Introduction to Knowledge Related to Micro-pore Aeration Oxygenators


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2022-11-04

Products like aeration and oxygenation machines are basically used in industrial settings—most of us have never seen or heard of them. You could say they’re not very common in everyday life. However, these devices play an irreplaceable role in the industrial sector. So, the first thing we need to do when using them is to thoroughly understand some key information about aeration and oxygenation machines. Now, let’s dive in and learn more together!

  Whether it's pond culture or intensive factory-scale aquaculture, Aeration and oxygenation machine All of these are indispensable components that help increase the oxygen content in water bodies, thereby ensuring the normal growth and activity of farmed animals. Traditionally, it was believed that aeration and oxygenation equipment served merely as “fish-saving devices,” designed to address sudden oxygen shortages. However, this is not the case at all—oxygenation equipment is actually a “production-enhancing device,” serving as a fundamental guarantee for boosting aquaculture yields. Choosing an efficient oxygenation method can significantly reduce costs, minimize risks, and enhance profitability.

  There are many different types of aeration and oxygenation equipment, including paddle-wheel type, impeller type, and jet-aeration type, among others. After years of practical testing, micro-pore aeration and oxygenation has demonstrated significant advantages over traditional oxygenation methods in terms of both oxygenation efficiency and energy consumption. It has proven highly effective in aquaculture production and is widely recognized and adopted by farmers.

  The microporous aeration oxygenation machine, also known as microporous aeration oxygenation technology, is a new type of oxygenation technology that has emerged after traditional methods such as paddle-wheel, impeller, and spray-aeration techniques. It consists of three main components: an air blower, an air distribution pipeline, and a microporous aeration disc. The Roots blower pressurizes air into the distribution pipeline, and the compressed air flows through plastic hoses into the microporous aeration disc, where it is dispersed into the water in the form of tiny bubbles. As these microbubbles rise from the bottom, some of the oxygen dissolves into the water, while simultaneously inducing vertical convection and rotation in the water column, thereby facilitating thorough mixing and uniform oxygenation of both upper and lower water layers. The aeration oxygenation machine integrates multiple functions, including aeration, water mixing, and gas sparging. It is currently one of the most widely used aeration devices, with an annual production capacity of approximately 150,000 units. It boasts superior oxygenation efficiency and power efficiency compared to other models; however, it generates relatively high operational noise. This equipment is particularly suitable for large-scale pond aquaculture with water depths exceeding 1 meter. The principles for using this oxygenation machine are as follows: On sunny days, turn it on at noon; on cloudy days, start it up at dawn; during prolonged rainy or overcast nights, activate it late at night; do not operate it at night, and avoid turning it on during cloudy daytime hours. Also, start it early when fish show signs of surfacing (floating heads). The machine takes longer to warm up in hot, sunny weather but requires less time to reach operating temperature in cooler conditions. It runs longer during the middle of the night and shorter at noon. In areas with heavy load, the machine should be started for a longer duration, whereas in areas with lighter load, a shorter startup period is sufficient—ensuring timely oxygen supply.

  Micro-pore aeration oxygenators have numerous advantages, but they also have certain drawbacks—for instance, their oxygenation effect on the water surface is not as good as that of impeller-type oxygenators, their water-mixing capability is weaker than that of paddle-wheel oxygenators, and their installation can be more cumbersome. Nevertheless, the excellent performance of micro-pore oxygenators in aquaculture production has already won them widespread favor among fish farmers. By combining the strengths of various oxygenation methods, if micro-pore aeration oxygenators are used in conjunction with impeller-type, paddle-wheel, or spray-type oxygenators—leveraging their respective advantages and compensating for their limitations—it is possible to achieve even better oxygenation results.

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The relationship between water convection and dissolved oxygen levels in aquatic bodies: The introduction of an aeration device can effectively regulate dissolved oxygen levels.

Although fish floating to the surface can be caused by a variety of factors, in addition to excessive stocking density, overloading the total fish biomass, and poor water quality, the convective properties of water are also a major factor that cannot be overlooked. Simply put, when water temperature is low, its specific gravity (or density) increases, causing it to sink; conversely, when water temperature is high, its specific gravity (or density) decreases, making it float upward. Understanding and mastering the principles of water convection will greatly facilitate the smooth operation of aquaculture. On warm days, after being heated by the sun during the day, the warmer, lighter water tends to stay on top. As the sun sets and the air temperature begins to drop, the upper layer of water cools down, increasing its density, and gradually starts to sink. If the nighttime temperature remains relatively high, the water cools down slowly, and the upper layer won't reach the bottom of the pond until early morning. This is one of the main reasons why oxygen levels tend to drop sharply from late night into early morning on hot days. However, if a heavy rainstorm occurs in the evening, the situation changes dramatically. The cold, heavy rainwater quickly sinks to the bottom of the pond, stirring up sediment, leftover feed, fecal waste, biological residues, and other organic matter from the pond bottom and bringing them into the middle and upper layers of the water. These harmful organic substances rapidly deplete the dissolved oxygen in the water. Before dawn even breaks, the dissolved oxygen in the water may be completely used up, leaving the fish vulnerable to oxygen depletion and causing them to float to the surface—a phenomenon known as "floating and surfacing." Therefore, sudden heavy rainfall in the evening or at night can also lead to oxygen depletion and fish floating to the surface.

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