Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Other service
Booster Pumping
Eight large booster pumps from 3,600 to 14,400 hp extending the pumping distance of GLDD cutter suction and hopper dredges.
Description
Booster pumps provide auxiliary power to extend the pumping distance of GLDD's cutter suction and trailing suction hopper dredges, allowing dredged material to be moved further to discharge sites.
Key features
- Eight large boosters owned and operated by GLDD
- Power range 3,600 to 14,400 hp (2,685 to 10,830 kW)
Applications
- Long-distance pipeline transport of dredged material
- Beach nourishment and reclamation projects with remote discharge sites
Specifications
| Number of boosters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Power range | 3,600 to 14,400 hp (2,685 to 10,830 kW) |
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