Floating Silt & Turbidity Curtains
What is a Silt Curtain?
Silt Curtains, turbidity curtains and silt barriers are also called as floating barriers or turbidity barriers are used to minimize sediment transportation from a disturbed area in and around a water body. Essential for construction sites requiring localized sediment control during marine projects.
Soil loss into a water course result in long term suspension of sediment. In time, the suspended sediment may travel large distances and affect wide spread areas.
As environmental mitigation associated with dredging and marine construction activities becomes ever more a focus of attention. The use of silt curtains to contain fine material locally to the dredging operation has to be meditated.
This fine-grained material may reduce water quality and impact on sensitive receivers in the vicinity of the work site area. Sensitive receivers in this context may be ecology that is sensitive to light attenuation or sediment deposition, for example mangroves, corals, sea grass and cockles.
What are the types of silt curtains?
There are three types: Type 1 for calm waters, Type 2 for moderate currents, and Type 3 for high-current marine environments.
Type 1: Type I is a lightweight inshore curtain, ideal for calm, low-energy environments and sheltered areas with little to no wind or current.
Type 2: Type II is a medium-weight curtain, and designed for use in moderate currents. It is strong enough to handle fast-moving water in safe areas.
Type 3: Type III is a heavy-duty curtain for high-energy environments, with currents up to 1.5 m/s. It can be used in ports, harbours, and nearshore conditions that have a moderate wave exposure of up to 1.5m.
Type 1 to 3 Specifications
| Type | Water Conditions | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Calm/sheltered | Inshore, lakes |
| Type 2 | Moderate currents | Rivers, estuaries |
| Type 3 | 1.5m/s currents | Ports, harbours |
Applications of Turbidity Curtains
- Dredging operations.
- Marine construction projects.
- Port and harbour development.
- Bridge construction.
- Shoreline protection.
- Environmental protection zones.
Installation & Compliance
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