BRANCH APPLICATIONS
Technical solutions for eco restoration
BRANCH Applications develops automated, scalable solutions for ecological protection and restoration, combining modular design with energy-efficient engineering to meet the demands of diverse environments. By prioritizing adaptability and sustainability at every stage, BRANCH empowers organizations to restore and safeguard ecosystems more effectively and efficiently.
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Available systems
Spawning Systems
Our spawning systems automatically collect coral sperm and eggs and transfer them into spiral tanks, where fertilization takes place under controlled conditions. The resulting larvae are then transferred onto settlement plates to develop into juvenile corals.
Nursery Systems
These systems provide a controlled environment for coral growth, recovery, and conservation. They are ideal for nurturing young corals, supporting asexual reproduction, cultivating endangered species, and preserving genetic diversity as a living coral ark.
Research Systems
The research system provides a stable, fully monitored and controlled environment for studies and experiments. Each system supports up to four individually controlled main tanks, each with 14 × 6L subtanks and individual temperature monitoring.
Control system specifications
The systems are PLC-controlled and provide one single interface to monitor and control the entire facility, regardless of its configuration.
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Get a complete, real-time overview of your facility from one intuitive interface. Operators can monitor temperatures, water flow, valve positions, pump power, lighting settings and other key parameters, while a live process schematic clearly shows system status, active components and flow direction.
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Control and adjust your entire facility from a single platform. Operators can manage lighting schedules, brightness and colour, water temperature and other parameters, while water flow, refresh rates and discharge can be automated or adjusted as needed.
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Keep critical systems running, even during a power outage. The system can automatically switch to backup batteries or generators, while intelligent energy management prioritises essential functions such as temperature control and minimum water flow when energy availability is limited.
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Learn from data across facilities while keeping operational data secure and controlled. Operators can access selected, view-only data from other facilities to compare settings and growth performance, while BRANCH analyses the available data to identify trends and provide recommendations for optimisation.
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Stay informed when attention is needed. Operators receive timely alarms and warnings when equipment malfunctions, maintenance is due, or water parameters move outside the preferred operating range, helping prevent issues before they impact the system.
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Make maintenance proactive rather than reactive. The system tracks maintenance requirements, schedules and completed actions, while monitoring equipment run-hours to help identify when components should be serviced or replaced before reaching the end of their expected lifetime.
Design philosophy
Automation
Let the system do the work. Automation drives efficiency and consistency. Controlled valves and instrumentation manage flow and maintain water parameters.
Modular design
Modular components for fast deployment and effortless expansion, meaning every facility can be built, adjusted, and scaled exactly how you need it.
Back-up and notification
Always on, always alert. Reliable power back-up, intelligent energy management, and real-time alarm notifications, so nothing catches you off guard..
Easy interface
See everything, control everything: the touch screen interface panel gives operators complete oversight and command of the facility, in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer a range of solutions tailored to your needs, from installation and maintenance to operator and technician training. Our services help keep your facility running smoothly, reliably, and efficiently.
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Getting started is simple. Contact us to discuss your facility, goals, and requirements, and we will help you determine the right system and configuration for your needs.
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Our systems are modular, so pricing depends on the configuration, capacity, and features you require. This allows you to start with what you need today and expand your system as your facility grows.
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No. Our systems are designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that makes monitoring and control straightforward. We also provide operator and maintenance training to ensure your team can operate the system with confidence, including online support.
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Most processes can be automated, but the facility still requires regular human supervision. Operators need to monitor coral health and the ecosystem, respond to alerts, and carry out routine maintenance to keep the system healthy and running reliably.
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We supply our systems internationally, subject to applicable regulations. We do not supply to high-risk countries or areas identified by the Dutch government, or to destinations subject to EU trade or export restrictions.