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Improving Purge Tank Performance While Reducing Energy Costs

Salmon FARM, Prince Edward Island  

To improve water circulation and aeration while lowering operating costs, AquaBounty Technologies partnered with FloNergia to upgrade its salmon purge tanks using 8-inch FloMov™ airlift pumps.

By replacing conventional pumping and aeration equipment with a single integrated solution, the facility achieved up to 85% lower pumping energy consumption, improved oxygen distribution, and has maintained reliable 24/7 operation since 2023 with virtually no maintenance due to the pump's no-moving-parts design.

CHALLENGE:

Salmon farm facility required a reliable solution to continuously circulate and aerate water in its salmon purge tanks while reducing energy consumption and minimizing maintenance associated with conventional pumping systems.

THE SOLUTION

FloNergia installed 8-inch FloMov™ engineered airlift pumps to provide simultaneous water circulation and aeration using a single low-pressure air source. The system replaced conventional pumping and aeration equipment with a simple, no-moving-parts solution designed for continuous operation.

RESULTS

  • Up to 85% Lower Pumping Energy Consumption
  • Reliable 24/7 Operation since 2003
  • Improved Water Circulation and Oxygen Distribution
  • Reduced Maintenance with No Submerged Moving Parts
  • Lower Operating Costs and Improved System Reliability

WHY FLOMOV™

For fish purge systems, reliability is just as important as efficiency. FloMov™ combines circulation and aeration into one integrated system, reducing equipment complexity while delivering consistent water quality with significantly lower energy consumption. With no underwater motors or mechanical components to wear or clog, the system provides dependable long-term performance with minimal maintenance.

"Since installing FloMov™ pumps, the system has operated continuously and reliably, providing energy-efficient water circulation with virtually no maintenance or production downtime."

Jon Veinot, Facility Manager

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