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Best practices-Working toward zero leaks
August 1st, 2023
FIGURE 1 The S-100 Spark Tester was used to perform testing on both the primary and secondary barriers to detect any leaks that may have occurred during installation. The Uinta Basin in northeast Utah is known for its extensive in-place oil shale resource. Because this area produces crude with low containment levels, it contributes to […]
Automating leak location surveys
December 20th, 2019
Geomembrane liners are engineered to be high-strength and chemically resistant, yet they remain susceptible to mechanical damage, especially during the installation process, transportation and use-related wear. The costs that companies face in combating this problem are significant, as the vast majority of leak monitoring services are performed manually by highly trained professional members of staff. […]
GMA announces Waste Containment System Design technical seminar in Syracuse in April
March 8th, 2018
On March 7, 2018, the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) announced the opening of registration for a technical seminar on “Waste Containment System Design” at the Crowne Plaza in Syracuse, New York, April 17–18, 2018. The technical seminar will identify how vertical expansions of landfills can raise a number of engineering concerns that must be evaluated […]