Planning and realization of aquaponics systems for large-scale projects, research and modules

aquaponik manufaktur GmbH

DortmundNew on Amplifa

2023Opening of the aquaponics system on the coking plant grounds

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About aquaponik manufaktur

aquaponik manufaktur GmbH plans and realizes aquaponics systems in which aquaculture and hydroponics are combined into a closed nutrient cycle. The range of services includes individual system planning taking existing areas and buildings into account, modular aquaponics systems, and concepts for large-scale projects and research facilities. The company is not tied to specific system types – whether warm or cold, open, in a greenhouse or polytunnel. A key focus is the integration of existing waste heat, for example from biogas plants, which is used via heat exchangers to heat the greenhouse without any material contact; for systems of approx. 15,000 m² or more, an adapted biogas plant can fully cover heat and electricity demand. The company is itself actively engaged in research and works on the basis of the current state of research. On 16.06.2023, an aquaponics system built as part of a research project was opened on the grounds of the Kokerei Hansa coking plant in Dortmund.

Site: Dortmund
Processes: Planning and realization of aquaponics systems (aquaculture + hydroponics), Planning and realization of aquaponics systems, Aquaponics concepts for large-scale projects and research facilities, Modular aquaponics systems, Waste heat integration (e.g. biogas plants, heat exchangers), Individual system planning (aquaculture, hydroponics, greenhouse, polytunnel), Research and development
Materials: Aquaponics systems (aquaculture + hydroponics), Waste heat integration, Biogas plant coupling
Industries: Agriculture, Horticulture, Research facilities

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Consulting and system planning
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Waste heat and site concept
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Realization of the aquaponics system
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Research and development

Processes & System Components

AQUAPONIK

Aquaponics systems (aquaculture + hydroponics)

Closed nutrient cycle with complete nutrient recovery and up to 90 percent water savings.

ABWÄRME

Waste heat integration

Greenhouse heating via heat exchangers, e.g. using waste heat from biogas plants, exhaust air or coolant.

BIOGAS

Biogas plant coupling

For systems of approx. 15,000 m² or more, an adapted biogas plant can process substrate from the system and fully cover heat and electricity demand.

Location

Dortmund

Site of the reference system on the grounds of the Kokerei Hansa coking plant (research project)

Systems & Modules

**Aquaponics cycle**Aquaculture + hydroponics · circular economy

**UASB/EGSB reactor set for remineralization of process water**Process water treatment · research

Inside the production

Basil pot culture in large-scale aquaponics system

Industries

AgricultureHorticultureResearch facilities

Processes & technical limits

Processes	Tolerance	Max. part	Weight	Lot size	Materials
Planning and realization of aquaponics systems (aquaculture + hydroponics)Engineering	–	–	–	–	–

Additional services

Planning and realization of aquaponics systemsAquaponics concepts for large-scale projects and research facilitiesModular aquaponics systemsWaste heat integration (e.g. biogas plants, heat exchangers)Individual system planning (aquaculture, hydroponics, greenhouse, polytunnel)Research and development

History

2023
Opening of the aquaponics system on the grounds of the Kokerei Hansa coking plant in Dortmund on 16.06.2023 as part of a research project