AQUACULTURE WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT
Protein Skimmer for Aquaculture and RAS Systems
Efficient dissolved organic matter removal equipment designed for aquaculture systems, hatcheries and recirculating aquaculture applications.
Foam fractionation supports organic-load management where water chemistry and system design make protein skimming suitable.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
What Is A Protein Skimmer?
A Protein Skimmer is a supporting aquaculture water-treatment device that removes dissolved organic compounds and fine organic waste through foam fractionation. Fine bubbles create a gas-liquid contact surface; organic material attaches to the bubbles and rises as foam for collection and discharge.
It can be used in suitable RAS systems, hatcheries, aquaculture farms and professional aquarium systems. It complements mechanical filtration but does not replace a drum filter, biofilter or complete RAS process.
Typical fit: marine RAS, high-density seafood holding and professional aquatic systems. Freshwater suitability must be confirmed against water chemistry and project design.
FOAM FRACTIONATION PROCESS
How Does A Protein Skimmer Work?
The process separates dissolved and fine organic material by carrying it to the surface on fine air bubbles. Performance depends on water chemistry, gas-liquid contact, organic load and the project-specific operating configuration.
Water Enters
System water enters the skimmer reaction chamber.
Air-Water Mixing
Air-water mixing creates fine bubbles and a large contact surface.
Organic Attachment
Dissolved and fine organic molecules attach to bubble surfaces.
Foam Collection
Organic-rich foam rises and is separated for collection or discharge.
Water Return
Treated water returns to the filtration process or system.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Protein Skimmer Features for Aquaculture Water Treatment
PP/PVC Construction
PP body construction and PVC piping are positioned for corrosion resistance in aquaculture water-treatment environments. Exact material grades require order confirmation.
Automated Operating Design
The catalog describes a high degree of automation intended to reduce frequent manual intervention; routine inspection and maintenance remain necessary.
Large Gas-Liquid Contact Area
The vertical chamber design supports the gas-liquid contact needed for foam fractionation.
Organic Waste Separation
Foam fractionation targets dissolved organic compounds and fine organic waste that conventional mechanical screening may not capture.
Operation and Maintenance Access
The catalog positions the PP Standard configurations for convenient operation, maintenance and installation.
VERIFIED CATALOG PARAMETERS
Technical Specifications
The catalog provides model, equipment dimension and connection sizes only. Pump, air supply, electrical and hydraulic operating data must be confirmed before quotation.
Model reference: the number before the T suffix is a catalog reference for approximate recommended applicable water volume in metric tons. It is not an official flow-capacity rating and must not be converted to tons/hour, m³/h or GPH without engineering confirmation.
Configuration A - PP Standard
10T
Dimension: Φ400*1700 mm
Inlet: 50mm
Outlet: 75mm
Sewage outlet: 50mm
20T
Dimension: Φ500*1900 mm
Inlet: 50mm
Outlet: 75mm
Sewage outlet: 50mm
30T
Dimension: Φ650*2360 mm
Inlet: 50mm
Outlet: 110mm
Sewage outlet: 50mm
50T
Dimension: Φ800*2510 mm
Inlet: 50mm
Outlet: 110mm
Sewage outlet: 50mm
80T
Dimension: Φ1000*2670 mm
Inlet: 75mm
Outlet: 110mm
Sewage outlet: 75mm
100T
Dimension: Φ1200*2800 mm
Inlet: 160mm
Outlet: 160mm
Sewage outlet: 160mm
150T
Dimension: Φ1500*2900 mm
Inlet: 160mm
Outlet: 200mm
Sewage outlet: 160mm
200T
Dimension: Φ1800*3215 mm
Inlet: 200mm
Outlet: 250mm
Sewage outlet: 160mm
Configuration B - PP Standard
Configuration labels are internal descriptive references because official series names are not yet confirmed. The 100T and 150T records below are separate catalog configurations and must not be merged with Configuration A.
60T
Dimension: Φ1000*3500 mm
Inlet: 110mm
Outlet: 160mm
Sewage outlet: 50mm
100T
Dimension: Φ1500*3500 mm
Inlet: 110mm
Outlet: 160mm
Sewage outlet: 50mm
150T
Dimension: Φ2000*3500 mm
Inlet: 160mm
Outlet: 200mm
Sewage outlet: 50mm
MODEL SELECTION
How To Select A Protein Skimmer
Model selection should consider total system water volume, marine or freshwater operation, species, biomass, stocking density, feed load, expected organic load, RAS process requirements and the available installation space.
Do not select by the T suffix alone. Final sizing should be reviewed against confirmed pump, air, hydraulic and water-chemistry data.
Information Required for Technical Review
- Total water volume
- Species and water type
- Biomass and stocking density
- Feed and expected organic load
- Existing RAS process
- Installation space and connections
- Pump, air and electrical conditions
APPLICATION SCENARIOS
Aquaculture Applications
Protein skimming is application-dependent. Marine RAS and professional aquatic systems are the priority positioning; freshwater use should be confirmed according to water chemistry and system design.
RAS Aquaculture
Supports fine and dissolved organic removal as one treatment component where the RAS process and water chemistry are suitable.
Fish Hatchery
Can support organic-load management in hatchery water-treatment systems when the selected process and operating conditions are compatible.
Shrimp Farming
A potential application for suitable marine or brackish systems; salinity range, organic load and configuration require engineering confirmation.
Aquarium System
Relevant to professional marine aquarium and aquatic display systems that use foam fractionation for organic control.
RELATED EQUIPMENT
Related Aquaculture Filtration Equipment
A Protein Skimmer is one supporting component within a complete RAS filtration process. It does not replace primary mechanical filtration, biofiltration, oxygenation or project-specific engineering.
Aquaculture Drum Filter
Primary mechanical filtration for removing suspended solids before downstream treatment stages.
RAS Integrated Filtration Unit
An independent compact filtration unit that can support suitable RAS configurations; it is not a complete RAS system.
Submerged Mechanical Filter
Additional mechanical solids-removal equipment for suitable commercial aquaculture filtration layouts.
BUYER QUESTIONS
Protein Skimmer FAQ
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