10 December 2014

Seawater Well System coming soon





The new state-of-the-art seawater system is taking shape at KML, designed to accommodate Ocean Acidification research.
Timeline of progress:

Phase One - Constructing the degassing system (FWC Facilities Improvement Funds). March 2013: The delivery of the 2500-gal concrete holding tank. Epoxy paint was applied to seal the concrete, allowed to cure and then the concrete lid was set in place.
Sept 2013: Then the installation of the degassing tower and the blower unit
Phase Two - Build-out of experimental treatment tanks (NSF Facilities Improvement Grant). Nov 2014: Heater/Chiller units delivered and placed on platform
Dec 2014: Constructing frames to hold seawater tables
A variety of 2 dozen experimental seawater tanks (45-gal to 1000-gal capacity) ready to plumb into the system. Water should be running in early 2015 and ready for use.