Sydney Aquarium – OC4 Oceanarium LSS Upgrade

Project Details

CLIENT: Sydney Aquarium (SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium)
PROJECT LOCATION: Sydney, NSW
COMPLETION DATE: 2024
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Project Overview

Fresh By Design completed the OC4 Oceanarium Life Support System (LSS) Upgrade at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. The upgrade enhances the aquarium’s operational efficiency and overall water quality.

The scope included AirSep Corporation Onyx Ultra oxygen concentrators to provide clean, dry oxygen gas to the ozone generators; ClearWater Tech (a division of Pentair) CD12 ozone generators to improve water quality by reducing organic matter and harmful substances; a custom PVC ozone destructor with activated carbon media for ozone off-gas filtration; GF Piping Systems ORP sensors and pressure transmitters for continuous monitoring and control of water parameters; and upgraded pipework, fittings and valves to ensure efficient water circulation and maintenance of optimal conditions.

Solution

Ozone-based water treatment upgrade: AirSep Onyx Ultra oxygen concentrators feeding ClearWater Tech CD12 ozone generators, a custom-designed PVC ozone destructor with activated carbon media for off-gas filtration, GF Piping Systems ORP sensors and pressure transmitters for continuous monitoring and control, and upgraded pipework, fittings and valves.

Outcome

The upgrade enhances the aquarium’s operational efficiency and overall water quality.

System Size

1,400 m3 exhibit; total LSS flow 1,390 m3/hr (99.3% turnover per hour), including 360 m3/hr sand filtration and 3 x protein skimmers.

Key Equipment

  • AirSep Corporation Onyx Ultra oxygen concentrators
  • ClearWater Tech Ozone Technology (a division of Pentair) CD12 ozone generators
  • Custom PVC ozone destructor with activated carbon media
  • GF Piping Systems ORP sensors and pressure transmitters
  • Pipework, fittings and valves

Project Partners

Sydney Aquarium OC4 Oceanarium life support system upgrade

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