In the food industry, water quality plays a major role, both in irrigating outdoor crops and in treating process water. The Pro-Vida Nanogenerator is used worldwide to enrich water with stable nanobubbles that distribute oxygen evenly. This ensures a more constant oxygen level and more stable water quality.
Especially in outdoor crops such as soft fruit in warm countries, large irrigation systems with basins are widely used. Pro-Vida treats the water before it is supplied to the plants so that oxygen remains stable and the system suffers less from contamination. In the Netherlands this application is still limited, but in countries such as Chile, Peru, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia demand is growing rapidly.
More stable irrigation water for outdoor crops
In warm climates, microbiological pressure in irrigation water often increases rapidly. Lower oxygen levels, algae growth and contamination in basins pose risks to the crop. Treating irrigation water with nanobubbles makes the water more stable, keeps it fresh for longer and allows it to be distributed more efficiently across the field.
For crops with high water demand, such as berries, strawberries and soft fruit, this can make the difference between predictable growth and recurring problems in the irrigation system.
The units can be equipped with:
- Oxygen generator: Adds 90% oxygen to the water; without an oxygen generator this is 20% oxygen and 80% nitrogen.
- Plasma generator: Provides an oxidizing effect in the water, for example against microorganisms and algae (abroad).
- UV unit: Kills microorganisms and enhances the effect against algae.
Adding oxygen to biological water treatment systems
Food processing companies often produce wastewater containing organic residues such as meat or fish particles, fats and proteins. They pay levies for discharging this water; the cleaner the water is supplied, the lower the costs. Many companies therefore use biological water treatment systems in which bacteria break down a large part of the contamination.
These bacteria need a continuous supply of oxygen. Nanobubbles offer an efficient way to introduce oxygen into the water and keep it available for longer. This makes the biological treatment more stable and can help deliver cleaner wastewater.
Efficient oxygen distribution in process water
Nanobubbles remain suspended for longer and distribute oxygen evenly through the water. As a result, fluctuations in dissolved oxygen are reduced, which benefits both irrigation and treatment processes. The units are usually connected to basins or supply lines and can be adjusted for large water flows.
In addition to the food industry, our nanobubble generators are widely used in aquaculture and greenhouse horticulture.
Interested or want more information?
Want to know what nanobubbles can do for your irrigation system or water purification system? Our specialists are happy to help you find the right configuration for your business.
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