The goal of this project, one of the proposals of the EPS@ISEP
2014 Spring, was to develop an Aquaponics System. Over recent
years Aquaponics systems have received increased attention due
to its possibilities in helping reduce strain on resources within 1st
and 3rd world countries. Aquaponics is the combination of
Hydroponics and Aquaculture and mimics a natural environment
in order to successfully apply and enhance the understanding of
natural cycles within an indoor process. By using this knowledge
of natural cycles it was possible to create a system with the
capabilities similar to that of a natural environment with the
benefits of electronic adaptions to enhance the overall efficiency
of the system. The multinational team involved in its development
was composed of five students, from five countries and fields of
study. This paper covers their solution, involving overall design,
the technology involved and the benefits it could bring to the
current market. The team was able to achieve the final rendered
Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings, successfully performed
all the electronic testing, and designed a solution under budget.
Furthermore, the solution presented was deeply studied from the
sustainability viewpoint and the team also developed a product
specific marketing plan. Finally, the students involved in this
project obtained new knowledge and skills
