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Cellana Engineering

On March 29th I visited with one of our newest customers on the Big Island, Cellana Engineering. This was a great opportunity for me to work with, and learn more about the booming BioFuel market. I spent the entire day with the engineers, biologists, and lab workers discussing our UV equipment that is currently in use on-site, as well as, providing everyone with hands-on training and maintenance for these units. Cellana has several commercial units within their existing demonstration facility in Kona, and there are plans for them to be incorporated into their commercial plant on Maui.

Through their full scale facility, the goal at Cellana Engineering is the large scale production of feed stocks for biofuels, aquaculture and other animal feeds, as well as, other valuable products from marine microalgae, while simultaneously converting CO2(the primary greenhouse gas) emitted by stationary sources of fossil fuel combustion, such as: power plants, oil and gas refineries, cement factories, and ethanol plants.

We sweat a lot, laughed hard and ate far too much pizza... all in all, a fantastic experience!! Thank you Cellana Engineering.

~by Adrian Megay

Keahole Point

As the sun slowly set on the afternoon of March 30th, I met with the hatchery and production manager at Keahole Point Fish. Keahole Point Fish partnered up with Kona Blue Water Farms in an effort to further advance open ocean production of Amberjack (Kona Kampachi), pioneering the fish farm site off the big island of Hawaii. Keahole has assumed responsibility for the reconfiguration of the offshore net pens for ongoing operations of the farm site. All brood stock and fingerlings are maintained within their land based recirculation systems.

After a fantastic tour of their hatchery facility, we spent time reviewing their existing needs while discussing our newer equipment line as they will continue expansion of this facility as production demands increase. I was so impressed with their facility and the level of care bestowed upon our UV systems. 10 commercial units in operation since their facility went online in 2001 and only 50 yards from the ocean waves!

~by Adrian Megay

Taylor Shellfish Farms

After eating lunch at the Pine Tree Café on March 30th, I continued my client meetings and had an opportunity to meet with one of the pioneers of oyster production in Taylor Shellfish.

For over 100 years, the Taylor Family has been growing shellfish, starting with the tiny Olympia Oyster from the pristine waters of Puget Sound. Their dedication to their family heritage has resulted in a modern company that is now the largest Manila Clam producer in the United States. Taylor Shellfish cultivates a greater variety of shellfish, more than any other shellfish grower, and yes, they still farm the rare and world-renowned Olympia Oyster.

Hatchery manager, Greg Jakob, took time out of his busy schedule to meet with me and review their current facility layout. Many companies have made their way into their facility with UV equipment, only ONE has withstood their strict demands... Emperor Aquatics!!! I was told there were two important keys in gaining their business:

1. Our durable design, which is important as these units are out in the harshest of environments.
2. Our reliable UV dosage capabilities. No issue with bacterial concerns since placing our UV Systems within their facility.

Kona Coast Shellfish

On March 30th, 2011 I had an opportunity to meet with the fine folks at Kona Coast Shellfish. While I was there I spent a considerable amount of time with their hatchery and facilities managers discussing our existing commercial UV equipment on site, as well as, providing them with recommendations on a new system currently in design.

Kona Coast Shellfish, LLC is a new shellfish hatchery company, created in 2006 as a joint venture between Coast Seafoods Company and Penn Cove Shellfish, LLC. Their hatchery was constructed in 2007 near Kona, on the big island of Hawaii at Keahole Point; adjacent to the Kona airport at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA). The hatchery was constructed for the production of Pacific Oysters and Manila Clam larvae and seed. Our commercial UV unit, currently in use within their larvae system, was originally manufactured 8 years ago and is still running strong! We are proud to our see our clients paying attention to maintenance schedules, such as, replacing their quartz sleeve gaskets and o-rings on an annual basis! With proper maintenance they should easily get another 8 years plus out of their unit.

~by Adrian Megay

Steve Zimmer will be presenting an informative lecture on UV System Maintenance at the Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators Symposium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, hosted by The Minnesota Zoo at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Bloomington. Monday, May 21st – 23rd, 2012. Stop on in and ask your life support systems questions!

Calling all Aquatic Professionals and Enthusiasts. Have questions on Aquatic Life Support? Please visit us in the windy city for the RAW (Regional Aquatics Workshop) being held at the downtown Swissotel and hosted by The John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL. Kyle Leister will be attending from April 10th to 12th 2012.

