CDW DREDGE PRODUCTION OPERATING SYSTEM 2.0

Where Power Meets Control

DREDGE|OS is a comprehensive interface that provides real time information and controls for Operating your Dredge and maximizing Dredge production. This system provides all of the capabilities described below:

PRODUCTION CONTROL VALVE:

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.

  • Hydraulic cylinder, and cylinder protection cover W/frame assembly and water inlet cover over the valve opening
  • Valve Position with no electrical parts underwater

CAPABILITIES THAT SET US APART:

Here is a deeper dive on what it can do:

  • Velocity
  • Discharge Pressure
  • Vacuum

  • The Doppler Flow Meter measures the speed of the flow through the discharge pipe

    • Meter is pre-programmed and calibrated for dredge pump discharge pipe ID.
  • DEPTH DISPLAY:                                                                                                             

    Allows the operator to view the cutting depth on the Display screen

    • Ladder mounted angle sensor
    • Mounting hardware
    • Cabling, and software

                                                    

  • PUMP RPM DISPLAY:                                                                                                     

    Displays the Pump RPM on the Display screen

    • Pump speed is read directly from the VFD
    • On dredges with belt drive, the optional magnetic wrap pump shaft speed sensor allows monitoring for belt slippage
  • SERVICE WATER DISPLAY:    

    Displays the service water pressure on the Production Control screen                              

    • Includes a 0-200 PSI pressure transducer w/Cable and Connectors
    • To be mounted in service water supply pipe
    • Includes Low pressure level alarm indicator
  • CUTTER PRESSURE DISPLAY:

    Displays the HYD Cutter pressure on the Hydraulic Control screen                                  

    • Includes a 0-3000PSI pressure transducer w/Cable and Connectors
    • To be mounted in cutter HYD pressure line
  • WINCH PRESSURE DISPLAY: 

    Displays the HYD Winch pressure on the Hydraulic Control screen          

    • Includes a 0-3000PSI pressure transducer w/Cable and Connectors
    • To be mounted in winch HYD pressure line
  • PUMP GEAR BOX PRESSURE DISPLAY (On Gearbox Driven Pumps):

    Displays the Pump Gear Box pressure on the Production Control screen 

    • Includes a 0-200PSI pressure transducer w/Cable and Connectors
    • To be mounted in gear box HYD pressure line
  • ALARM LOG DISPLAY:

    Records Alarms or faults that occur during operation

    • Alarm history up to fifteen alarms
  • CDW PUMP FLOW SPEED CONTROL:                                                                                 

    Speeds up and Slows down Dredge Pump based on setpoints of production and velocity

  • 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.

    • Maintain selected booster inlet pressures under various feed conditions
    • Reduce fuel consumption
    • Prevent booster pump cavitations
    • Eliminate personal supervision
    • Reduce booster pump wear
    • Control and monitor booster pump remotely
    • Increase performance and Decrease costs

SYSTEM REDUNDANCY: 

Uninterrupted Operations

Beyond High-Tech: The Assurance of Analog:

In an industry where downtime is not an option, we equip our dredges with a comprehensive suite of traditional analog gauges and controls. This approach ensures that, even in the rare event of a technological hiccup, your mining production can continue seamlessly. Our analog systems are a testament to our dedication to your continuous operation.

In the unlikely event that the hydraulic joystick levers inside the cab become inoperable, these outboard winch levers can be swiftly accessed and utilized to allow pumping operations to continue uninterrupted. This redundancy in control systems means that you can maintain production targets, while awaiting repairs.

Custom Dredge Works: Synonymous with Reliability

Our approach to manufacturing the ‘Best Mining Dredges in the World’ is about ensuring reliability in every possible scenario.

When you take into consideration our DREDGE|OS, the redundancy built into our Dredge systems, our Expert Support and Troubleshooting capabilities via DREDGE|LINK, hopefully you will agree that you are not just investing in a dredge; you are investing in the CDW Team, and our commitment to help you maintain uninterrupted production.

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