EP3325727A1

EP3325727A1 - Method for setting up a protective sealing layer in a landfill basin for industrial and mining slurries and geotextile protective tube mat for carrying out the method

Info

Publication number: EP3325727A1
Application number: EP16756936.7A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Markus Wilke; Morné BREYTENBACH
Original assignee: Huesker Synthetic GmbH and Co
Current assignee: Huesker Synthetic GmbH and Co
Priority date: 2015-07-20
Filing date: 2016-07-20
Publication date: 2018-05-30
Also published as: CL2018000147A1; WO2017012612A1; AU2016295764A1; US20180202124A1; CA2991675A1; DE102015111761A1; AU2016295764B2; BR112018001074A2; US10119239B2

Abstract

A method for setting up a protective sealing layer in a landfill basin for industrial and mining slurries, wherein the landfill basin comprises at least a bottom area and an embankment ring, which are covered at least up to the height of a maximum filling level with a single-ply or multi-ply base sealing layer, characterized by the following steps: - providing and using bottom protective tube mats (10), consisting of a water-permeable, multi-ply geotextile fabric, in which at least a lower ply (17) and an upper ply (18) are connected directly to one another along a number of parallel connecting lines (11; 15), wherein flexible tubes (12) that are separate from one another and each have at least one filling opening (13) are formed between neighbouring connecting lines (11; 15); - laying out the bottom protective tube mats (10) on the bottom area of the landfill basin; - laying out embankment protective tube mats (10) on the embankment ring, wherein the flexible tubes (12) are aligned in the direction of the slope of the embankment or at an acute angle thereto; - filling each flexible tube (12) individually with an aqueous suspension and sealing the filling openings (13).

Description

Method of constructing a seal protection layer in a landfill site for industrial and mining sludge waste and geotextile protection mat to carry out the process

The invention relates to a method for constructing a seal protection layer in a landfill site for sludge industrial and mining waste and a geotextile protection tube mat for performing the method.

In various industrial processes, especially in mining muddy waste accumulate. Mining is, in particular, residues from the treatment of ores, which are in the form of sludges and are referred to as talling. These sludges are collected in so-called sludge ponds and stored permanently, whereby an absolute tightness of a sealing layer covering the soil is required and this over a very long period, since it is usually a repository for the waste, thus remaining permanently in the sludge ponds. The production of a completely dense and against the substances contained in the sludges chemically resistant sealing level is basically possible according to the prior art. However, the common sealing layer usually consisting of a plastic sealing strip with additional layers is endangered by the action of heat and UV radiation as well as due to mechanical damage.

The mechanical damage can result from driving on and passing the sealing level. The application of a UV and thermal insulation layer of sand, earth or mixtures containing concrete is possible, but in view of the large di- the mud ponds and their enclosing embankment are big machines for transporting and distributing the masses. By driving on the slopes, the lower sealing layer is often damaged, so that it can also lead to leaks when using multi-layer waterproofing membranes, resulting in a significant environmental hazard.

To improve the tightness, it is also known to incorporate so-called GCL mat (Geosynthetic Clay Liner) containing a bentonite mixture which swells under water action and thus forms a dense layer. But it is necessary to provide a uniform surface pressure of the filled with bentonite mat, otherwise there is locally different swelling behavior and a tearing apart of the bentonite layer.

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a method for establishing a seal protection layer in a landfill site for sludge industrial and mining waste, by which the actual sealing level is protected from heat and UV radiation and mechanical damage.

This object is achieved by a method having the features of claim 1.

The use of a protective tube mat made of a water-permeable geotextile fabric leads to a significant reduction in weight during transport, in comparison to the introduction of large quantities of sand or concrete for covering the sealing layer. The geotextile protective tube mats can be delivered rolled up and are then laid out on the floor of the landfill site and on the embankments. For laying, it is not necessary to drive on the waterproofing membranes with heavy working equipment, so that mechanical damage to the waterproofing membranes is avoided. Furthermore, the geotextile, from which the protective tube mats are formed, optically so dense that there is already in the unfilled state, a substantial protection against UV radiation for the underlying geomembranes. The geotextile protective tube mats can thus be designed at an early stage and can be subsequently aligned in their position to each other, being given already without filling a good UV protection for the geomembranes.

