The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has announced a major enhancement to this year’s highly anticipated Dredging Summit & Expo ’23.
In their commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities, WEDA has added five new continuing education Masterclasses to the event’s program.
According to WEDA, these masterclasses have been designed to provide attendees with in-depth knowledge and practical insights into various aspects of the dredging industry.
The IHC Training Institute will provide their instructor and course materials for these masterclasses at the WEDA’s Dredging Summit & Expo ’23.
Each Masterclass is a 4-hour course suited for experienced and non-experienced dredging professionals.
DREDGE PUMPS MECHANICAL
Monday, July 17 – 8:00 AM
– Design: single and double walled
– Working principles
– Dredge pump parts
SOIL CHARACTERISTICS
Monday, July 17 – 1 PM
– Classification of different soil types
– Physical characteristics
– Bulking and compaction
– Soil investigation
TRAILING SUCTION HOPPER DREDGER (TSHD)
Tuesday, July 18 – 9:40 AM
– Design and working methods
– TSHD work limits
– TSHD types
– Case study – TSHD design
CUTTER SUCTION DREDGER (CSD)
Wednesday, July 19 – 10:00 AM
– Design and working methods
– CSD work limits
– CSD types
– Case study – CSD design
HYDRAULIC SAND FILL
Thursday, July 20 – 8:30 AM
– Dumps
– Reclamation
– Pipelines
– Auxiliary equipment and related activities