Water reuse systems: A review of the principal components
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Abstract
Principal components of water reuse systems include ammonia removal, disease control, temperature control, aeration, and particulate filtration. Effective ammonia removal techniques include air stripping, ion exchange, and biofiltration. Selection of a particular technique largely depends on site-specific requirements (e.g., space, existing water quality, and fish densities). Disease control, although often overlooked, is a major problem in reuse systems. Pathogens can be controlled most effectively with ultraviolet radiation, ozone, or chlorine. Simple and inexpensive methods are available to increase oxygen concentration and eliminate gas supersaturation, these include commercial aerators, air injectors, and packed columns. Temperature control is a major advantage of reuse systems, but the equipment required can be expensive, particularly if water temperature must be rigidly controlled and ambient air temperature fluctuates. Filtration can be readily accomplished with a hydrocyclone or sand filter that increases overall system efficiency. Based on criteria of adaptability, efficiency, and reasonable cost, we recommend components for a small water reuse system.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Water reuse systems: A review of the principal components |
| Series title | Progressive Fish-Culturist |
| DOI | 10.1577/1548-8640(1988)050<0001:WRSARO>2.3.CO;2 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Bureau of Fisheries, U.S. Department of Commerce |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Fisheries Research Center |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 6 |
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