Deep-mining Dredges Offer Performance Options
DSC Dredge’s Marlin class dredges are
designed for deep-deposit mining, made
possible by the use of an underwater pump
system with a high-torque cutter drive
assembly. Digging depths range from 35 ft
(10 m) to more than 200 ft (61 m).
Discharge sizes range from 8 in. (203 mm)
to more than 24 in. (610 mm). Marlin Class
dredges are available in either a diesel- or
electric-powered model to meet the cus-tomer’s specific needs. Drive systems
include a Cat ACERT diesel engine with
inline direct marine-style transmission for
dredge pump reduction; or TEFC electric
motor, variable-frequency AC dredge pump
motor drive and double helical gear reducer
for dredge pump reduction. All models fea-ture a PLC operating system, magnetic flow
meter, electro-proportional hydraulic cir-cuits, high-capacity service water system,
maximizer suction dilution valves and a
three-wire mooring system. These perform-ance features offer deep water dredging
capabilities combined with a wide array of
suction and discharge sizes to maximize
operating efficiencies for any application.
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As featured in Womp 2013 Vol 04 - www.womp-int.com
