1. Brief Introduction
Split Hopper Barge is a specialized engineering vessel characterized primarily by having a hopper that can split open longitudinally along the centerline of the hull, much like a clam shell, allowing for rapid discharge of dredged material using gravity.
| Feature Dimension | Core Characteristics |
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| Discharge Method | The hopper can split open longitudinally along the hull's centerline, utilizing gravity to allow sediment to slide out, resulting in high discharge efficiency. |
| Structural Design | The hopper has a large opening, demanding high hull torsional strength; hull structures (e.g., shell plating, deck) often use a longitudinal framing system to enhance strength. |
| Hull Strength | The coamings in the hopper area are typically made of high-strength steel to withstand significant operational stresses. |
| Propulsion System | Various forms exist. Besides traditional fixed propellers, innovative designs such as outboard hanging rudder propellers are also used to adapt to different draft conditions and improve propulsion efficiency. |
2.Technical Specification
1000m³Split Hopper Barge
No. | Name | Specification | Quantity |
1 | Length Overall | 60.3m |
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2 | Hull Length | 59.64m |
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3 | Waterline Length | 58.34m |
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4 | Hull Width | 11m |
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5 | Hull Height | 4.0m |
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6 | Full Draft | 3.4m |
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7 | Loading Capacity | 1000m³ |
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8 | Deck Plate Thickness | 8mm |
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9 | Bottom Plate Thickness | 8mm |
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10 | Side Plate Thickness | 8mm |
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11 | Plate Thickness of Hopper | 16mm |
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12 | Keel Spacing | 500mm |
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13 | Main Keel | L400*200 plate thickness:10mm |
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14 | Side Keel | L400*150 plate thickness:8mm |
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15 | Rib | L100*73 plate thickness:6mm |
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16 | Diesel Engine | X6170ZC620/456kw KTA19-M/447kw | 2 sets |
17 | Gear Box | J400A/ratio 2.5:1 J400A/ratio 3:1 | 2 sets |
18 | Generator Set | 64kw | 1 set |
19 | Hydraulic Steering Gear | 3 assembly | 1 set |
20 | Hydraulic Station | 30kw | 1 set |
21 | Hydraulic Windlass | 800kg | 2 sets |
22 | Propulsion Shafting | Φ145mm | 2 sets |
23 | Paddle | Φ1600mm | 2 pcs |
24 | Rudder System | Φ135mm | 2 sets |
25 | Control System | Hydraulic control | 1 set |
26 | Signal and Lighting System |
| 1 set |
27 | Fire and Rescue System |
| 1 set |
3. Split Hopper Barge Advantage
The Split Hopper Barge offers a superior solution for efficient and reliable dredging and material transport operations. Its core advantages are derived from its unique clamshell-style hull design, which provides significant benefits over traditional barges.
Key advantages include:
Rapid, Unassisted Discharge: The vessel's ability to split its hull longitudinally allows for a fast, gravity-fed discharge cycle. This eliminates the need for shore-based equipment like cranes or excavators, drastically reducing turnaround time in the placement area and increasing overall project productivity.
Complete and Clean Discharge: The steep angle of the opening and the force of gravity ensure that sticky, cohesive materials like clay and silt are discharged completely and cleanly. This minimizes residue buildup in the hopper, leading to greater payload consistency and reduced maintenance.
Exceptional Operational Versatility: This discharge method is highly effective in various environments, including open water, confined disposal sites, and shallow areas where other discharge methods are impractical. It allows for precise placement of material.
Proven Durability and Strength: The hull is specifically reinforced, often with longitudinal framing and high-strength steel at critical points, to withstand the significant structural stresses induced by the split-hull operation, ensuring a long service life even in demanding conditions.
In summary, the Split Hopper Barge is engineered for maximum operational uptime and cost-effectiveness, making it the preferred choice for demanding dredging projects where speed, efficiency, and reliability are paramount.
4. Our Services
a. we will design and produce the split hopper barge based on customer's requirements and working condition.
b. We could send our engineers to help the clients with installation, training the operators, maintenance the split hopper barg
c. Warranty: It is usually one year except the wear spare parts.
d. We could supply the wear spare parts by sea or air to the clients.
5.Company Profile
Qingzhou Yongli Mining And Dredging Machinery Co.,Ltd,located in Qingzhou city-one of the Nine Ancient Cities in China,is a professional manufacturer of dredging and mining equipment.We are dedicated in R&D,designing,producing,assembling,testing,training and other services.
Main products:
Cutter suction dredger;Jet suction sand dredger;
Bucket chain type/Bucket wheel type sand dredger;
Amphibious dredger,Drilling suction sand dredger;
Bucket chain type gold/diamond dredger;
Jet suction type/Cutter suction type gold/diamond dredger;
Land-use stationary type/mobile type gold/diamond washing plant.
Successful YONGLI series of products have won the approval by General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China,and are certificated by the Quality Management System Certification (ISO9001:2015) because of our years of hard work.Our company also gets the Certificate of Vessel Inspection authorized by China MSA.For the jigger machine,we applied acquired the letter of patent from State Intellectual Property Office of P.R.C.We have honored for first-class products quality and excellent after-sale services by customers worldwide.
We always insist on the principles of honesty,mutual benefit,co-development and welcome to our factory for investigation and business discussion.
