ABOUT THE CLIENT
AQUARIUM IN BAHRAIN
Located in the Mall of Dilmunia, Bahrain’s largest cylindrical aquarium stands as an impressive attraction. This unique aquarium measures over 17 meters in height and 7 meters in diameter, holding more than 700 cubic meters of saltwater and housing over 2,500 tropical fish, rays, and sharks.
Executing a project of this magnitude demanded exceptionally high quality standards across various components, processes, and applied technologies of the Life Support System (LSS).
WHAT THE CLIENT NEEDED
SUSTAINABLE AND EFFECTIVE WATER DISINFECTION
To adequately protect the marine life in the aquarium, effective disinfection protocols were essential. To meet these requirements, UV disinfection was incorporated as a vital part of the facility to control organisms like viruses, bacteria, and single-celled algae.
Additionally, the project emphasized enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability—an ideal match for UV technology.
THE SOLUTION
DURABLE UV SYSTEMS MADE OF POLYPROPYLENE
Implementing comprehensive water treatment management protocols was essential to establish optimal conditions that would allow 85 different aquatic species to thrive under controlled parameters.
In collaboration with the ELSS Group, two MR4-350PP UV systems were installed to ensure effective microorganism control and create excellent conditions for water treatment.
These two UV systems are constructed from polypropylene (PP), a material renowned for its exceptional durability and corrosion resistance. Polypropylene proved superior in handling the corrosive saltwater environment where 700 cubic meters of aquarium water required constant disinfection.
Moreover, one of the key reasons for selecting UV systems was their low maintenance requirement, eliminating labor-intensive processes and thereby meeting the need to improve operational efficiency sustainably.
