Heating and Cooling System for Aquaculture Farms
Since 1981, Lockhart Industries has designed and installed heating and refrigeration systems for commercial clients throughout Vancouver Island, BC. The biggest and most rewarding challenge that we’ve overcome in that time has been the cooling and heating of water for salmon-rearing aquaculture farms. On our first 150USgpm design, Lockhart Industries engineered a way to save up to $100,000 USD operating cost across four months, thus facilitating a less-than-one-year payback on these systems. Lockhart pioneered these unique custom-designed heating and cooling units (GeoExchange) on the West Coast and we continue to improve our product’s quality while lower operating costs. The same equipment is used in both chilling salmon eggs and warming the fry, allowing for greater versatility in the first feeding, in addition to substantially accelerating salmon growth while lowering their mortality. By adding DOC controls to the Aquaculture GeoExchange heat pump systems, we can enhance product quality, optimize energy consumption and extend equipment life. This enhancement facilitates both the close control of the biomass and the optimization of energy consumption. The data output of these systems can be converted into spreadsheets that allow the facility operator to track and compare the performances of both the system and the biomass.
Lockhart Industries is based on pride and innovation. As an extension of our tenacious pursuit of excellence, we recognized the high quality and efficiency of GeoExchange heat pumps. Doug Lockhart is IGSHPA certified (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association) and is also trained and certified to install GeoExchange heat pumps for Water Furnace International.
Whether you raise shellfish or finned fish, Lockhart Industries can custom design a Cooling/Heating system for your needs, including your choice of 316L stainless steel or titanium. The system our professionals design for you will use renewable energy, saving you money and helping the environment in the process. Whether your hatching system is a conventional straight-through hatchery or a recirculation system, Lockhart Industries can work with you to custom build a system that runs efficiently for years to come.
An integral part of running a successful business is maintaining an innovative staff that shares the initiative and drive for excellence that Lockhart Industries is known for. We believe in the need for continual updating and keeping one step ahead of industry standards. All aspects of Lockhart Industries are above industry averages, including staff education, product and service design and application, and maintaining healthy customer relationships.
Lockhart Industries continues to address the need of hatcheries to eliminate bulky, inefficient boiler systems in favour of reliable, efficient and environmentally GeoExchange heat pump systems. All this, combined with easy operation and minor equipment maintenance, makes your choice easy. Call Lockhart Industries today, to find out how we can save you money while increasing your production.
More information about geothermal heating for your home or commercial business:
All About GeoExchange/GeoThermal
Commercial GeoExchange Systems
Explanation of GeoExchange Systems
Loop Types
Combining Geo with Solar
GeoExchange video explanation
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