Recirculating Aquaculture 4th Edition - Hardcover

Michael B. Timmons; Todd Guerdat; Brian J. Vinci

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0971264678 ISBN 13: 9780971264670

Publisher: Ithaca Publishing Company LLC, 2018

Synopsis

This is the 4th edition of the book that has become known in the industry as the Yellow book . It addresses the subject of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). RAS have higher capital and operating costs than most extensive systems such as cage culture in natural waters and raceway and/or pond culture systems. However, when the environmental control provided by recirculating systems and the benefits provided by this environmental control in terms of marketing, waste control, product quality, product availability, and other factors are considered-- then recirculating systems become much more attractive. Thus, this text is designed primarily for recirculating systems, which the authors feel will be the system design of choice for most new aquaculture ventures. This is even more true as the issues of sustainability and economic viability become more intense. Much of the information provided in this text does, however, also apply to open, semi-closed, and closed systems in terms of tank design, hydraulics, fish management, water quality, etc. The objectives of this text are the practical application of aquacultural engineering principles to the design, construction, and management of an aquatic production system. A chapter on aquaponics has also been added with extensive examples. It provides the reader with essential information necessary to get started in aquaculture production and it emphasizes practical information rather than theoretical discussions. It minimizes information on genetics, basic biology, marketing, and all of the other areas important to development of a successful aquaculture operation. Many of these topics are touched on in the text, but are presented only in sufficient detail to allow the reader to understand the relationship of each of these aspects to production of fish. The authors objectives are to provide sufficient information so the reader can: 1) look at a system and make a good judgment as to how well the systems will operate, 2) work with a systems designer to develop an aquatic production system of your own, and 3) know what to look for when shopping for aquacultural production systems.

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About the Author

Michael B. Timmons, Ph.D. Dr. Timmons received his B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from the Ohio State University, his M.S. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Hawaii, and his Ph.D. from Cornell University. Dr. Timmons has worked in aquacultural engineering for 25 years as a researcher, teacher, and extension specialist. Dr. Timmons was a J. Thomas Clark Professor of Entrepreneurship and Personal Enterprise (1999-2006) at Cornell University where he is still a professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Timmons has been a principal investor (he put his house on the line!) in the design, construction, and operation of a commercial recirculating tilapia farm (~500 tons per year of production) and thus provides the viewpoint of a commercial aquaculturist in addition to his experience as a researcher and extension specialist.Todd Guerdat, Ph.D. Dr. Guerdat is an assistant professor of Agricultural Engineering at the University of New Hampshire in the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems Department. Dr. Guerdat earned his Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from North Carolina State University. His research focused on water and wastewater treatment in recirculating aquaculture systems at the commercial-scale. Todd's experience spans the private industry and public academic sectors. He has also served as the President of the Aquacultural Engineering Society.Brian J. Vinci, Ph.D., P.E. Dr. Vinci is the Director of the Freshwater Institute (Shepherdstown, WV). Dr. Vinci earned his B.S. and M.Eng. degrees in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University and earned his Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Engineering from Cornell. He leads engineering projects in the areas of fisheries bioengineering, aquacultural engineering, environmental engineering, and facility/infrastructure planning. He is a licensed professional engineer in New York, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi.

Review

This is the most recent update of the well-known and tremendously useful "yellow book" on recirculation systems for aquaculture. There is a new cast of co-authors working with Dr. Timmons and the result is an updated book with significantly more and up to date information in several chapters, including Chapters 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, and 17. As a result, the material remains relevant and fresh. Although the first edition of the book was published in 2002, it is a testament to the quality of the information and the dedication of the authors that the book, now in its fourth edition, continues to be the pre-eminent text on recirculation systems. It is useful to a broad range of readers, from university students to practicing aquacultural engineers, to curious readers interested in trying their hand in recirculating aquaculture. Depending on the reader's interest and technical training, the book can serve as a general introduction to recirculation systems, their components and overall design. But the book can also serve as a textbook and design guide. The design examples and the extensive appendixes and data tables, as well as the frequent "Rules of Thumb" greatly increase the usefulness of the book. This book is a must in the library of anyone interested in recirculation systems for aquaculture!--Raul H. Piedrahita, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Aquacultural Engineering, University of California Davis. Past President and founding member of the Aquacultural Engineering Society

