PROJECTS

Fully Customised Liner-Safe Dredging Solution

THE PROBLEM

Dredge Robotics was approached by a global mining company facing a critical issue with a lined tank that had accumulated a blanket of organic sediment. This sediment was significantly impacting the operation of the asset and required immediate rectification to avoid downstream impacts. The Client had explored other options to execute this work scope however none were deemed appropriate for the requirements of the project based on risk profile or cost.

THE CHALLENGE

The project was highly time-sensitive, with the asset needing to remain online to avoid substantial financial repercussions. The integrity of the tank’s liner was paramount, as any damage would result in severe consequences. Thus, a solution was needed that could safely remove the sediment without compromising the liner or disrupting operations.

OUR SOLUTION

After conducting a comprehensive risk assessment with the client, Dredge Robotics deployed one of our proprietary liner-safe dredging robots. This innovative solution was implemented swiftly to meet the urgent project requirements. The dredging process was conducted in a slow and methodical manner to maintain required water levels and minimise turbidity throughout the operation. Importantly, the entire process was executed without any human entry into the tank, ensuring safety and efficiency.

THE RESULTS 

The project was completed successfully, on time, and within budget, with no incidents. The effectiveness of this solution led the client to adopt it as the standard maintenance protocol for cleaning similar tanks at the site. Since the initial operation, the scope has been successfully executed twice more.

Dredge Robotics continues to collaborate closely with the client, engineering innovative solutions to address ongoing challenges.

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