Dredging system and method

Details Dredging system and method Dredging system and method

1996-02-16

1997-08-12

Reifsnyder, David A.

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended...

210748, 210767, 210787, 210800, 210806, 37307, B01D 2101, B01D 2120, B01D 3700

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056561741

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a continuous, portable dredging system that employs a series of screens and gravity separation devices with flocculation to remove sediments from the dredged slurry. The system produces a treated water stream having low solids content and a recovered solids product having a low water content.

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