Gas permeability of bentonite barriers: development, construction and testing of a measurement system

Abstract This article proposes a testing device to quickly and reliably estimate the gas permeability of bentonite-based clay barriers used in landfill cover systems. The testing methodology is based on a transient gas flow regime that passes through the barrier, therefore not requiring the use of s...

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Published in:REM - International Engineering Journal 2016-12, Vol.69 (4), p.389-396
Main Authors: Pitanga, Heraldo Nunes, Vilar, Orencio Monje, Pierson, Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
clay barriers
ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL
gas permeability
GEOLOGY
MECHANICS
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
permeameter
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Summary:Abstract This article proposes a testing device to quickly and reliably estimate the gas permeability of bentonite-based clay barriers used in landfill cover systems. The testing methodology is based on a transient gas flow regime that passes through the barrier, therefore not requiring the use of sophisticated equipment that aim to maintain constant differential pressure and measure the gas flow, common requirements for testing methods under a permanent flow regime. To confirm the feasibility of the proposed technique, tests were performed on a pure hydrated bentonite layer, which subsequently encompassed samples of geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) at different moisture contents. Geosynthetic clay liners are often selected as a part of the barrier layer for cover systems in solid waste landfills to prevent infiltration of rainfall and migration of biogas into the atmosphere. The results confirmed the equipment reliability and differentiate the different responses of the gas flow barriers studied, considering their different compositions and different moistures.
ISSN:2448-167X
2448-167X
DOI:10.1590/0370-44672015690165