Aquaculture 2025

March 6 - 10, 2025

New Orleans, Louisiana USA

OPTIMIZING PROCESS PIPING DESIGN FOR RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS: FLUID MECHANICS AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTS

Carlos Alberto Espinal

Landing Aquaculture BV

Hemelrijk 2A, 5281PS, The Netherlands

Carlos@landingaquaculture.com

 



Process piping is a critical component in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), where poor design can lead to a range of issues including degraded water quality, suboptimal unit performance, excessive energy consumption, and, in extreme cases, safety hazards for both fish and personnel.

This presentation provides an overview of essential fluid mechanics principles in pipe design, with a focus on the role of water velocity in optimizing RAS unit processes. Practical design and construction tips, grounded in field experience, will also be shared to help overcome common challenges and ensure efficient system performance.