CASE

Aquaponics is a new and emerging practice which joins agriculture and aquaculture. Although there are functioning systems in existence, the fact that aquaponics is an up and coming technology has left the optimization of the operation largely overlooked. Additionally, the recent development for energy efficiency makes an engineered energy solution all the more vital. Through the engineering analysis performed by the senior design group, a best practices manual and accompanying design software were developed to help make aquaponics an efficient and more sustainable process. The design software and best practices guide focus on the use of a combined heat and power generator set to provide the energy needs for the system.