B. J. Geo-textile Ltd. has introduced 2 units of Ellicott® Completely New Series 2070 Dragon® 20” (500 mm) cutter suction dredgers which are Originated in The USA to serve our countries river erosion control.
The new dredger takes advantage of modern, up-to-date technology and advanced design techniques.
The 2070 Dragon supplies ample power of the Capacity Range of Pumping System (English – up to 28,800 yd3/day or Metric – 24,000 m3/day) to pump using a dedicated to the hydraulic system. This dual-engine system allows for full hydraulic power to the cutter and winches, even when reduced RPMs on the pump are called for – something single-engine dredgers cannot do.
All engines are from Caterpillar and meet all current air quality standards.
The entirely new hull was designed to meet BV Rules for Sheltered Waters. The new design criteria allows for increased portability and easier construction in the field. Ellicott® accomplished these goals by reducing the number of side pontoons from four to two. In addition, the dredge uses a new, simplified bow gantry design.
Another major improvement there is the hydraulic system, which is now based on highly efficient variable displacement pumps. This approach allows for lower HP input and thus less fuel usage to get the same hydraulic power to the devices. The 2070 is also equipped with a modern electric over hydraulic control system using Parker IQAN controllers for increased reliability.
Options such as anchor booms, or spud carriage, or swivel elbow discharge can be easily added.
With its design to BV Sheltered Water rules, 20” (500 mm) discharge, 50’ (15 m) digging depth, and improved portability, the Ellicott 2070 Dragon is suitable for a variety of projects. These applications would include: harbour, river and waterway dredging, land reclamation projects, sand mining, and mining and tailing pond assignments.
