Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC has just announced the successful delivery and commissioning of a new Mud Cat® MC 20E electric, remote-controlled dredge at a water treatment facility in the United States.
The dredge efficiently pumps alum sludge to a dewatering filter press at a consistent rate of 500 GPM (31.5 lps) through 500 feet (1,640m) of discharge piping and a 40 ft. (12.2m) vertical lift.
Equipped with a horizontal cutterhead featuring liner protection wheels on both sides of the shroud, the MC 20E delivers a precise and uniform cut, ensuring an even bottom profile and safe operation within the lined lagoon, Ellicott said. “ A NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure houses the advanced PLC control system, which seamlessly integrates with the plant’s SCADA network via Ethernet/IP protocol over a fiber optic connection ,” the company said in its release.
The dredge is further enhanced by Mud Cat’s AutoSense™ technology, enabling fully automated operation across the lagoon.
When the dredge reaches a designated limit switch, it automatically reverses direction and returns to the home position, awaiting the next operational command, Ellicott concluded.