Geomembranes are impermeable membranes used primarily for lining and covering purposes to control fluid or gas migration in a structure or system. Made from relatively thin, continuous polymeric sheets, geomembranes are essential for environmental protection and containment applications due to their low permeability and high durability.
Applications of Geomembranes:
- Agriculture: Implemented in irrigation and water storage systems to optimize water use and prevent water loss.
- Aquaculture: Applied in fish ponds to prevent water loss and maintain a controlled environment.
- Environmental Protection: Used in hazardous waste containment to prevent soil and groundwater pollution.
- Mining: Utilized in heap leach mining and tailing ponds to contain chemicals and prevent soil and water contamination.
- Waste Containment: Widely used in landfill liners to prevent leachate contamination of underground water sources.
- Water Management: Employed in reservoirs, canals, and dams for effective water containment and prevention of seepage.
