ABSTRACT
Average pumping capacity of silt/sand type materials containing maximum 30% volume of solids would be about 8,000m3/day based on 24 hour working, Daily cost (hire basis) in the region of £20,000 including all floating equipment and discharge pipes, maintenance and all labour and plant to service but excluding mobilization/initial set-up and demobilization costs (minimum £10,000). – – – – m3 2.85
Labour Total hours £ £ £ rate £
For use in lakes, canals, rivers, industrial lagoons and from silted locations in dock systems Floating craft using diesel driven suction method with a 200mm diameter flexible pipe maximum distance from point of suction to point of discharge 1500m. Maximum dredge depth 5m.
