Efficient Dredging R&D cases


Examples of recent R&D

On this page we present some examples of recent research. Sometimes more information can be found by following a link.

 

 

  • Complete, reliable and clear à la carte dredge process automation developed in consultation with the crews, making it possible to install one-man-operated bridges on trailing suction hopper dredgers

  • Artificial Intelligence and model-based control applications that facilitate complicated mixture pumping processes and hopper settling information

  • A virtual environment and physical models that make it possible to set up training simulators for every kind of dredging equipment

  • A patented force algorithm that allows the IHC Systems DP/DT system to keep track, irrespective of the forces exerted by suction tubes and drag heads

  • A new generation of control for cutter suction dredgers using Extended Kalman Filtering and advanced sensor diagnostics

  • New sensors, for example to measure spill.

News & Events

Prolongation ISO 9001 certification

On 29 March 2012 Bureau Veritas performed the annual interim review on the compliance of IHC Systems’ processes and activities with the company’s ISO...[more]

Laurens A. Klootwijk appointed General Manager IHC Systems

With Joti Hakkert being the Managing Director of IHC Merwede's automation cluster, Laurens A. Klootwijk was appointed General Manager of IHC Systems...[more]

Retrofitting control & automation systems of TSHD Utrecht

An upgrade of the control system of TSHD Utrecht was successfully concluded in the beginning of 2012. It will enable the Utrecht to be operated...[more]