Improved Density Gauge Ignores Bad Vibes

The first of the new and improved density gauges has been mounted on a dredger working in harsh conditions in the Bay of Biscay.

The dredging process is often noted for the instability of equipment on board brought about by high levels of vibration. The condition can apply to electronics such as dredged material density detectors mounted directly on the dredge pipe. Damen Dredging Equipment and Thermo Electron have recently collaborated to produce a ...

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