Floating Silt & Turbidity Curtains
What Are Silt Curtains?
Silt curtains, turbidity curtains, and silt barriers are also called as floating barriers or turbidity barriers and 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 watercourses results in long term suspension of sediment. In time, the suspended sediment may travel large distances and affect wide spread areas.
As environmental regulations for dredging and marine construction becomes ever more a focus of attention. The use of curtains to contain fine material locally during dredging operation has to be considered.
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.
Silt Curtain Types
Type 1: Type I is a light-weight inshore curtain that is ideal for lower energy environments and sheltered deployments with no significant wind or currents.
Type 2: Type II is a medium-weight curtain, 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 - Currents up to 1.5 m/s. It can be deployed in ports, harbours and nearshore conditions with moderate wave exposure up to 1.5m.
Type 1-3 Turbidity Curtain 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 |
Installation & Compliance
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