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The shrimp aquaculture industry has recently witnessed dramatic growth.Shrimp farming has gradually shifted from extensive to intensive or super-intensive models.However, the intensification of shrimp aquaculture is associated with energy security and environmental issues.The aeration system requires high energy demand to run mechanical aerators to
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