Did your seafood swim in bacteria-free water before landing on your plate?
Talk to Kyle about the Bio-Security of UV Disinfection at the International Boston Seafood Show (March 11-13) in booth #1672 of the Boston Convention center.

Ever talk about Aquaculture while visiting Paris? Las Vegas?
How about both?

Visit us at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for the Aquaculture America Conference and we'll do just that! From Feb. 29th - March 2nd., Adrian will be in booth #427, ready to hear about your application!

Emperor Aquatics, Inc. supplied a NSF/ANSI Standard 50 certified SafeGUARD CLP Series UV System to be installed on a facility pool for bio-security and chloramines control. By installing this UV system in their filter loop the aquatic center will also save up to 30% on annual chlorine expenses.

Emperor Aquatics, Inc. delivered multiple AquaFOAM Protein Skimmers,
Del Ozone Generators and SafeGUARD CLP Series UV Systems to Huck's Pool Company.

Emperor Aquatics, Inc. delivered a SMART HO ML UV System to Open Blue Sea Farms.

Emperor Aquatics, Inc. delivered two SafeGUARD CLP4260A6-3F UV Systems to the SABS Aquaculture Section. Both CLP UV Systems were outfitted with the PLC Monitor/Control Package.

Emperor Aquatics, Inc. delivered a SafeGUARD COM6600HO-4F UV System to be used for germicidal disinfection on freshwater influent (deep-well).

SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV Systems were named a Most Valueable Product by Aquatics International for 2011. Our SafeGUARD NSF Certified Standard-50 UV systems are the first and only plastic UV system to gain standard-50 certification for use in commercial pools and spas.

Port Alberni, Canada – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Mainstream Canada with a SafeGUARD CUP41690A12-8F UV System to be installed on a recirculating system for Juvenile Atlantic Salmon.

Nigeria – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply T.A. Farms Nigeria Limited with a HydraPAK Skid-Mounted Filter System to be installed on an aquatic application.

Malaysia – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Mangkubumi SDN BHD with a HydraSCAPE COM9030-240 Skid-Mounted Filter System to be installed on an aquatic application.

Blacks Harbour, NB, Canada – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Cooke Aquaculture with a SafeGUARD Open-Channel VCP65720A-BC to be installed at Daniels Harbor Hatchery Facility. We calaborated with Billund Aquaculture/Denmark on this UV project.

Woods Hole, MA – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute with a AquaFOAM COM3031-S Protein Skimmer to be installed at their facility.

Murray River, Canada – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Dover Fish Hatchery, LTD with a couple SafeGUARD COM6450HO-3U UV Systems to be installed at their freshwater fish culture hatchery.

Mobile, AL – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Progressive Marine with a SMART HO UV System and a Fluidized Bed Bio-Filter to be installed on a retail tropical fish holding system.

Venice, FL – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply FISHTANKSDIRECT.COM with a HydraPAK EAK-1 Skid-Mounted Filter System to be installed on a hobbyists personal application.

Bremen, ME – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Muscongus Bay Aquaculture with a SafeGUARD CLP4650A8-2UB UV System to be installed on a Shellfish Culture Nursery's filter loop.

Wauchope, Australia – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Aquasonic with a SafeGUARD VCP4HO-18-BC UV Systems. This custom-built UV system will be integrated into their customers Low-Head Filtration System.

Santa Cruz, CA – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply the CA Dept. of Fish and Game with several SafeGUARD COM6450HO UV Systems to be install on their Freshwater Hatchery.

Carmel Valley, CA – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Tenji, Inc. with a AquaFOAM COM3020-NP Protein Skimmer and a 300-watt SMART HO ML UV System to be install on a seawater fish exhibit.

Shepardstown, WV – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. delivered 6 "Adjustable" polyethylene fish-grader panels that install into a Clamshell Fish Grader. These panels allow you to grade for various size fish; openings adjust from .05" to 3".

Jackson, WI – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Cost of Wisconsin, Inc. with several SafeGUARD COM4160HOSS UV Systems to be delivered to Bass Pro Shops.

