VitaDi™ Oxygenation System

Innovation in oxygen transfer for aquaculture

VitaDi™ diffuser generating oxygen micro-bubbles in water

The best diffuser for
dissolving oxygen in water.

The VitaDi™ oxygenation system is designed to maximize oxygen transfer in Landbased and Sea-based farming sites through high-efficiency, long-lasting micro-perforated diffusers.

It combines stable performance with a modular design adaptable to any aquaculture infrastructure.

MAIN COMPONENTS

  • Material: Manufactured in high-durability EPDM with elastic memory, ensuring consistent performance over time.
  • Micro-perforations: Calibrated to generate homogeneous micro-bubbles and high oxygen transfer efficiency.
  • Service Lifetime: Stable and prolonged, exceeding 5 years.

STRUCTURES AND FRAMES

  • Stainless steel frames: 304, 316, and 316L.
  • Modular configuration: Custom-designed length, width, and diffuser density.

MAIN PARAMETERS

Parameter Value / Range
Delivery flow Seawater: 12 Lpm/m - 1 kg/h/m at 3 Bar(g)
Freshwater: 3 Lpm/m - 0.24 kg/h/m at 3 Bar(g)
Operating range 0.5 – 4 Bar
Maximum pressure 20 Bar
Burst pressure 60 Bar
Bubble size 250 µm (depending on model)
O₂ Transfer High Efficiency (OTE ~ 95%), depending on flow, depth, and medium

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

System Performance Transfer Efficiency
Freshwater vs. Seawater

Oxygen transfer efficiency graph for freshwater and seawater

Evaluation conditions:

At 1 meter of water column 15° C.

  • Mass flow rate. From 1,000 mg O₂/min up to 7,000 mg O₂/min

Three-Dimensional Efficiency Model
VitaDi™, Freshwater and Seawater

Three-dimensional efficiency model for VitaDi in freshwater and seawater

PROVEN BENEFITS

  • Stable Dissolved Oxygen (DO) increase during critical periods.
  • Reduced stress and higher fish yield.
  • Improved Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR).
  • Reduced oxygen waste due to higher efficiency.

AQUACULTURE APPLICATIONS

Phase Application
Pre-smolt / Nursery Maintaining DO in high flows and increasing densities.
Sea growing Support during summer, Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), stratification, and low oxygen events.
Transport and handling DO stabilization in trucks and wellboats; treatment baths, vaccination, and harvesting.

VITADI™ SYSTEM ADVANTAGES

Area Benefits
Efficiency Finer micro-bubbles larger contact surface area.
Practical operation Optimized design to operate at lower pressures while maintaining high transfer efficiency.
Stability Maintains stable DO in extreme conditions.
Modularity Adaptable to various cages, densities, and depths.

VALIDATIONS AND TESTING

  • Standard Oxygen Transfer Efficiency evaluations (SOTE).
  • Mass Transfer Coefficient evaluations KLa.
  • Test bench equipped with high-precision scientific instrumentation and state-of-the-art technology.
  • Evaluations strictly adjusted to international protocols.

STANDARDS

ASCE/EWRI 2-22 Standard ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers EWRI - Environmental and Water Resources Institute GFA - Wasserwirtschaft Abwasser Abfall

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Requirements

  • Pressurized oxygen line from 1.5 Bar(g)
  • In-line connected oxygen source.
  • Operational regulation system.

Basic instructions

Install diffusers at the same depth

They must be installed at the same depth and have identical manufacturing characteristics to ensure equitable pressure distribution.

Adjust flow

Adjust the flow rate according to the biomass.

Clean system

Perform manual or chemical cleaning.

Check pressure

Verify reading instruments frequently. Monitor flow, pressures, and valves as required.

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