Inclined-Plate Technique for Increasing the Settling Rate of Fine- Grained Sediments in Hopper Bins

摘要

The purpose of this technical note is to provide information on a technique that may increase the effective load of hopper dredges and scows. Although laboratory tests of this method revealed that the inclined plate technique may not be practical for full-scale prototype application, it appears suitable for small-scale specialty dredging applications and for clarifying effluent from confined disposal areas.