San Diego, CA – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Hubbs Sea World Research Institution with a SafeGUARD CLP61300A8-8F UV System to be installed on a seawater re-circ, research system. HSWRI has also been a long-time customer of Emperor Aquatics, Inc. and we appreciate their loyalty and have enjoyed working with them.

Monterey, CA – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply the Monterey Bay Aquarium with a pair of SafeGUARD COM6300HO UV Systems to be installed on a couple of seawater exhibits. Monterey Bay Aquarium has been a long-time customer of Emperor Aquatics, Inc. and we appreciate their loyalty and have enjoyed working with them.

Charleston, SC – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply the South Carolina Aquarium with a SafeGUARD COM6600HO-4F UV System to be installed on a freshwater exhibit.

Safat, Kuwait – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply the Arabi Company W.L.L. with a SafeGUARD COM4640HO-6F-2 UV System to be installed on a shellfish culture system.

Sharbot Lake, ON, Canada – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply the Ministry of Natural Resources with a SafeGUARD CLP6780A8-6F UV System to be installed on their hatchery water's influent system.

Idaho Falls, ID – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply the City of Idaho Falls with a SafeGUARD CLP62340A14-8FN UV System to be installed on a municipal commercial swim application for the control of Chloramines and the prevention of RWI's.

Grand Isle, VT – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station with custom built UV Systems that integrated into Waste Management Technologies (WMT) modular filtration system.

St. Andrews, NB, Canada – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply the Department of Fisheries & Oceans with multiple SafeGUARD CLP4260A63F UV Systems. These SafeGUARD UV Systems were installed to provide bio-securtiy on various freshwater applications.

Las Vegas, NV – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to supply Ganix Biotechnologies with multiple SafeGUARD UV Systems, Protein Skimmers and various filtration accessories.

Charlotte, NC – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to provide Blue Water Pools with a SafeGUARD COM4320HOSS UV System to be installed on a commercial swim application.

Long Beach, CA – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided Aquarium of the Pacific with a SMART HO ML UV Sterilizer to be installed on a seawater fish exhibit for bio-security.

Coral Gables, FL – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided the University of Miami with a SMART HO ML UV Sterilizer to be installed on a research holding system.

Panacea, FL – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided Gulf Specimen Marine Lab with a AquaFOAM COM3020-DV Protein Skimmer (Foam Fractionator) to be installed on a Seawater Research Holding System.

Jacksonville, FL – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided Delta Fountains with a SafeGUARD CLS4130A6-2FN UV System for installation on a commercial swim application. The NSF/ANSI Standard 50 certified SafeGUARD UV System will provide bio-security from the risk of RWI's and for control of Chloramines.

Bunnlevel, NC – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided LRT Aquaculture with four SafeGUARD CLP61040A8-6FB UV Systems to be installed on various applications within their fish hatchery.

Singapore – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided the AVA of Singapore Sembawang Research Station with a SafeGUARD CLP61560A10-6F UV System to be installed on their Seawater Influent System. It will provide bio-security on their incoming water supply.

Wenatchee, WA – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided Chelan Country P.U.D. a SafeGUARD CLP61560-10F UV System to be installed on a Steelhead/Salmon partial re-circ filter system.

Venice, FL – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided FISHTANKSDIRECT.com with a HydroPAK EAK-4 Skid-Mounted Filter System. This specific model features an integrated 320 Watt SafeGUARD UV Sterilizer and a system capacity of 140 GPM.

Seattle, WA – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided a SafeGUARD CLP61820A12-6F UV System for installation on the filter system's influent water supply.

Atlantic Beach, NC – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. will be attending the North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference February 11-12th in Atlantic Beach, NC at the Sheraton. Dan Dycha will be on-scene to answer any questions you may have regarding UV disinfection.

Ashland, NE – Emperor Aquatics, Inc. will be attending the Midcontinent Warm Water Fish Culture Workshop February 7-9 in Ashland, Nebraska. If you're attending the show, please stop by and see Adrian, he will answer all your questions regarding proper UV disinfection!

FORD ISLAND HI – Customized bio-security equipment, designed and manufactured by a Lower Pottsgrove (PA) Township company, is being installed as part of a 30-acre campus of new and renovated scientific facilities now being built in Hawaii for the nation’s official weather forecasters, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The well-known federal agency and the U.S. Navy broke ground last month (Dec. 7, 2010) for construction of the final phase of NOAA’s Pacific Regional Center. The vast complex on historic Ford Island at Pearl Harbor will support coastal and marine resources, and predict weather events, tsunamis, and climate changes in the Pacific. Construction is expected to be finished by October 2012.

