Sludge Production and Management for Recirculating Aquacultural Systems

Journal of the World Aquaculture Society - Tập 28 Số 4 - Trang 303-315 - 1997
Shulin Chen1, David E. Coffin2, Ronald F. Malone2
1Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164–6120 USA
2Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-6405, USA

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Abstract

Waste discharge from recirculating aquacultural systems is typically in the form of sludge composed of partially stabilized excreta, uneaten food particles, and bacterial growth. The amount of solids produced can be estimated using an equation presented in this paper. In a typical recirculating system, total suspended solids (TSS) is the major pollutant of the sludge produced. The production of TSS ranges from 10 to 30% of the feeding rate on a dry weight basis. The ratio of 5‐d biochemical oxygen demand to total suspended solids (BODS/TSS) of the sludge ranges from 0.10 to 0.2, the total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) content of the TSS ranges from 4 to 6%, and total phosphorus ranges from 0.2 to 2%.

The nature of the waste and the economics of the treatment processes dictate the disposal of aquacultural sludge. Effective clarification of aquacultural waste is critical in reducing sludge volume. Using lagoons for stabilization and storage is the most practical option. While direct disposal by land application seems feasible for rural areas with dry climates, additional stabilization/storage in a lagoon with eventual disposal through land application seems most feasible for a variety of conditions. The effluent produced from the sludge treatment processes can be used for irrigation or for direct discharge after further polishing (treatment).

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