SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND DREDGING--THE FEEDBACK PROBLEM

This study outlines the critical links in the dredging system chain, and develops and discusses methods for overcoming those obstacles that inhibit or eliminate feedback that is so vital to future projects. A computer model of a hydraulic dredging system is developed and used to examine the four major limitations on solids output--horsepower, cavitation, lime plugging and dislodgement limits. A full-scale feedback program also is developed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Texas A&M University, College Station

  Sea Grant Program, Center for Marine Resources
  College Station, TX  United States  77843
• Authors:
  • Basco, D R
• Publication Date: 1973-12

Media Info

• Features: References;

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cavitation (Mechanics); Design; Dredges; Performance
• Old TRIS Terms: Dredge performance
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051516
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Texas A&M University, College Station
• Report/Paper Numbers: TAMU-SG-74-205
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 18 1974 12:00AM