After the final positioning of the protective tube mats, the tube tubes formed therein are then individually filled with an aqueous suspension. For this purpose, parallel connection lines are present on the protective tube mats which a lower and upper layer of the fabric are connected to each other, in particular, are woven together, with each forming a tube between the connecting lines. These tube tubes are separated from each other, that is, the layers are so closely connected that, although water, but no sludge can flow into an adjacent tube. The tube tubes are also each individually closed at its end, z. B. by sewing the two layers. At one end, the tube can initially remain open and serve as a filling opening. It is also possible to introduce a separate filling opening on the upwardly facing position of the protective tube mat.

The tube is then filled via the filling opening so that a rib-shaped structure is formed, as with an air mattress, but with chambers separated from one another. The forming on the tube fins are in the bottom area of the landfill in any orientation, and preferably so that the maximum production length for the tubular mat of about 150m is optimally utilized and laying with as little seam or overlap sites as possible. In the embankment area, the orientation is such that the tube tubes or the ribs formed later by filling run in the direction of fall. They can also be arranged slightly obliquely, but only at an acute angle, in order to preserve the flowability of the filled-in sludge during the installation of the protective layer.

The filling can be done with a water-sand mixture or with concrete. The water can escape quickly through the geotextile. As a result, according to the invention, a dehydration and thus an automatic compression of the filled substance within the tube are already carried out during the filling process. Essential here is the use of mats with separate, tubular subdivisions, because due to the relatively small diameter of a single tube in relation to the mat overall, the water has to cover only small ways, until it gets to the geotextile outer skin and there drain or evaporate , The shape of the tube also means that the filled strand is almost completely surrounded by geotextile tissue, ie in particular also at the side edges at which the connecting lines are formed. For the time being, water always runs into a textile-covered outdoor area, but not directly into an adjacent hose chamber. The rib shape favors the drainage of the water at the bottom. With appropriate installation in the direction of fall, the escaping water can drain into the channels formed below the connecting lines. It is preferably provided that in the method according to the invention, the waste sludge to be stored in the landfill site itself can also be used to complete the protective hose mat. With such a hydraulic in-situ filling significant economic benefits are associated, since unlike the use of sand, soil or concrete initially the material and transport costs account for it and also because the reduction of capacity due to the up to 30 cm high protective layer is eliminated. Based on the considerable circumferential length of a mining landfill site is in the preferred method according to the invention preferred use of the waste sludge for filling the protective hoses a significant increase in volume in landfill corners available, which in turn the useful life of the landfill is extended.

The use of the waste sludge for filling is completely harmless, since the tightness with respect to the ground is in any case effected exclusively by the base sealing layers, which comprises, for example, a plastic sealing strip. The water-permeable but opaque geotextile fabric of the protective tube mat prevents sediment from being blown away by the influence of wind after the mud has dried out, potentially contaminating toxic substances. Since the water contained in the sludge can escape quickly through the geotextile, according to the invention, a dehydration and thus an automatic compression of the filled substance within the tube takes place already during the filling.

It is thus a solid and mechanically highly resistant protective layer is formed, which also completely shields the UV radiation and also offers good protection against heat effect on the underlying sealing layer due to their layer thickness. The rib structure created by the separate tube tubes during filling also leads to the formation of channels on the underside, which, in addition to facilitating the drainage of water during the filling and compression phase, can later also have a ventilation function.

Particularly advantageous is the use of a two-ply woven protective tube mat, in which the upper and the lower layer along the connecting lines are interwoven. As a result, not only a particularly high-load connection is created, but it also needs no additional seam to be introduced, so that the production time for the protective mat is reduced. It is also possible to make webs woven connecting lines sewn connecting lines or, for example, only interweave the edge edges and then make a split into several tube tubes via introduced in the middle seams.

