NSW DPI – Research Rack Systems

Project Details

CLIENT: NSW DPI Fisheries
PROJECT LOCATION: Narrandera, NSW
COMPLETION DATE: 2020
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Project Overview

Research rack systems installed at the NSW DPI Fisheries research site in Narrandera. NSW Fisheries engaged Fresh By Design to design and install a research tank room that allows them to conduct controlled research within the facility. Environmental factors such as air temperature and water temperature can be controlled, allowing experiments to run all year round. Research may include cold water pollution, temperature tolerances, otolith daily ageing, genetics, spawning cues and breeding, and threatened species advancement. The facility includes 4 racks each holding 4 x 80 L glass tanks, plus 1 rack holding 20 x 80 L glass tanks. Each rack has individual filtration, temperature control and aeration. The rack systems were built and assembled in the FBD workshop before delivery, to reduce time and cost on site.

Solution

FBD designed and installed a purpose-built research tank room with controlled air and water temperature. The build comprises 4 racks each with 4 x 80 L glass tanks and 1 rack with 20 x 80 L glass tanks, each rack having its own independent filtration, temperature control and aeration so experiments can be run separately. The rack systems were built and assembled in the FBD workshop before delivery to site to reduce on-site time and cost.

System Size

4 racks x 4 x 80 L glass tanks, plus 1 rack x 20 x 80 L glass tanks

Key Equipment

  • Galvanised racking with 400 x 450 x 450 mm glass tanks and polycarbonate lids
  • FBD-built three-stage filter sumps (Sefar 100 micron bag filters, moving bed biofilter, pump sump)
  • UNO mag-drive circulation pumps
  • UV disinfection with bypass
  • Sunlover Oasis X13 heat pumps
  • Teco TK1000 chiller/heat pumps
  • Kamair air pumps and in-tank diffusers
Jonothan Doyle, Senior Fisheries Technician, NSW DPI Fisheries

Fresh By Design were a pleasure to deal with and their expertise and knowledge was of the highest standard. The design phase covered all aspects of the build and nothing was too much trouble for Ben and his team. Fresh By Design’s after install troubleshooting and advice is really appreciated and I think that’s what sets them apart from their competitors.

Fresh By Design were a pleasure to deal with and their expertise and knowledge was of the highest standard. The design phase covered all aspects of the build and nothing was too much trouble for Ben and his team. Fresh By Design’s after install troubleshooting and advice is really appreciated and I think that’s what sets them apart from their competitors.

Jonothan Doyle, Senior Fisheries Technician, NSW DPI Fisheries

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