Protecting some of the water supplies that feed the campus will be special ultraviolet (UV) sterilizers that are the products of Emperor Aquatics Inc., 2229 Sanatoga Station Rd., Pottstown PA.

The annual December observance of Japan’s surprise World War II bombing of Pearl Harbor, a date that President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed “will live in infamy,” was specifically chosen to launch construction of a three-building, $131 million laboratory and office plaza that will serve as the heart of NOAA‘s Hawaii headquarters, the Naval Facilities Engineering Command reported.

Emperor is a 21-year-old company located in the south-central portion of the township between U.S. Route 422 and the Schuylkill River. It manufactures high-quality water filtration and UV germicidal equipment to disinfect water-borne microorganisms that cause diseases in fish and other aquatic life. Back in May (2010) Emperor announced on its website that it was shipping “several custom” units of its SafeGUARD-brand Shell and Tube UV sterilizers for the NOAA “facilities’ bio-security program.” Read More...

- Courtesy of The Sanatoga Post

Emperor Aquatics supplied this 80-Lamp SafeGUARD Open-Channel UV System for an Atlantic Salmon Juvenile System. With client input, Emperor Aquatics engineering was able to design a custom-integrated solution, saving the customer many thousands of dollars.

Osorno, Chile

Emperor Aquatics supplied STK Pool Services with a 130 Watt SafeGUARD "CLP Series" CLP4130A6 UV System.

Wainscott, NY

Since 1975, Penn Cove Shellfish has been a premier provider of the finest sustainable farmed shellfish. Always fresh from the waters of Penn Cove, they grow, wet store and distribute Penn Cove Mussels, Mediterranean Mussels, Manila Clams and 27 varieties of Pacific Oysters.

Emperor Aquatics supplied multiple 300 Watt SMART HO ML UV Sterilizers for additional bio-security at their facility.

Coupeville, WA

San Diego Pond & Garden is one of Southern California's premier water garden retail businesses; we are proud to have their support.

Emperor Aquatics supplied several 300 Watt SMART HO ML UV Sterilizers for an upscale water garden project.

San Diego, CA

Ford Island, Pearl Harbor
The main facility is in the final phase of NOAA's Pacific Regional Center project. NOAA is partnering with the U.S. Navy to redevelop existing federal facilities on Ford Island to modernize and consolidate NOAA's programs supporting management of coastal and marine resources and weather, tsunami and climate prediction in the Pacific. When complete the facility will encompass more than 300,000 square feet of lab and office space in two renovated World War II-era hangars and a third, new building, that together will realize NOAA's goal of an integrated facility.

Emperor Aquatics supplied several custom SafeGUARD Shell & Tube UV Sterilizer for the facilities bio-security program.

Pearl Harbor, HI

YMCA of Philadelphia
Emperor Aquatics supplied these NSF certified SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV Systems to the YMCA of Philadelphia for Chloramines and RWI control. In addition to providing this facility with improved air quality and bio-security, it also reduced Free-Chlorine usage, saving the facility on annual Chlorine costs.

Philadelphia, PA

UV transmissibility is the absorption of UV light by water, particles and dissolved materials. Twenty years ago UV transmittance (UVT) was seldom a topic of discussion. Today, we can not legitimately select a UV system for a specific application without identifying %UVT.

Visit UV Transmissibility for more information.

0250160-B SMART HO ML UV Sterilizer
160-watt SMART HO ML UV Sterilizer being delivered to a chemical lab.

SafeGUARD COM6520 UV System
SafeGUARD "COM Series" COM6520, 520 watt, UV System being delivered to Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, Inc. for use on their marine rescue facility. This SafeGUARD unit will aid in animal rescue relief efforts associated with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Panacea, FL

SafeGUARD COM4400HO-3F UV System
SafeGUARD "COM Series" COM4400HO-3F, 400 watt, UV System being delivered to Aquatic Habitats for germicidal disinfection on a Research Rack & Embryo Production System.

