The engineer in aquaculture is responsible for solving technical problems in the area of fish and shellfish maintenance, the correct functioning of equipment, the design of facilities, equipment and mechanisms of control. ENGINEERs apply scientific and technical knowledge to practical uses. Their work ranges from designing instruments for measuring water processes to building marine structures that can withstand ocean currents, waves, tides, and storms. They may require expertise in different areas such as acoustics, robotics, electrical, mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering. They may need expertise in the area of naval architecture.
ENGINEERs in aquaculture may work in:
Design of tanks, cage and ponds (includes carrying out the calculations for water flow, the material resistance and the adequacy to the species)
Design, selection or building of equipment involved in aquatic production systems
Maintenance, adaptation and repairing of specific aquaculture equipment
Design and setting up equipment for energy supply, water quality control and security measures
Design and setting up of specific equipment related to feed manufacturing, feed maintenance and durability, food processing and quality control
Relation to Aquaculture
In particular there are a number of areas in which an aquaculture engineer may work:
Design and installation of sea cages and sea platforms.
Design, installation and maintenance of pumps, water conduction equipment.
Design, installation and assessment on equipment for water quality control.
Design and assessment on land-based facilities for fish production, ponds, raceways, hatcheries etc., including water circulation and treatment, or energy supply systems.
Design and maintenance of equipment for fish and shellfish processing (feeders, collecting machines, processing equipment, cooling or freezing systems, environmental control, specific hatchery devices or installations).
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