Review of the State of the Art of Sediment Collection and Transport Technology

摘要

The Bureau of Reclamation is exploring sediment collection, transport, anddisposal technologies that will extend the service life of existing facilities and improve downstream riparian environments. The report includes literature reviews, cost sensitivity analyses, and listings of technology limitations for several methods of sediment collection, transport, and disposal. Water quality, aquatic ecology, and future studies are also discussed. The report recommended that Reclamation attempt to maximize sustainable use at its reservoirs by balancing sediment inflow and outflow while maximizing long-term storage.