Apopka, FL

SafeGUARD COM61500HO UV Systems
5 SafeGUARD "COM Series" COM61500HO UV Systems being installed on a finfish production Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS) at the Sai-Pac Fish Farm in Vietnam.

Vietnam

SafeGUARD COM6750HOB6F
SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV System being delivered to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Facility for germicidal disinfection on their Zebra Fish Research System.

Seattle, WA

SafeGUARD CLP6260A6-3FB
SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV System used for germicidal disinfection on a Seafood Processing System to provide bio-security. This specific facility processes finfish, shrimp and mussels.

Reymann Memorial Farm
SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV System being delivered to West Virginia University to be used at their Reymann Memorial Farm. This UV System will be used for germicidal disinfection on their Trout Farm.

Wardensville, WV

SafeGUARD COM6195 UV System
Emperor Aquatics, Inc. delivered a SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV System to the North Carolina Zoological Park for germicidal disinfection on a reptile exhibit.

Asheboro, NC

Stingray Beach
Emperor Aquatics, Inc. would like to congratulate the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ on the June 18th, Grand Opening of their Stingray Beach Touch-Tank attraction. We would also like to say, "Thanks" to the Adventure Aquarium for selecting our COM3028-2004 Protein Skimmer with 2 gram/hour Ozone Generator for use on their new exhibit.

Camden, NJ

SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV System
On June 14th, Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s National Commercial Sales Manager, Adrian Megay, visited the Eagle Sockeye Research Facility to assist in the installation & testing of a SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV System. The 2,600 watt CLP unit is being used to disinfect all of the influent water coming into the facility from the local river.

Eagle, ID

SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV Systems
Two SafeGUARD "COM Series" UV Sterilizers being delivered to Nova Scotia, Canada. These 390 watt SafeGUARD units will be used for germicidal disinfection on Muscle production filter systems.

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Marine Harvests Egg Incubation Program
Emperor Aquatics, Inc. would like to congratulate Marine Harvest on the success of their Egg Incubation Program. "There has been some discussion within the industry about the benefits of upwelling incubation systems", acknowledges Dean Guest, Freshwater Operations Manager with Marine Harvest. Emperor Aquatics, Inc. was proud to manufacture Upwelling Incubation Jars for Marine Harvests' Egg Incubation Program.

Each upwelling incubator "can individually contain as many as about 15,000 fertilized eggs, nearly the equivalent of three trays", and they can individually "run at different temperatures to speed-up or retard hatching."

Our units have "proven to be a success, cutting labor costs and being easy to service." The constant up-flow water circulation holds the eggs in constant suspension, eliminating stagnate areas while forcing lighter "dead eggs" to the top. "Janet Stanford, one of the three personnel who maintain the jars and remove any dead eggs, said that they're easy to remove into a bucket using light suction from a primed pipette." This drastically cuts down on egg maintenance time, and the incubators themselves "require only very minimal maintenance."

Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s Upwelling Incubation Jars are made of polycarbonate, ABS with PVC plumbing and are supplied with gate valves for precise flow control for system customization.

More information on Upwelling Incubation Jars

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

We would also like to thank Hatchery International for providing an informative article about Marine Harvests' facility in the May/June 2010 issue.

Jars make picking easier at Marine Harvest facility
-Hatchery International May/June 2010

Clam-Shell Fish Grader is a Success!
4-28-10: We at Emperor Aquatics, Inc. would like to extend a huge Thank You to the Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute, and to Steve Summerfelt for his kind words regarding our Clam-Shell Fish Grader. We are very proud to see our hard work making someone else's hard work a little less complicated. Read the good news Steve had to report below:

4-23-10: The Clam-Shell Fish Grader that you fabricated for us worked extremely well to top grade, crowd and harvest Yellow Perch. The first harvest that we used the clam-shell grader, we were able to top grade and harvest an average 225g Perch. The next harvest, we were able to harvest 10,000 fish per hour using the clam-shell grader and our sidewall harvest box. Thanks to Steve Zimmer, Don Conwell and their colleagues for the quality work, rapid response to our changing needs, meeting our deadlines and supplying a great product!

