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Mechanical Dewatering of Navigation Sediments: Equipment, Bench-Scale Testing, and Fact Sheets

Authors: Trudy J. Estes; J. Waugh; R. L. Schwartz; G. Green; V. Buhr; B. Braddock; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
Abstract:
This technical note provides an overview and technical guidance for evaluating mechanical dewatering at dredged material placement sites. This document introduces the basic pieces of equipment that make up a dewatering circuit or train, some advantages and disadvantages of different equipment options, the state of the practice in bench-scale testing, discussions of performance specifications and cost, and several fact sheets on various process technologies and their applications.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Technical note
Pages: 35
Report Date: OCT 2004
Report Number: A324034
Keywords relating to this report:
*DEWATERING
*DREDGED MATERIALS
*SEDIMENTS
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
BENCH TESTS
COSTS
EMPLACEMENT
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
PERFORMANCE_ENGINEERING_
SPECIFICATIONS
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