RAS2020TM

Advanced Recirculating Aquaculture System

Fish Farming of the Future

WATER TECHNOLOGIES
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Fish Farming of the The Opportunity for Land-Based Aquaculture
The demand for quality seafood and sophisticated
Revolutionizing Aquaculture

Future is Here consumer purchasing trends have increased. This 1. Purge Tanks
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combined with the environmental and financial risks
2. Hydtrotech Drum Filters 6 7
of off-shore aquaculture create the need for farmers to
The future is now. 3. UV Filter
gain greater control over their operations. Land-based
4. AnoxKaldnesTM MBBR, Fish pump, 8 8 8 8
Introducing Veolia’s patented RAS2020TM, a modular RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems) is a solution for
recirculating aquaculture system designed to Grader and Counter
aquaculture companies to reduce risk, while maximizing 9 9
reduce capital costs, maximize production, minimize profitability.
5. Axial Flow Pumps 3 4
operating costs, and improve sustainability. 6. CO2 Degasser
7. Medium Head Oxygenation Units
Farm-to-Table Fresh 8. Inlet of treated water to Fish Tank
Geographic challenges make it difficult and expensive 9. Outlet from Fish Tank to Water Treatment
for some regions to receive fresh seafood. The RAS2020 System and Flow Makers
allows farmers to achieve a farm-to-table strategy by 10. Feeding System
locating facilities on land near key markets. This reduces 11. Control Room 2
shipping costs and shortens delivery timeframes, while 12. Processing 12 10
offering consumers a superior fresh product. 1 1

Biosecurity Cost-Efficient Design

The biosecurity of the RAS2020 is based on full control
of the incoming potential risks. The system includes
Controlled Aquacultural Environment
comprehensive treatment of the incoming water The RAS2020TM has a number of advantages
(filtration, ozone, UV), a biosecure gate for personnel compared to conventional RAS solutions
entering the facility (to change clothing and footwear),
The RAS2020 mimics the flow of a natural
and full-control and separation between biosecure and Optimal aquatic environment for fish health and stream, which helps to increase fish health
non-secure areas. improved product quality
• Adjustable tank sections create optimal fish density with Superior Aquatic Environment
Key RAS2020TM Benefits moveable screens within the tanks The RAS2020 creates a highly-controlled
• Highly-controlled and uniform flow velocity of the water environment that supports healthy fish growth.
RAS2020TM Features Unit • 99.5% of the water is treated and recirculated within the entire system
The proprietary circular raceway and flow control
Annual production capacity 1,200 metric tons (1,322 US tons) • Up to 50% reduced footprint • Easy and low-stress transfer of fish to purge tank and to system creates a uniform hydraulic velocity that can
Total footprint of building 3,340 m2 (36,000 ft2) • Highly-controlled and uniform flow velocity to processing using moveable grids be adjusted in the inner and outer tank sections.
Efficient Tank volume 6,400 m3 (1.69 million gal) mimic a natural aquatic environment • Separation of fish in two purge tanks (per module) This allows the fish to naturally swim within the
tank area. The flow combined with the system’s
Maximum daily feeding 4,000 kg (9,300 lb.) feed /day • Efficient facility design that ensures biosecurity
superior water quality helps reduce fish stress,
Maximum standing stock 450 metric tons (496 US tons) • Reduced operating and utility costs Operational Efficiency improve growth, and ensure a quality final product.
Maximum Water consumption 60 m3/hr = 260 gpm
• Reduced handling to minimize fish stress • Reduced energy costs
Water quality and discharge Tailored to client
• Proven water treatment processes • Lower manpower needs Water Quality Performance Guarantee
• Optimized feed conversion ratio • Excellent conditions for management and safety The RAS2020 is delivered with a performance
guarantee of specified threshold levels of key
• Sorting and grading equipment may be placed on the central
water parameters to secure optimal fish welfare at
platform, reducing distances during the fish handling process
FEATURED SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE PROJECT maximum production.
• Harvest can be efficiently performed by the staff, without
Sashimi Royal in Denmark has received the certification disturbing or starving the main fish population
from Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) as a • Optional protein skimmer with ozone injection in RAS loop
sustainable and quality seafood producer.

Watch an interview with Advantages during construction

Claus Rom, CEO of Sashimi Royal • Reduced building footprint (only 36,000 ft2 / 3,340 m2 per module)
www.veoliawatertech.com/aquaculture • Reduced costs of construction materials
• No underground piping to reduce construction risks
SELECTED REFERENCES OF LAND-BASED and bio-growth
RAS2020TM FISH FARMS Accommodates Various Fish Species
• Expedited construction and start-up
• Salmon – Swiss Alpine Fish, Switzerland The RAS2020 is well suited for species such as
• Lower land impact – up to 50% less
• Kingfish – Sashimi Royal, Denmark salmon, trout, kingfish, sea bass, pike perch,
• Salmon – Fredrikstad Seafoods, Norway among others.
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