Architecture Engineering and Science

This paper aims to explore the significance and methods of sediment treatment in reservoirs. It first analyzes the impact of sediment on protective engineering, highlighting how sediment reduction exacerbates soil erosion and riverbed siltation, directly threatening the safety of protective engineering. Next, it introduces the application of compound fingerprint identification method in sediment source analysis, which accurately identifies sediment sources by comprehensively considering multiple characteristics, providing crucial scientific basis for protective engineering. The paper then discusses three main sediment treatment methods: mechanical dredging technology, sedimentation tank treatment, and biological treatment. Mechanical dredging technology is simple and efficient but suffers from issues like noise and high maintenance costs. Sedimentation tank treatment effectively improves water quality, while biological treatment technology has recently gained significant attention for purifying water bodies using microorganisms and plants, enhancing ecological quality. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the importance of selecting suitable treatment methods based on specific conditions to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.