For decades, the oceans have been experiencing a progressive increase in temperature, a phenomenon that has intensified in recent times, negatively impacting marine ecosystems. Faced with this urgent challenge, PSP Chile has developed innovative solutions to mitigate these effects and protect marine biodiversity.
The company has perfected a method known as an upwelling system, which involves injecting air into the bottom of a body of water to create a column of water and air that promotes mixing between the surface and deep layers of the ocean. This process, facilitated by millions of rising air microbubbles, not only transfers oxygen to the water, but also mobilizes, mixes, clarifies, destratifies and decontaminates the water through oxidation processes.
The microbubbles generated by the upwelling system have a specific size that guarantees their effectiveness in improving water quality. In addition, this method helps keep microalgae blooms out of protected areas, thus complementing other technologies such as the Compact Microbubble Screen (PCM).
Regarding the technology applied, the commercial manager of PSP Chile, Matías Rodríguez, Manager, pointed out that “the latest installations and field tests have allowed us to validate this technology and its uses throughout the production cycle. “Not only is it effective during the HAB season or when high temperatures occur, but it also allows for intensive use throughout the year.”
These innovative technologies have a wide range of applications ranging from improving water quality through oxygenation, aeration and oxidation processes, as well as the recovery of the seabed and the promotion of high water renewal rates, to the control of environmental conditions by reducing water temperature and decreasing currents. Additionally, they are effective in managing aquatic biology by reducing phytoplankton concentrations and decreasing photosynthetic activity, thus contributing to a healthier balance in aquatic ecosystems.
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