OPERATORS CAB or LEVER ROOM

As in nearly everything on our Dredges, your Operators Cab can be tailored to your specifications or preferences in taste.  It can be nearly any size or layout configuration.  It can be located on the deck, or elevated far above to provide a panoramic 360° view.  There are many aspects to our Cabs that our standard, especially the items necessary to be MSHA compliant.  

 

The main focus of the Operators Cab is to provide a comfortable and functional space within which to effectively operate the Dredge.  An impressive Control System is provided with all of our Dredges, as well as a vast array of upgrade options to enhance your dredging operations specific to your dredging scenario and objectives.

 

REDUNDANCY

Dredges from Custom Dredge Works are renowned for greatly reducing unplanned shutdowns, thereby maximizing Production and ROI for our Customers.  We employ several design strategies to achieve this accomplishment, however, by far our best strategy is REDUNDANCY.   Redundant analog Gauges to back up computer screen readouts provided by the CDW Production Control System have proven to be tactically valuable in a variety of ways.  The analog gauges also provide a ‘second opinion’ of sorts if there is some question about what the computer is indicating that needs a quick confirmation. 

 

THE FOLLOWING ANALOG GAUGES ARE STANDARD IN ALL CDW DREDGES:

  • 4” [10 cm] Discharge Pressure Gauge – 0-160psi, 1pc
  • 4” [10 cm] Hydraulic Pressure Gauge – 0-5000psi, 4pcs
  • 4” [10 cm] Packing Pressure Gauge – 0-160psi, 1pc
  • 4” [10 cm] Vacuum Gauge – -30 to 30, 1pc
  • 2” [ 5 cm] Temperature Gauges Hydraulic Oil, 2pcs

All of our Dredges feature set of hydraulic levers located outside of the cab that control all of the winches. In the event of power loss or a system failure in the Operators Cab, dredging operations can continue by utilizing the redundant hydraulic levers and the analog gauges. Instead of shutting down, our Dredges can continue to operate and produce while waiting for parts or repairs.

*The hydraulic levers located outside of the cab also provide an important safety feature by allowing direct line of sight to the worker spooling new steel cable on to the winches.

CDW PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEM

The CDW Production Control Valve System is a comprehensive interface that provides real time information and controls for maximizing dredge production.    This system provides the following information readouts and controls via large Touchscreen Displays: 

  • VELOCITY
  • DISCHARGE PRESSURE
  • VACUUM
  • DOPPLER FLOW METER
  • LADDER DEPTH AND ANGLE DISPLAY
  • PUMP RPM DISPLAY
  • SPEED CONTROL OF PUMP
  • PUMP OUTPUT FLOW
  • POWER EFFICIENCY
  • SET POINT PUMP VALCUUM BOUNDARIES
  • SET POINT MIXTURE VELOCITY BOUNDARIES
  • CDW PUMP FLOW SPEED CONTROL
  • SERVICE WATER DISPLAY
  • WINCH PRESSURE DISPLAY
  • PUMP GEAR BOX PRESSURE DISPLAY
  • ALARM LOG DISPLAY
  • EMERGENCY STOP FOR DREDGE
  • CONTROL OF SWING, TAIL AND LADDER WINCHES
  • SWITCH FOR DREDGE CONTROL SYSTEM
  • SWITCH FOR AUTOMATIC DREDGE PUMP SPEED
  • SWITCHES FOR FLOOD LIGHTS

GATE VALVE SYSTEM:

This system automatically controls a fresh water valve to open when one of the following set point parameters is exceeded, (Vacuum, Velocity, Discharge Pressure). The automatic variable Valve is a landmark breakthrough for dredging technology.  The key to any successful dredging operation is achieving and maintaining the correct percentage of solids in ratio to water.  The Valve system instantly measures many variables and in response it lets in just the right amount of water into the mix to optimize the ratio of solids to water in real time.

OTHER CONTROL & MONOTORING SYSTEMS

CDW BOOSTER PUMP THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM                                            

Increase Booster Pump performance by controlling the booster pump inlet pressure by automatically adjusting the RPM to maintain the targeted pump inlet pressure.

DREDGE REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM                                                                   

Remotely displays the dredge monitor screen live to the plant office location via 900Mhz radios. Also, Dredge

a smart phone, tablet or PC.

CDW PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE DATA LOGGING SYSTEM                            

Dredge data (Density meter tonnage information, Vacuum, Velocity, Pump discharge) is logged into a SQL server data base in the PC computer. The logged data can then be extracted into report forms using Microsoft “Access”.

DENSITY METER W/ LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE DETECTOR

A Nuclear Density Meter will allow the Dredge Operator to know in real time how much material the dredge is producing. This eliminates the interval of time waiting for measurements to be transmitted to the dredge from the processing facility.

GLOBAL POSITIONING SATALITE SYSTEM & SONAR SYSTEMS

 

 

 

 

CDW enjoys an exclusive strategic partnership with MEASUTRONICS to Design, Source, Install, Train, and Support all of CDW’s Dredge GPS and SONAR technology projects. MEASUTRONICS is the foremost expert in this field, and they employ the latest and best GPS and SONOR technologiesavailable for each Dredge Project.

 

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