Steve Summerfelt
Director, Aquaculture Systems Research
Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute

Past news on Clam-Shell Fish Grader

Sheperdstown, WV

Eagle State Fish Hatchery
4-26-10: In an effort to expand the existence of Sockeye Salmon, the first salmon species listed on the endangered species list, the Eagle State Fish Hatchery has dedicated a Sockeye Salmon Broodstock facility. The Eagle Hatchery installed a SafeGUARD "CLP Series" UV Sterilizer to inactivate harmful waterborne pathogens and protect the facilities livestock from disease. Emperor Aquatics, Inc. understands the importance of sustaining an ecosystem and was honored to help the Idaho Department of Fish & Game with their efforts in re-establishing a healthy population of Sockeye Salmon in the Idaho river systems.

Eagle, ID

Hollings Marine Laboratory
4-23-10: Ten years ago Hollings Marine Laboratory purchased various types of Emperor Aquatics, Inc. filters that include: Fluidized Bed Biological Filters and Foam Fractionators (Protein Skimmers). Today this equipment is the life-suppport used in their Red Drum Fish Research Program. Photos sent to us by Mr. Colden Battey reveal that the equipment still looks as if it was recently installed; a result of proper installation, operation and maintenance.

Photo One: View of culture tanks with Emperor Aquatics, Inc. Foam Fractionators and Fluidized Bed Filters in the background.



Photo Two: Emperor Aquatics, Inc. AquaFOAM Foam Fractionator equipped with ozone generator and ORP controller. The Emperor Aquatics, Inc. Fluidized Bed Bio-Filter is positioned behind the Foam Fractionator with it's effluent discharged and processed by the foam fractionator.

Photo Three: This photo demonstrates how our unique dual-venturi manifold functions. Both venturi's are fitted with valves for easy vacuum adjustments. Adjusting the venturi vacuum is critical, especially when injecting ozone, allowing the operator to dial-in a precise vacuum that matches the production capacity of the oxygen concentrator and ozone generator.

This system is fitted with an oxygen concentrator that strips out nitrogen, delivering 92%-98% oxygen to the ozone generator that increases ozone production 3 X's compared to using air. Additionally, using air (that contains 80% nitrogen) to generate ozone leaves behind a nitric acid by-product that coats and fouls the ozone producing corona cells dramatically reducing the efficiency of the generator.

Another critical factor addressed by our dual venturi manifold, and delivering a venturi solely to ozone injection is the elimination of nitrogen from the injection process. Nitrogen goes into solution much easier than ozone gas, and if present during the ozone injection process, nitrogen can severely reduce ozone solubility.

Photo Four: View of Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s Fluidized Bed Filters and Foam Fractionator (Protein Skimmer).



Hollings Marine Laboratory is a unique collaboration of governmental and academic agencies including NOAA's National Ocean Service, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina.

Charleston, SC

Seattle Aquarium
4-21-10: On April 1st, Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s president, Steve Zimmer, visited the Seattle Aquarium. Steve was impressed with the facilities husbandry staff, as well as, their exhibits. Steve mentioned that visitors to Seattle should place the aquarium on their "must see" list. The Seattle Aquarium utilizes multiple Emperor Aquatics UV Systems at their facility. Special thanks to Robert Anderson and Robert Keil.

Seattle, WA

Oregon Zoo
4-19-10: On March 30th, Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s president, Steve Zimmer, visited the zoo for a meeting with Dave Moyer; responsible for Aquatic Life Support Systems. Steve was impressed with Dave's commitment to Aquatic Life Support equipment maintenance. The Oregon Zoo relies on multiple Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV Systems for bio-security protection in their exhibits.

Portland, OR

NOAA Hatfield Marine Science Center
4-15-10: On March 29th, Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s president, Steve Zimmer, visited this facility and met with facilities manager, Michele Ottmar. Steve was impressed with Michele's interest in UV operating performance and her work related to tracking it. Steve commented on the facilities visitor center's "interactive" educational program and noted that visitors to Newport, Oregon should make it a point to visit the Hatfield Marine Science Center. The center depends on multiple Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV systems for the bio-security on their aquatic applications.

Newport, OR

University of Oregon's Zebrafish Facility
4-14-10: On March 29th Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s president, Steve Zimmer, visited this facility and was impressed with the staffs level of interest towards aquatic life support systems and husbandry. The facility depends on multiple Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV Systems for bio-security in their Zebrafish facility.

Eugene, OR

SafeGUARD "CUS Series" UV Sterilizers
4-09-10: SafeGUARD "CUS Series" UV Sterilizers being delivered for installation on a residential pool filter system.

