| Description |
The P-3C Modular Vibrocorer is the newest version of the original P-3 vibrocorer. It is designed for coring unconsolidated waterlogged sediments at sea, in lakes, rivers, harbors, ponds and wetlands. The letter “C” in P-3C indicates that the pressure housing is a solid casting. The P-3C pressure housing is rated for operation in ocean depths down to 600 m (2,800 ft). The unit can handle core tubes from 3" (76 mm) to 5" (127 mm) in diameter with appropriate clamps and clamp-adapters. The depth of penetration of the core tube depends upon the force of the vibrohead, the characteristics of the core tube (material, length, wall thickness) and the characteristics of the
sediment. With the P-3C vibrocorer using a 4"OD (101.6 mm) core tube, we generally expect penetrations of 3 to 10 ft. (1 to 3 m) in packed sands and 10 to 20ft. (3 to 6 m) in mud, silt and some clays. |
