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FilterMat™

FilterMatTM  is a custom-designed, effective geocomposite for containment purposes of contaminated sites.

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Basic info

FilterMatTM is a custom-designed, effective geocomposite for contaiment purposes of contaminated sites.

FilterMatTM is a geocomposite designed for use in a multitude of geo-environmental applications.  FilterMatTM incorporates one or more layers of activated carbon between engineered nonwoven fabrics that are designed to provide filtration and puncture protection, resulting in an effective geocomposite for sediment capping applications.  FilterMatTM is engineered to remove chemical contaminants in water columns and for capping contaminated sediments in rivers and lakes.  Installation of FilterMatTM in capping applications is completed with placement of a cover layer of sand, stone or rock.

In situations where a warning to future construction operations is desired, BlazeMatTM is a version of our activated carbon composite which is produced with a bright orange pre-filter nonwoven that acts as an identification layer to protect against disruption of capped sediments.

These composites can be applied in both land and water capping applications using existing industry-standard equipment.

FilterMatTM is a composite consisting of at least three layers – a nonwoven top and bottom layer surrounding one or more activated carbon layers.  This structure creates a two-step-containment:  the bottom nonwoven layer acts as a puncture protection and pre-filter keeping contaminated particles and gravel in place whereas the activated carbon absorbs dissolved contaminants passing thru the nonwoven structure.  The top nonwoven layer protects the product against puncturing caused by covering material.  Both FilterMatTM and BlazeMatTM are manufactured in roll widths of up to 25 feet, reducing installation costs and time.

Typical applications:

  • Sediment capping
  • Containment curtains
  • Geotextiles filter tubes

Properties

  • Activated carbon
  • Nonwovens for puncture protection and filtering
  • 100% mechanically bonded geocomposites
  • Comtrac® can be added for high strength characteristics

Gallery

Positioning the custom wide width roll of Filtermat™ for installation 
Filtermat™ is secured in an anchor trench on one end prior to deployment in capping area 
Filtermat™ rolls are attached to a steel frame and winched from a barge. Divers ensure that the Filtermat™ is correctly positioned 
Staging area of Filtermat™ on capping protect 

Filtermat™ deployed via winch located on barge 
Sand bags used to secure the position of the Filtermat™ prior to the permanent cover material 
Cross-section of a typical Filtermat™ installation with a sand layer placed above the Filtermat™ 
Typical Filtermat™ seam 

Downloads

Job Reports

PDF CLARK ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SEDIMENT REMEDIATION PROJECT REINFORCED FILTERMAT™ GEOCOMPOSITE
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