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US 2022/0274146 A1Published application
Methods And Systems For Processing Dredge Spoils
AssigneeDredge Spoils Reclamation, LLC
InventorPatrick D. Wade
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Abstract
Methods and systems including processing dredge spoils to reclaim soil therefrom. The techniques may include a feed system for receiving dredge spoils, a dewatering system for removing water from the dredge spoils, and a grinder/mixer for grinding the dredge spoils from the dewatering system while mixing the dredge spoils with one or more additional materials.
Claims20
A method for processing dredge spoils, comprising:
- screening dredge spoils, via filtration equipment, to remove large materials;
- receiving dredge spoils from the filtration equipment in an inlet tank;
- dewatering the dredge spoils received downstream from the inlet tank, via a dewatering system, to produce dewatered dredge spoils, wherein the dewatering system comprises two or more more dewatering devices connected in series.
A system for processing dredge spoils, comprising:
- filtration equipment having at least one screen, wherein the at least one screen is configured to screen large materials out of the dredge spoils;
- feed tank is configured to receive the dredge spoils from the filtration equipment;
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- a dewatering system for receiving the dredge spoils downstream from the feed tank, wherein the dewatering system comprises two or more dewatering devices connected in series, wherein the two or more dewatering devices are configured to remove water from the dredge spoils to produce dewatered dredge spoils.
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