Method and system for broadcast sediment capping
US7695215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D15/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Sub-aquatic sediment is covered with capping material by a capping system comprising a template barge and a spreader barge. While the spreader barge is distributing capping material, the template barge guides the spreader barge as it systematically moves over a pre-defined sediment capping region. The spreader barge comprises a spreader pool in which a broadcast spreader accurately and evenly distributes capping material within the pool, which then sinks to the sediment. The capping material is distributed with minimal disturbance to the sediment.
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