Experimental Investigation of Two-phase Flow through Airlift Pump System

Myera Group has developed an innovative, modular tank design for aquaculture that provides opportunities for targeted feeding, medication, and environmental control. This novel design uses an airlift pumping mechanism to control water velocity for optimising fish health through exercise, while simultaneously promoting gas exchange and removal of waste with built-in fail safes and redundancies. The airlift pump geometry and air flow rates that provide optimal tank circulation velocities, gas exchange, and waste removal are not yet known. In this project, advanced flow measurement techniques will be used to develop scientific understand of liquid and gas phases in airlift pumping system and develop comprehensive databases that will facilitate development of reliable numerical models. These models will enable engineers to design optimal airlift pumps and recirculating tanks. The interns will gain experience of applying advanced measurement techniques to conduct research in complex two-phase flows. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Mark F Tachie

Student:

Partner:

Myera Nu-Agri-Nomics Group Canada Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Manitoba

Program: