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Dredging system and method

US5656174A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 1996
Grant dateAug 12, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB07B1/46
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

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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