Keywords
water distribution systems
centrifugal pumps
pump sizing
aquaculture
How to Cite
Abstract
This publication explains the basic methodology used to size pumps for aquaculture systems; however, these concepts can be applied to a variety of pumping systems. Written by Jordan Neff, J. A. Watson, and W. A. Porter, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, September 2022.
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