How to Choose Your Dredge Size
As you begin assessing how to dredge your waterway, make sure you have the right size dredge for the job. The right dredge size generally depends on the volume of water you have to dredge, along with other factors.
Below are a few questions you should ask yourself as you figure out how large your dredge should be:
· What volume of water do you need to dredge?
· What disposal method will you use?
· What dredging depth is required?
· What are the horizontal and vertical pumping distances to the disposal area?
· What contaminant levels are in the material to be dredged?
· What maintenance, storage, labor costs and permitting will the dredge require?
· What time span do you have to complete the project?
· In what shifts will the dredging take place?
· What type of material do you need to dredge? Is it fine sand, coarse sand, gravel, mud, cobbles or something else?
· Will the dredged material be sediment or undisturbed material?
· How high is the project location above sea level?
· What is the distance from the water’s surface to the lowest point of dredging?
Consider the interplay of all of these factors as you choose your dredge size. In many cases, you may want to consult with experienced dredging professionals who can give you an expert opinion about the right dredge for your project.
At HID DREDGER, we offer more than 30 years of experience in dredging industry. All our dredges, the size can be customized for dredge your waterways project. Learn more about our dredging equipment by contacting us.