(3rd Edition)Dear Dr. Timmons, In fact, I had been thinking about congratulating you since about the time I started reading your wonderful book, Recirculating Aquaculture, a couple of months ago. However, something or the other always came up and delayed my resolve. Today, I have the honor of conveying to you what I really mean and feel about your book. The one word which could sum up this extraordinary book, should be "Bible" of RAS . This book is NOT just an academic exercise, but it is a practical and prudent guide to the nuts and bolts of a venture called Recirculating Aquaculture Systems. It is a vital reference book for all those who intend to pursue research and development of RAS as an academic exercise. However, it is a MUST read for entrepreneurs, bankers, investors, accountants and government officials - those who intend to believe in recirculating aquaculture technology or simply put a 21st century answer to sustainable aquaculture with highest productivity. There are nineteen chapters in the book and each chapter is a benchmark in itself, especially the "Rule of Thumb". The clarity of thought and experiment could not be closer!! Dr. Timmons, you have rendered a yeoman service to the entrepreneurs of RAS. I would recommend to each and everyone, who care to undertake RAS, to read chapter 17. It is about the real perspective of RAS as a new venture. This chapter will be thoroughly appreciated equally by a start up entrepreneur to a seasoned businessman. In fact, your personal experience in running a commercial operation has given you an in-depth knowledge, while sharing those without inhibitions make this book absolutely out of the ordinary and truly a guide. The chapter nineteen deals with aquaponics, comes as a silver lining to an all encompassing, no-nonsense, extraordinarily prudent, brilliant book on a subject that is beholden to provide answer to the critical problem of 40% shortage of animal protein requirement of over 7 billion homo sapiens by 2020. In my opinion, Recirculating Aquaculture is going to set the standards for future writers intending to write books on subjects as intense as advanced technologies. In that sense, this book is a trend setter. Once again, please accept my heart-felt congratulations on writing such a brilliant and full-of-wisdom book. Best regards, Sincerely yours,--Gangesh Kumar Varma, President, Global Knight Foodtech, Inc., North Babylon, NY 11704

(2nd Edition)The field of recirculating aquaculture has grown tremendously over the last twenty years, and this book, developed during those years, reflects not only the current state of the art but a bit of the history and reasoning for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) in general. The first edition of the book has been seen by many producers, industrial and academic professionals as the book in this area. The second edition has updated many areas of interest and clarified a number of issues. While the authors are well respected academic and research scientists (Timmons is at Cornell University, Ithaca NY), the book is quite accessible for the practitioner. Several other specialists have also contributed to the book by writing or editing chapters and sections. These include Summerfelt and Vinci at Freshwater Institute; Liltved and van Rijn, with European and Mediterranean perspectives; Rakocy, perhaps the world's premier aquaponics expert; and a number of experts in pathology, veterinary medicine, physiology, nutrition and related areas. This enhances the value and seriousness of the book. The book is organized in such a way that preliminary comments on markets, economics, business and other practical aspects lead the way, after which basics such as water quality and various unit operations approaches for maintaining water quality integrate with basics of biology relevant to many species cultured in RAS. Physical and chemical aspects such as fluid mechanics and gas transfer each receive chapters, and process control for water and buildings receive attention in later chapters. Finally, the last few chapters deal with management, health, nutrition and unique applications such as aquaponics. The appendix may be as useful as the text, with numerous tables and charts for basic design of piping, water quality parameters, unit operations and related parameters. Overall the book provides an excellent source of information on many subjects and is well organized. As noted, the appendix includes valuable information from conversion factors to information on many water quality parameters to fish health and mechanical and electrical sizing charts. In short, this book is an excellent text and reference that belongs in the library of any serious aquaculturist and is worth the read for anyone considering starting or expanding an aquaculture business.--Steven G. Hall, P.E., Ph.D., Past President of the Aquacultural Engineering Society and Professor at North Carolina State University

Edition details

• Publisher: Ithaca Publishing Company LLC
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0971264678
• ISBN 13: 9780971264670
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 779