Design of a Gel Product for sedimentation control in the Rotterdam port area

Report (2022)

Authors

A. Bampatzeliou Rivers, Ports, Waterways and Dredging Engineering - CEG
Research Group
Rivers, Ports, Waterways and Dredging Engineering (CEG) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Hydraulic Engineering

Research Group

Rivers, Ports, Waterways and Dredging Engineering

Abstract

Sediment tends to accumulate in small channels in port of Rotterdam which obstructs daily ship navigation and as a result needs to be removed by high-cost dredging operations. The goal of this project was to design a gel product that helps in the sedimentation control in the Rotterdam port area and contributes to the reduction of disposal costs, by offering a feasible, stable and eco-friendly solution. The following steps were followed:
- Technoeconomic evaluation to identify the materials and recipe
- Stability trials to determine critical rheological factors and provide data for CFD study
- Product and application concepts
- Feasibility investigation for the use of Kaumera as a gelation agent and other applications

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