SafeGUARD "CLS Series" UV Sterilizer
4-09-10: SafeGUARD "CLS Series" UV Sterilizer being delivered to
Mt. Hood Community College.

Gresham, OR

SafeGUARD "CUS Series" UV Sterilizers
4-09-10: Emperor Aquatics, Inc. recently introduced the SafeGUARD "CUS Series" to their arsenal of UV sterilizers designed to inactivate harmful waterborne pathogens. SafeGUARD "CUS Series" UV Sterilizers are guaranteed to work in an wide variety of aquatic applications.

Pottstown, PA

SafeGUARD "CUP Series" UV Sterilizer
4-07-10: 650 Watt SafeGUARD "CUP Series" UV Sterilizer being delivered for installation on a new Zebra Fish Rack System.

Beverly, MA

Marine Exhibit Bio-Security
3-25-10: Gaylord Palms Kissimmee Resort & Convention Center is a long-time Emperor Aquatics, Inc. customer (12 years). Their BEAUTIFUL 161,000 gallon marine exhibit (1 of 9) sustains species native to Key West, Florida. Species that include: Tarpon, Red Drum, Snook, Jack Crevalle and even American Alligator.

We would like to commend Gaylord Palms and the contractor, Bottled Oceans, for their unwavering commitment to husbandry and aquatic life system maintenance.

Photo 1: Baron Kozy, of Bottled Oceans, proudly stands beside the Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV Systems he is responsible for maintaining. These UV Systems are over ten years old and a testament to proper staff maintenance.

Photo 2: Gaylord Palms beautiful 161,000 gallon native-species exhibit. This eco-system is protected against harmful waterborne pathogens using appropriately sized Emperor Aquatics, Inc. Commercial UV Systems; no ozone is being used on this system.

Photo 3: Baron Kozy stands beside another Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV System at the Gaylord Palms Kissimmee Resort & Convention Center.

Kissimmee, Florida

Zebra Fish Research System
3-14-10: Emperor Aquatics, Inc. visited Massachusetts General Hospital to deliver multiple SafeGUARD CLP "Amalgam Series" UV Systems for use in their Zebra Fish Research System. Aquarius Fish Systems' Eric Stone, a ten-year Zebra Fish Systems veteran, designed an extremely clean system and impressed us with his meticulous attention to detail.

Boston, Massachusetts

Fish Grader
3-13-10: Emperor Aquatics, Inc.'s visit to The Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute in Shepherdstown, West Virginia had our engineer, Don Conwell, delivering a large "clam-shell" fish grader we built for their Lake Perch Rearing Program. Our removable, white grader-plates are the highlight of this grader; available with different grading openings for 50 gram to 180 gram fish. With hoists and manpower, the grader was lowered into place and tested successfully. Emperor Aquatics, Inc. can help you with similar fabrication.

Sheperdstown, WV

SMART UV Sterilizers
2-25-10: Emperor Aquatics, Inc. provided the water Bio-Security by supplying multiple SMART UV Sterilizers for use on their hatchery system.

Kearneysville, WV

2-18-10: 2080 Watt SafeGUARD CLP UV Sterilizer System being delivered to HydroGest S.p.A.

Osorno, Chile, South America

1-26-10: 1 of 2 SafeGUARD CLP UV Sterilizer Systems being delivered to the PA Fish & Boat Commission.

Bellefont, PA

1-21-10: SafeGUARD CLP UV Sterilizer being delivered to the
SHEDD Aquarium. The application is to treat up to 500gpm of rainwater for a water reuse application. The water will be used for mechanical make up water for their process equipment, such as cooling towers.

Chicago, IL

11-10-08
While UV has been used for the treatment and disinfection of water for decades by many municipal as well as commercial entities, it has only been the past few years that the technology has been embraced by the pool and spa industry in the U.S. By now most people are familiar with the term "UV" and understand that a UV system can disinfect water, but typically, that is where the understanding ends. Fortunately the basic principle is fairly simple and you don't need to be an alchemist to say: "I get it now"... View Full Article


Article by Dan Dycha (National/International Swim-Fountain Account Manager & Architectural Design Account Manager) as published in Northeast Spa & Pool Association's The Edge magazine.