Presentation of the AQUAlity project

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1 Presentation of the AQUAlity project Project supported by EU: FP7- SME Multi-sensor automated water quality monitoring and control system for continuous use in recirculation aquaculture systems

2 13 project partners: SME-Association groups Romfish - Romanian association of fish farmers (ASOCIATIA NATIONALA A PRODUCATORILOR DIN PESCARIE) API - Italian association of fish farmers (ASSOCIAZIONE PISCICOLTORI ITALIANI) SPRL - Polish association of fish farmers (STOWARZYSZENIE PRODUCENTOW RYB LOSOSIOWATYCH) MILSUBIR - Turkish association of fish farmers (BODRUM MILAS SU URUNLERI YETISTIRICILERI VE URETICILERI BIRLIGI) PVIS - Dutch association of fish farmers (PRODUCTSCHAP VIS) Eurofish International organisation (COORDINATOR) SME companies OxyGuard - Water quality measuring and monitoring equipment, Denmark Artec Aqua - Fish farming technology, Norway TRUCH - Fish farm, Spain (TRUCHAS DE LA ALCARRIA SL) FISCH - Fish farm, Germany (FISCHZUCHT ABTSHAGEN GMBH & CO KG) Research, Training and Development Philips, The Netherlands (PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NEDERLAND B.V.) Nofima AS, Norway ISRI, UK (THE UK INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIMITED)

3 The purpose of the 3 year AQUAlity project: Develop an AQUAlity system: 1. To develop an ammonia and nitrite measurement device to be used in the biofilters in RAS Online measurements and more affordable than present methods 2. To make a multisensor prototype (collect all the different parameters in one system at a fish farm) 3. To develop a farm control system with a database to store data from the multisensor 4. To develop a web based knowledge advice system Allows a fish farmer to compare farm parameters to others, and best in class. To get expert advice

4 Project overview: 9 work packages 3 years WP1 Development of the Multi- Sensor unit T 1.1 Full review of existing sensors for the identified water quality characteristics T 1.2 Prototype of ammonia and water flow sensor system, which meets the requirements for aquaculture T1.3 Develop Sensor unit, sensor unit interface and mechanical design specifications T 1.4 Selection of the transducers for use in the aquaculture environment T 1.5 Develop sensor interfaces for (two) control system hardware platforms T 1.6 Integrate transducers & design electronics interface subsystem WP2 Prototype sensor unit and testing T 2.1 Testing of different sensor technologies in aquaculture conditions T 2.2 Testing of the optimum method for attachment of the sensors into the tank T 2.3 Initial testing of sensor unit interface to the control system hardware platforms WP3 Development of control system T 3.1 Develop control system specification (hardware interface and software specification) T 3.2 Design of simplified programmatic interface to control system hardware platform T 3.3 Design & development of user interface T 3.4 Development of control hardware interface for different levels of user T 3.5 Development of software algorithms for different fish species at different life stages T 3.6 Design of control system T 3.7 Prototype control system WP4 Integration and lab testing T 4.1 Full system level integration of the sensor unit with the control system T 4.2 Develop testing regime T 4.3 Laboratory scale testing of the whole system WP5 Field Trials and Validation T 5.1 Validation of system responses to planned and controlled water quality changes T 5.2 Validation of system responses to water quality changes in a RAS holding fish T 5.3 Field trials of the system to ensure good working in a realtime environment WP6 Demonstrate System T6.1. Prepare and deliver final validation data WP7 Innovation related activities T6.1 Dissemination of project scientific results T6.2 Protection of IPR T6.3 Dissemination of general project results T6.4 Develop exploitation plan WP8 Training and Knowledge transfer T7.1 RTD performer trains AG s T7.2 AG s develop training courses for their members T7.3 AG s make available and start to deliver training courses for their members T7.4 AGs develop a self study training package for mail order to their member companies. WP9 Consortium management T8.1 Contractual management T8.2 Management of partnership agreements T8.3 Liaison with the REA T8.4 Financial and administrative management T8.5 Progress monitoring T8.6 Internal administration T8.7 Risk management T8.8 Communications management Research & Development Integration and Validation Innovation Activities

5 Results of the AQUAlity project: 1. An ammonia and nitrite measurement demonstrator device has been developed in the project Technical details are kept within the consortium. The device can measure levels of ammonia and nitrite as well. The partner OxyGuard has the opportunity to bring this demonstrator to the market. Estimated 2 years development from a real marketable device. The principle behind the device has been proven in practise. Expected to be able to fit in a shoe box.

6 Results of the AQUAlity project: 2. The multisensor system have been completed (collects the parameters in one system at a fish farm) The collection utilises exiting OxyGuard Pacific equipment. Hardware and software development have enabled the collection of the new ammonia and nitrite parameters by the unit as well.

7 Results of the AQUAlity project: The AQUAlity multisensor system currently collects: Water flow Biofilter: Tank: Dissolved oxygen DO and % saturation, CO 2 and %vol. Temperature, ph, Salinity, Total Gas Pressure (TGP) and %resolution. Total ammonia nitrogen (TAN), NH 3, NO 2, NH 4 DO and % saturation, Temperature Fish farm: Air Temperature, Air Pressure, Air Humidity, Air flow rate The AQUAlity system can be configured to support any sensor compatible with the Pacific unit

8 Results of the AQUAlity project: 3. The farm control system with a database has been developed

9 Results of the AQUAlity project: The farm control systems monitors each fish batch according to feed, growth and mortality All parameters are monitored in one screen and each parameter can be monitored in a graph as well All data is collected in a database

10 Results of the QUAlity project: 4. A web based knowledge advice system has been developed A fish farmer can compare farm parameters to others, and best in class Expert advice is available

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12 Looking for a partner that are willing to host and develop the web based knowledge advice system further when the AQUAlity project ends Online expert help needs supervision from experts and that must be maintained

13 Future: The ammonia/nitrite sensor can be a possible product for farmers members within two years (if OxyGuard decides). Cheaper/smaller than present systems The farm control system with the database can later be available in a demonstration version The users can utilise the web based knowledge advice system as well. You get access from the farm control software directly The future ownership/development of the control software will be decided in the project group Please visit for project news