders
• Oxygen Generators
• Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Storage
• Oxygen Saturators
• Low Space Bioreactors
• Moving Bed Bioreactor
• Heat/Cool Heat Pump
ANNOUNCING A NEW COURSE OFFERING FROM PENTAIR AQUATIC ECO-SYSTEMS!
WHEN0800 - 1700 Daily (Monday thru Friday) September 11-15, 2017
WHEREPAES W.A.T.E.R. CenterPentair Aquatic Eco-Systems2395 Apopka BoulevardApopka, FL USA 32703
REGULAR REGISTRATION RATE* Regular rate per person: $1,250 Additional persons from same organization: $1,000Student rate with valid ID: $625
breaks, lunch each day, and course materials. A workshop notebook containing a copy of the presentation slides will be provided for each participant. Access to a number of spreadsheets and publications will be provided.
RESERVATIONSReservations are essential and only accepted with payment in full. Participation is limited to the first 20 paid registrants.
Register online at:http://pentairaes.com/recirculating-aquaculture-systems-ras-technology-practicum-1.html
For additional information or questions, contact: [email protected]
This course is designed as a five-day, hands-on instruction in the operation and management of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). It is intended for those who wish to learn the day-to-day management and operation of RAS as aquaculture production systems, and is presented as Beginner to Intermediate level. This course will be especially useful to those persons who have participated in RAS workshops previously, however, a prerequisite course is not required. Participants will employ their basic knowledge of mathematics, geometry, biology, chemistry, and physics to understand the principles involved in RAS operation.
Participants will be expected to physically participate in the activities of operation and decision-making for RAS, including ‘wet activities’ of size sampling of fish, measurement of daily water quality parameters, interpretation of water quality data, and determining type and quantity of additives to systems. Classroom instruction will be included, but is expected to comprise only 15% of the overall time, with 85% of the schedule dedicated to instruction within the newly completed PAES W.A.T.E.R. facility on the Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems campus in Apopka, Florida, USA (http://paeswater.com/). This facility provides five separate Recirculating Aquaculture Systems that utilize and demonstrate a broad range of equipment such as tanks, pumps, biological filters, drum screen filters, media filters, UV treatment units, ozone generators, oxygen saturators, heat pumps, and more.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Dr. Tom Losordo is formerly the Principal Scientist and Chief Engineer for Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems. Dr. Losordo has earned a Bachelor degree in Biology and a Masters degree and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering. Involved in aquaculture for 41 years, Dr. Losordo has extensive experience in the research, development, design, and implementation of recirculatingaquaculture systems worldwide. Formerly with the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North
Carolina State University, Dr. Losordo headed the program of applied research and demonstration known as the North Carolina Fish Barn. Dr. Losordo also provided aquacultural engineering support to citizens of North Carolina and beyond through the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Mr. Dennis DeLong is Manager of Customer Advocacy with Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems. Mr. DeLong has earned a Bachelor degree in Biology and a Master of Science degree in Management. He has been involved in both commercial aquaculture activities and research and development for 39 years. Prior to joining Pentair in July 2011, Mr. DeLong managed the research and demonstration activities within the North Carolina State University Fish Barn program. He provided extension assistance in
aquaculture to citizens and agri-businesses in North Carolina for 20 years, including the design, construction, and operation of RAS facilities.
RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS (RAS) TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I
*Includes morning and afternoon
Out of town participants are suggested to arrive on Sunday and be prepared to begin work in PAES W.A.T.E.R. Center promptly at 0800 on Monday morning. After a short review of safety guidelines, participants will begin with size sampling of fish to establish a starting point for the fish culture activities that they will conduct during the week. The week’s activities will end with size sampling of that fish population again, to demonstrate the growth and progress that was made during the week’s activities.
ABOUT THIS RAS PRACTICUM
PAES W.A.T.E.R. Center Staff. Our full-time staff consists of individuals with experience in fish culture, systems design and construction, equipment troubleshooting and maintenance, fish husbandry, pond management, aquaponics, live feeds production, RAS water quality, aquaculture education, and sales and service support.
ANNOUNCING A NEW COURSE OFFERING FROM PENTAIR AQUATIC ECO-SYSTEMS!
