Smart Production Monitoring System

Real-time production insight. Maximum dredging performance.

Every cubic meter counts. Yet many cutter suction dredgers still operate without accurate, real-time information about their actual production. DE Klop’s Smart Production Monitoring System changes that by providing operators with continuous insight into production, slurry concentration, and overall dredging performance.

Designed as a practical retrofit solution, the system can be installed on both new and existing dredgers with minimal modifications. Using a combination of standard process sensors and advanced data algorithms, it accurately determines slurry concentration and production without the need for radioactive density gauges.

Unlike conventional nuclear density measurement systems, the DE Klop solution is completely non-nuclear. It is unaffected by salinity variations, requires no special permits or licensing, and eliminates the costs and administrative burden associated with radioactive sources.

At the heart of the system is the Smart Meter Dashboard—an intuitive operator interface that transforms measurement data into actionable information. Operators can instantly monitor production rates, slurry concentration, and system efficiency, enabling them to optimize the dredging process in real time. The integrated optimization tools help identify the most efficient operating point, resulting in higher production, lower energy consumption, and reduced wear on the dredging installation.

The dashboard has also proven to be a valuable management tool. By making production performance transparent, it encourages operators to continuously improve their results, often creating a healthy level of competition that leads to higher overall productivity.

Already successfully implemented on multiple dredgers, the Smart Production Monitoring System has demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency, production consistency, and operator performance.

Key Benefits

• Accurate non-nuclear slurry concentration measurement
• Real-time production and performance monitoring
• Integrated operator optimization dashboard
• No radioactive sources or licensing required
• Unaffected by changes in water salinity
• Easy retrofit on existing dredgers
• Increased production and operational efficiency
• Reduced energy consumption and wear