Work Packages

Strategic roadmap for developing sustainable aquaculture feed through wastewater-derived biomass

Technical Description (Work Packages)

The work plan is divided into a set of interlinked work packages (WPs) designed to systematically address the research objectives:

1

Continuous Flow Operations

Transition of batch PNSB treatment to continuous flow operations, optimizing reactor design and operational parameters for maximum efficiency.

2

Biomass Characterization

Comprehensive biomass characterization and digestibility improvement studies to ensure safety and nutritional adequacy for aquaculture applications.

3

Aquaculture Trials

Large-scale aquaculture feeding trials with shrimp and sea bass to evaluate growth performance, health indicators, and feed conversion ratios.

4

Economic Analysis

Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment to evaluate the economic viability and environmental sustainability of the developed process.

5

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder engagement, farmer surveys, and dissemination activities to ensure practical applicability and market adoption of the developed solutions.

Project Timeline

The 36-month project is structured to systematically achieve its objectives through sequential work packages with overlapping activities where appropriate:

Year 1

Setup of continuous operation systems, reactor optimization, initial biomass characterization, and baseline studies.

  • Months 1-6: Project initiation and laboratory setup
  • Months 7-12: Continuous system optimization and initial trials
Year 2

Digestibility studies, intermediate aquaculture trials, scale-up testing, and ongoing biomass optimization.

  • Months 13-18: Digestibility improvement studies
  • Months 19-24: Intermediate feeding trials and process refinement
Year 3

Large-scale feeding trials with shrimp and sea bass, techno-economic analysis, LCA, stakeholder dissemination, and final reporting.

  • Months 25-30: Large-scale trials and data collection
  • Months 31-36: Analysis, reporting, and dissemination

The timeline includes regular progress reviews and milestone assessments to ensure the project stays on track and achieves its objectives within the designated timeframe.