Methods for Suppression of Seabed Mining Plumes

This disclosure addresses the problem of preventing sediment laden water ("sediment slurry") resulting from hydraulic collection of nodules from the seabed from entering the riser and lift system that carries the nodules to the surface as a slurry. An example includes collecting nodules fr...

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Main Authors Blevins, Robert D, Holmes, Samual, Anderson, Michael Rai, Halkyard, John, Wodehouse, James
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.04.2024
Subjects
DREDGING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
FOUNDATIONS
HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
SOIL SHIFTING
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Summary:This disclosure addresses the problem of preventing sediment laden water ("sediment slurry") resulting from hydraulic collection of nodules from the seabed from entering the riser and lift system that carries the nodules to the surface as a slurry. An example includes collecting nodules from the seabed by hydraulic suction, separating the nodules utilizing an inverse hydrocyclone.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202218546267