APC (Automatic Pump Controller)

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This controller maintains a constant mixture velocity in the pipeline, just above the critical value. This gives the best fuel and wear efficiency. The APC smoothly regulates the dredgepump drivers, guided by information from mixture velocity, vacuum and density sensors. Extended models are available for systems with two or three pumps, for even better control of the pipeline content.

BAS (Booster Automation and Remote Control System)
This automation and remote control system for booster stations allows the operator of a stationary dredger to remote monitoring and controlling a booster station, without the help of other staff. In addition to the PC/PLC based system with graphic display on board of the dredger, the system will also autonomously control some routine tasks at the booster station. Communication between dredger and booster is by full duplex radio-links.