Marine floating river turbidity spill containment boom and silt curtain

A Marine Floating River Turbidity Spill Containment Boom and Silt Curtain are essential tools used in marine construction, dredging, and environmental protection projects. Here's a breakdown of each:

 

Marine Floating River Turbidity Spill Containment Boom

• Purpose:

This device is used to control and contain floating debris, oil spills, and other contaminants on the water's surface,

preventing them from spreading and causing environmental damage.

• Structure:

Typically consists of a floating barrier (often made of foam or air-filled chambers) with a weighted skirt that extends

below the water surface.

The skirt's depth varies depending on the specific application.

• Applications:

• Oil spill containment.

• Debris control in rivers, lakes, harbors, and coastal waters.

• Prevention of contaminants from spreading during construction or maintenance activities.

2. Silt Curtain (or Turbidity Curtain)

• Purpose:

A silt curtain is designed to control the spread of silt and sediment in water bodies during activities like dredging,

construction, or any disturbance to the riverbed or seabed.

· Structure: Similar to a containment boom, but the primary focus is on a geotextile fabric that hangs down from

a floating top section, reaching the seabed or to a specific depth.

Applications:

• Preventing the spread of sediment during dredging operations.
• Protecting marine environments, such as coral reefs or sensitive ecosystems, from sedimentation.
• Used in construction projects where there is a risk of sediment entering the water column.

Both devices are crucial in ensuring that water quality is maintained during marine

and river-based activities,preventing environmental damage and complying with

environmental regulations.