Linear programming is used to select systems based on minimization of total annual cost using aeration devices for pond to give optimum oxygen. The result agreed with Boyd that the standard oxygen transfer rate SOTR and standard aerator efficiency SAE of the paddle wheel aerators were inversely proportional to the volume of water, other parameters remain constant. Luis Vinatea Arana. Finally an economic analysis was performed assuming a typical Indian major carp IMC culture pond to determine the rotational speed of the aerator for different pond volumes and initial dissolved oxygen concentration present in pond at which aeration cost is minimum. Alabama Agricul.
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