Industrial facilities and power plants rely on a continuous supply of water from rivers, lakes, estuaries and other water sources. Over time, sediment can accumulate around water intake structures, restricting water flow and affecting their operation.
Water intake dredging helps remove accumulated sediment and maintain the flow of water into these facilities. Selecting suitable dredging equipment depends on the characteristics of the sediment and the specific project requirements.
Picture is North Pine Dam. Constructed in 1976, North Pine Dam, also known as Lake Samsonvale, is built across the North Pine River, five kilometers upstream from Petrie.
ECTMarine offers cutter suction dredgers and plain suction dredgers for water intake dredging applications. Both types of dredging equipment can be used to remove accumulated material, depending on the sediment conditions.
Plain suction dredgers use suction to remove loose, free flowing sediment. They can be used for maintenance dredging around water installations, depending on the characteristics of the material.
Cutter suction dredgers use a rotating cutter head to loosen bottom material before it is removed through a suction system. They can be used for different soil conditions, including more compacted sediments.
ECTMarine provides dredging equipment and customized dredger solutions for different project requirements. Contact our team to discuss the most suitable solution for your water intake dredging project.
