Sea Engineering, Inc. - Sedflume Technology

Sedflume: A device for the measurement of sediment erosion rates and critical shear stress.

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In the accurate characterization of sediment transport, two of the most significant parameters to understand and quantify are the sediment erosion rate and critical shear stress. Sedflume can be used to directly measure these rates in cores obtained in the field or reconstructed in the laboratory. By means of these accurate measurements of sediment erosion properties, realistic quantification of sediment scour and transport can now be made with a minimal amount of calibration or fine-tuning of analytical and numerical models. Sea Engineering, Inc. has dedicated fixed and mobile Sedflume laboratories certified to federal standards to ensure the highest quality analysis.

Capabilities of Sedflume

Erosion and critical shear stress measurements with depth
Erosion and critical shear stress measurements at high shear stresses (greater than 10 Pa)
Ability to relate sediment properties to erosion and transport potential
Coring capabilities in excess of 1000 m of water depth

Applications

Direct determination of erosion potential of cohesive and non-cohesive sediments
Depth profiles of sediment erosion rates and critical shear stress
Provides unique data for use in numerical models of sediment and/or contaminant transport
Sediment scour studies for ports and harbors, bridges, piers, foundations
Evaluation of dredge material stability
Evaluation of capping material effectiveness

Please contact Sea Engineering, Inc. to learn more about characterizing sediment erosion at your site.

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Craig Jones - 831-421-0871 – cjones@seaengineering.com

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