Application Methods

    A combination of various mixing systems and vessel platforms are used in the application of Phoslock. 

    

    Gaining an understanding of a water body at the early stage of a project will help us determine the best application method and to plan the logistics in transporting equipment and Phoslock to a site. 

    Much experience has been gained from many years of successful applications around the world, from vast remote lakes to smaller urban water bodies.

    One of the most frequently used vessel types from which to apply Phoslock is the Modular Pontoon System. Motorised pontoons can be adapted to accommodate either the MD-1 or the IDN mixing systems. These systems are suitable for sites where access using large vehicles is difficult, they can be easily transported and are quick to assemble. 

    NATO type steel barges

    NATO type steel barges are well suited for larger projects. The barges are self-propelled by a rear mounted outboard and mixing is generally done using an IDN Mixing System. These types of barges have been used in many of the large scale Phoslock applications undertaken globally.

    Specially adapted air boats

    Specially adapted ‘Air boats’, such as those commonly found in the Florida Everglades, have been used to apply Phoslock where the use of outboards would be impractical due to shallow waters. 

    

    Payload capacity is relatively low however this is compensated by rapid application and fast return to base for reloading. 

    Shore based systems

    Shore-based systems can be used for small projects, such as large ponds, farm dams or smaller water bodies where it may be impractical to deploy work boats. A land-based mixer unit is often used in these instances and slurry is discharged via a lay flat hose by the operator.

    By contrast, very large pontoons such as the one shown above can be used in major projects. This system shows a purpose-built pontoon fabricated in China for the application of several thousand tonnes of product.

    More information 

    For more detailed information on application methods please click use the link below to download our brochure: "Phoslock Application Methods".

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