An Inclined-Plate Technique for Increasing the Settling Rate of Fine-Grained Sediments in Hopper Bins

Abstract

The purpose of this technical note is to provide information on a technique that may increase the effective load of hopper dredges and scows. Although laboratory tests of this method revealed that the inclined plate technique may not be practical for full-scale prototype application, it appears suitable for small-scale specialty dredging applications and for clarifying effluent from confined disposal areas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA365531

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Dredging
  • Flow
  • Flow Rate
  • Fluid Flow
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Load Cells
  • Materials
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Sediments
  • Silt
  • Suspended Sediments
  • Test Facilities
  • Water Flow

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  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.