Method and apparatus for butane-enhanced aquatic plant and animal growth
AssigneeGlobal BioSciences, Inc.
InventorFelix Anthony Perriello
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Abstract
A method of enhancing aquatic organism growth is provided. The method comprises the step of introducing an alkane into water containing the organism. The alkane can be introduced intermittently, either alone or with another gas such as oxygen. Nutrients can be introduced with the alkane or separately. The alkane can comprise a butane substrate and can include at least one of n-butane and iso-butane. The organism can be selected from the group of: fish, crustaceans, mollusks, algae and aquatic plants. Organisms grown by the method and systems for practicing the method are also included.
Claims39
A method of enhancing aquatic organism growth comprising the step of:
- introducing an alkane comprising at least about 10 weight percent butane, propane and/or ethane into water containing the organism to enhance growth of the organism during the introduction of the alkane, wherein the organism comprises a fish, crustacean, mollusk, algae or aquatic plant.
A system for enhancing aquatic organism growth comprising:
- means for introducing an alkane comprising at least about 10 weight percent butane, propane and/or ethane into water containing the organism to enhance growth of the organism during the introduction of the alkane, wherein the organism comprises a fish, crustacean, mollusk, algae or aquatic plant.
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