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• Reduction of biofilm formation Algae removal at a
• Reduction ofTSS,Turbidity, BOD, wastewater
COD levels etc. treatment plant.
• Reduction of total aerobic Credit: LG Sound
bacterial counts.
• Reduction of fungus (Pithium,
Fusarium and Phytophthora)
concentration
• Reduction of iron and sulfur related
problems (conserving irrigation
network system).
Aquaculture application
On the basis of the results obtained
from two projects, Chem-Free
(mentioned above) and a research
project executed in 2007 in
collaboration with USDA-ARS (US
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service) and
Catfish Genetics Research Unit (USA) About the author
using the LG Sonic ultrasound systems, Duddy Heviandi
LG Sound developed and launched a Oyib is manager
new LG Sonic system, LG Sonic big/special
Aquaculture, especially designed for projects and
aquaculture purposes. chief biologist • Reduction of fouling and other • Reduction ofTSS, turbidity, BOD,
Some of the results achieved in the of the company growth on fish cages (inland and COD levels etc.
aquaculture using the LG Sonic LG Sound. open sea) • Reduction of free bacterial
Aquaculture models are: Email: • Reduction in β-cyclocitrol, 2- counts (E. coli, Enteroccoci, total
• Strong reduction in algae d.oyib@lgsonic.com methylisoborneol concentration coliforms etc.)
concentration (about 90% reduction) Web: • Reduction in microcystines • Reduction of ammonium and nitrite
• Reduction of biofilm formation www.lgsonic.com (cyanobacteria toxins) • Slightly heavier fish yield ●
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