Design and engineering of trailing suction hopper dredger:
The trailing suction components are selected according to the project requirements and vessel design
All components are undergoing a simulation and calculation process to optimize the design and select best size and type of component
Main target during the design and engineering is to increase efficiency of the dredger, extend the life cycle of the components and obtain maximum reliability of the system in complete
Trailing suction hopper dredger components:
Dredge and mining pumps including double walled pump, shaft seal, bearing block and pedestal
Dredge pump drive including clutch, gearbox, coupling and diesel or electric drive
Jet water pump including bearing block and pedestal
Jet water pump drive including clutch gearbox, coupling and diesel or electric drive
Inspection piece for the dredge pump for inspection and maintenance of the dredge pump
Drag head with active or fixed visors in different types and configurations
Complete trailing pipe installation including turning gland, gimbals, rubber hoses, hoisting installation, elbow, fittings, jet water installation, and others
Sliding pieces including the bearings and jet water installation
Suction pipe hoisting installation including drag head gantry, intermediate gantry, trunion installation, winches, cylinders, and compensator.
Hopper over flow installation
Dredge valve and gate valves in different sizes and pressure ratings
Jet installations and nozzles
Discharge and suction installation inside the trailing suction hopper dredger
Bow coupling with quick release coupling and rainbow jet nozzle