Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
2-27-2001
Patent Number
patent number 6192833
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a process and system for raising aquatic organisms, such as shellfish, shrimp and fish. More particularly, the present invention is directed to an automated partitioned aquaculture system for raising catfish. The aquiculture system comprises an algal growth channel; at least one raceway for producing and maintaining the aquatic organisms; and a first and second flow control device. The first flow control device is configured to control the flowrate of water through the algal growth channel substantially independently of the flowrate of water in the raceway. By changing the water flowrate, in response to factors in the aquaculture environment, production of aquatic organisms can be substantially increased.
Application Number
09/270137
Assignees
Clemson University (Clemson, SC)
Filing Date
1999-03-16
Primary/U.S. Class
119/204