Feasibility of using hydrothermal resources in Malaysian prawn aquaculture. Final report
The potential application of geothermal resources in South Carolina for freshwater prawn aquaculture was examined. In coastal S.C. 23 existing geothermal well sites were identified which encompassed an area which ranged from Georgetown to Beaufort. Depth averaged approx. 615 m while temperature averaged approx. 37/sup 0/C. Artesian flow rates varied from 190 to 2650 1/min. Detailed water quality analyses were conducted at 12 sites. In general, major differences from surface waters were in chlorides, fluorides, dissolved solids, ph, alkalinity, and ammonia levels. A detailed replicated laboratory study was conducted to examine the effect of geothermal water on growth and survival of prawns. After 42 days very poor survival was recorded from the various 100% geothermal water treatments. However, 50:50 mixture of shallow well water and geothermal water resulted in a survival rate of 83%, which was similar to the control treatments. Growth was also similar to that observed among the control animals.
- Research Organization:
- South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Dept., Charleston (USA). Marine Resources Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG44-81R410483
- OSTI ID:
- 5752899
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/R4/10483-T1; ON: DE84000390
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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