Waste heat aquaculture at ORNL: can it feed the multitudes

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1977 · Oak Ridge Natl. Lab. Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5644396

Suffern, S

The production of low cost protein in aquaculture systems using waste-heated water is a departure from current capital-intensive monoculture practices. An experimental aquaculture system employed a sequential pond system, involving a succession of ponds dedicated to different cultures: algae, mixed species of fish, crustaceans, and rooted vegetation. Controlled amounts of heated water and waste stream nutrients were fed into the ponds. Measurements of Tilapia hybrids indicate that rates of growth and production were increased. Future experiments will include systems based on chicken wastes and on human sewage. (1 diagram, 3 graphs, 1 photo)

• OSTI ID: 5644396
• Journal Information: Oak Ridge Natl. Lab. Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Oak Ridge Natl. Lab. Rev.; (United States) Vol. 11:3; ISSN ORNRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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