Engineering / Equipment

Using polymer makedown equipment in dredging operations offers several advantages.  It improves the dewatering and solid-liquid separation processes, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.  Effectively separating solids from water allows for properly disposing or reusing the dredged material and minimizes environmental impacts.

SNF offers custom-designed equipment to fit the needs of each customer application.  Units can be designed to include a patented Polymer Slicing Unit (PSU) or other polymer wetting systems and can be configured to handle dry, emulsion, or liquid polymers.  SNF offers a mobile dry makedown system for large-scale field trials without installing permanent units to customer processes.  Our knowledgeable technical service staff manages all programming, instrumentation, installation, commissioning, and training on our makedown equipment.

Polymer pumps in dredging operations are specialized equipment designed to transport and inject polymer solutions or slurries into the dredging system. They play a crucial role in achieving precise dosing, efficient mixing, and improved separation, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the dredging process.

System controls and application automation in polymer dosing for dredging operations involve dosing controls, monitoring devices (such as solids probes, bed level sensors, pH probes, remote telemetry, and turbidity sensors), and automated control systems.  These components work together to optimize polymer dosing, thus ensuring accurate dosage, real-time monitoring, and process automation.  This leads to improved treatment efficiency, enhanced separation, and greater operational control during dredging projects.

Polymer inventory management and tank-level monitoring systems are crucial in dredging applications to ensure the efficient use and replenishment of polymer products.  These systems provide real-time data on polymer stock levels and consumption rates, allowing for timely reordering and optimal utilization.  By implementing effective inventory management and monitoring systems, mining operations can minimize downtime, reduce waste, and enhance overall process efficiency.