Aquaculture
The use of ETS disinfection systems in fish farms, mussel farms, aquariums and hatcheries has lead to the production of healthier and larger fish, improved water quality, possible increases in stock density and vastly reduces the risk of disease. ETS UV disinfection systems are chemical free, automatic and cannot be overdosed, therefore maintaining the physical characteristics of the water such as PH levels and temperature while avoiding the introduction of harmful toxins such as chlorine into the environment.
Ultraviolet disinfection is non selective in the destruction of all water borne bacteria, pathogens, viruses, veligers and micro-organisms. A partial list of organisms responsible for fish diseases that are treatable using state-of-the-art ETS disinfection systems are:
. Whirling disease Viral . Nervous Necrosis (VNN)
. Ulcerative Dermal Necrosis (UDN) . Ichtyophthirius (white spot disease)
. Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) . Flavo Bacterium
. Saprolegnia (fungal disease) . Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS)
. Proliferative Kidney Disease (PKD) . Vibrio Anguillarum
Aquaculture applications include:
FISH FARMS | Market pressures has lead to a demand for more wholesome, chemical and antibiotic free products; In order to stay competitive more intensive farming and greater yields are needed. ETS' disinfection systems are used worldwide to prevent infection and disease.
HATCHERIES | Egg production and fry growth are critical applications for Ultraviolet disinfection. Successful production, improved yields and reduced mortality are all benefits of installing an ETS disinfection system, while avoiding the spread of infection and disease.
SHELLFISH PRODUCTION | Shrimp/prawn, crab and lobster production utilize large volumes of water in holding tanks, rinse water and process water. UV disinfection is critical to these production applications to avoid contamination without the need of harsh chemical disinfectants.
AQUARIUMS & ZOOS | Traditional Ozone systems are being replaced with next generation UV technology systems due to the vast benefits UV technology offers. Additionally UV can be used in any application from aquariums and wash water to large open sea lion pools and water features.
AQUATIC LABORATORIES | Many aquatic laboratories rely on UV treatment to ensure their process water remains pathogen free. Additionally UV disinfection is used to ensure effluent discharges are environmentally safe and do not become a source of contamination.
MAKEUP WATER | During emptying and venting of sterile holding tanks, airborne bacteria can enter the vessel. UV units designed to fit into piping are ideal in reducing this potential means of infection, reducing the risk of costly production down time.
BLOOD WATER & DISCHARGES | Fish farms are often located in close proximity. Effluent discharges from one farm poses a significant threat of contamination to another. ETS UV systems are proven to provide an effective barrier against harmful micro-organisms, while ETS' leading wiper design allows for disinfection of waste water.
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