During this phase, the concept for the RAS facility is developed and the project is broadly defined. A preliminary study is conducted to assess feasibility by identifying and analyzing parameters such as production requirements, building footprint, and cost efficiency.
A preliminary feasibility study typically includes:
- RAS dimensioning / Water quality requirements
- Temperature variance
- Salinity levels
- Oxygen & lime consumption
- Biomass capacity & density
- Biofilter & degassing capacity
- Fish feeding rates
- Water flow per tank/system & retention time
- Water exchange and intake capacity (fresh / marine water)
- Initial energy consumption report
- Building footprint & layout drawings (LOD 100)
- Cost & risk analysis
- Design time schedule
- Scope of Works (SOW)
