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US 2021/0198138 A1Published application
Cdf-dredge, drop-tube separator and method of treating wetland areas
OwnerRandall L. TUCKERinventor
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Abstract
A method and system of treating wetland areas includes collecting a slurry that includes sand/large particulates, water, and fines. The sand/large particulates are separated from the water and fines of the slurry. The sand/large particulates is preferably returned to a waterway or beach reclamation project. The water and fines are directed for application to wetland areas.
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A method of treating wetland areas comprising the steps of:
- collecting a slurry that includes sand/large particulates, water, and fines;
- separating (i) the sand/large particulates from (ii) the water and fines of the slurry;
- returning the (i) sand/large particulates to a desired site;
- and
- applying the (ii) the water and fines to the wetland areas.
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An apparatus that separates sand/large particulates from fines contained in a slurry so that the fines can be deposited directly on vegetation in associated wetland areas, the apparatus comprising:
- a sluice having an inlet and an outlet spaced therefrom;
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- at least first and second drop tubes communicating with a bottom portion of the sluice and located at axially spaced locations along the sluice between the inlet and outlet that receive the sand/large particulate portion of the slurry and
- direct a remaining portion of the slurry containing water and fines for application to vegetation in the associated wetland areas.
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