overview of dredging and dredged material disposal
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Dredging and Dredged Material Disposal Overview
Timothy Welp
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Vicksburg, MS
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The process of dredging consists of the following stages:
- Excavation (loosening or dislodging) of the material from the bottom.
- Removal of the loosened material to the dredge vessel.
- Transportation of the material to the placement area.
- Placement of the material.
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Basic Dredge Types• Mechanical
– Clamshell– Backhoe
• Hydraulic– Pipeline– Hopper
• Other / Combinations
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Factors in Selection of Dredging Equipment
• Physical characteristics of sediments,• Quantities to be dredged,• Dredging depth,• Distance to disposal (placement) area,• Physical environment of and between areas,• Contamination level of sediments,• Method of disposal (placement),• Production required,• Types of dredges available.
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Two Types of Dredging
• Maintenance Dredging: Removal of sediments accumulated in the channel since the previous dredging project.
• New Work Dredging: Removal of sediments which have not been previously dredged - virgin sediments - channel deepening.
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Percentage by Class of Work Averaged from FY96-FY05
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Clamshell (Bucket) Dredge
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Source: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
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Courtesy: GLDD
Backhoe (Bucket) Mechanical Dredge
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Mechanical Dredges can Excavate Sediment at In situ Percent Solids
Source: Cable Arm
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Hydraulic Offloaders
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Advantages of Mechanical Dredges
• Rugged and capable of removing hard packed materials,
• Can remove debris,• Can work tight areas,• Efficient for disposal at long haul
distances.
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Limitations of Mechanical Dredges
• Difficult to retain fine loose material in conventional buckets,
• Production low compared to pipeline dredges,
• Resuspension can be an issue, especially in presence of debris.
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Self-Propelled Hopper (Hydraulic) Dredge
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DragarmAssembly
Draghead
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Outline
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Split-Hull Hopper Dredge
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Advantages of Hopper Dredges
• Only dredge type for rough open water,• Can move quickly to job under its own
power,• Minimizes traffic interference,• Improves navigation depth quickly,• Economical for long haul distance.
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Limitations of Hopper Dredges
• Cannot work in shallow depths,• Cannot dredge continuously,• Excavates with less precision,• Difficulty dredging hard banks• Difficulty dredging consolidated materials
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Hydraulic Pipeline / Cutterhead Dredge
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Cutterhead
Source: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co.
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Source: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
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Floating Line
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Shore Line
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Submerged Line
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Source: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
Booster Pump
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Spider Barge
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Advantages of Cutterhead Pipeline Dredges
• Capable of excavating most types of materials,
• Can pump directly to disposal sites,• Can dredge almost continuously,• Can dredge some rock types without
blasting.
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Limitations of Cutterhead Pipeline Dredges
• Limited capability in rough open water,• Most are not self-propelled,• Difficulty with coarse sand in high
currents,• Pipeline can be an obstruction to
navigation,• Debris in sediment can reduce
efficiency.
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Percentage of Work by Dredge Type Averaged from FY96-FY05
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Source: Ellicott Dredges LLC.
Horizontal Auger Dredge
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Water Injection Dredge
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Dredged Material Disposal Alternatives
• Open Water Placement– Ocean ~ Estuarine ~ Lakes ~ Rivers
• Confined Disposal – Confined Disposal Facilities (CDFs)
– Contained Aquatic Disposal (CADs)
• Beneficial Use Applications
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Planning Considerations• Project Requirements
– Volumes and Frequency of Dredging– Planning Horizon– Stage of Evaluation
• Material Characterization– Physical and Dredgability– Chemical / Biological
• Regulatory or Other Constraints
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Open Water Placement
• Site Characterization• Site Designation / Selection• Material Suitability• Design Evaluations• Operational Considerations• Control Measures / Management Actions• Monitoring• Site Management Plan
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Confined Disposal Facilities• CDFs used because:
– More economical for some projects– Most common option for material unsuitable for
open water
• Regulated under CWA– Discharge to US waters by definition – 404 permit– 401 state water quality certification
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Confined Disposal Facilities
• Site characterization / selection
• Engineering design
• Operational considerations
• Contaminant pathways and controls
• Long-term management
• Monitoring
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Contained Aquatic Disposal (CAD)
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Beneficial Use (BU) Applications
• BU is alternative of first choice• Needs and opportunities• Material suitability• Logistical constraints• Regulatory requirements vary
– CWA / MPRSA– Other
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Beneficial Uses Categories
- Wetland Habitat / Shoreline Protection- Beach Nourishment. - Mine land Restoration. - Recreation. - Agriculture. - Island Habitat- Construction Fill. - Construction Materials.
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Basic References• EM Dredging and Dredged Material Disposal • EM Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material• EM Confined Disposal of Dredged Material• Technical Framework for Environmental Evaluations• Ocean Testing Manual• Inland Testing Manual• Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for
Disposal at Island, Nearshore, or Upland Confined Disposal Facilities
• Identifying, Planning, and Financing Beneficial Use Projects Using Dredged Material
Available from http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/dots/guidance.html
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