Particularly advantageous in the method according to the invention is further that the transport of the filler without vehicles is possible by a pumpable suspension is introduced via a hose system in the tube tubes. For this purpose, the hose tubes have one or more filling openings, depending on their length. In the case of the horizontal protective floor mats to be laid out horizontally, the filling openings are arranged in particular in a central area, so that a flow direction on both sides and thus a uniform filling result. It is also possible to provide additional filling openings in the respective end areas in the floor protection tube mats, in order to fill the tube tubes quickly.

In the slope protection hose mats, however, the filling opening is preferably provided at the top of the protective hose mat to be arranged so that here either a hose nozzle is introduced and the sludge from there runs down in the tube or that the tube is pushed through the filling opening in the tube and then is gradually withdrawn with increasing filling level.

A preferred application provides for the protective tube mat to be laid on a bentonite-containing base sealing layer. By filling the hoses on the one hand water comes out, which leads to the swelling of the bentonite. In addition, this also provides a ballast, which prevents rising of the geomembranes and / or uneven swelling of bentonite webs.

A geotextile suitable for carrying out the method is given in claim 9 and comprises at least one lower and one upper layer, which are interconnected by at least two parallel connecting lines, so that at least one tubular tube is formed between the connecting lines. Preferably, a subdivision into several tube tubes takes place. Since the tube tubes, which are initially lying flat, rise up in rib form during filling, a subdivision into a plurality of individual tube tubes serves, in particular, to reduce the height of the completely filled protective tube mat.

Particularly advantageous is the use of a polypropylene fabric for the production of the protective tube mat, as this results in a high chemical resistance. Another advantage is that the possibility of using a polyolefin a weld by thermal action or by ultrasonic welding results.

In addition, a further preferred embodiment of a geotextile protective tube mat according to the invention provides an additional UV protective layer, which is formed from a synthetic fiber fleece and is placed on the outwardly facing sun-exposed surface of the protective tube mat. This UV protective layer is at least selectively connected to the multi-layered protective mat, so that the installation of the protective tube mat and its UV protective layer can be done in a single operation. The UV protection layer protects the sun-exposed areas, especially at the slope protection tube mats. In the field of floor protection hose mats, a UV protective layer is generally not required, provided that the commissioning and filling of the landfill site takes place shortly after laying.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. The figures show in detail:

Fig. 1 is a protective tube mat in a sectional perspective view

Fig. 2 is a protective tube mat in plan view

Fig. 3 is an empty landfill corners in a perspective view;

4 shows a laying plan for a landfill site, in a perspective view;

and

Fig. 5 is a landfill corners with some designed protective hose mats, in a perspective view

FIG. 1 shows a protective tube mat 10 required for carrying out the method according to the invention in a sectioned perspective view. This consists of a lower layer 17 and an upper layer 18, which are each formed as geotextile, wherein the layers 17, 18 are connected to each other along parallel connecting lines 15, in particular interwoven with each other. Another connecting line 15 is in each case at the outer edges. Additional fasteners, such as zippers, may be provided at the edges to allow adjoining tubular protective mats to overlap each other without overlap. Filling openings 13 serve to fill the tube tubes 12 formed between the adjacent connecting lines 11 and between the interconnected layers 17, 18. On the upper layer 18, an additional UV protective layer 19 is applied. This is connected to the underlying fabric layer of the upper layer 18 along the connecting lines 1 1, 15.

Figure 2 shows the protective tube mat 10 in the unfilled state from above. The width, and thus the size and number of connecting lines 1 1 and tube 12, is limited production technology and is about 5 m. In the longitudinal direction, however, very long track lengths of up to more than 100 m are possible.

This width is for example divided so that the tube stirring 12 in the filled state have a height of about 30 cm - 40 cm. Since there is no strong internal pressure during the filling, which takes place solely with hydrostatic pressure, an elliptical cross-section results for each tube after filling, the z. B. has a width of about 60 cm at the said height of 30cm - 40 cm. Together with the surface required for weaving, welding, gluing or sewing along the connecting lines 11, 15, the width per tubular tube 12 in the unfilled state is approximately 70-90 cm, so that over a web width of 5 m approximately 5 to 7 Tube tubes 12 are placed side by side.

FIG. 2 shows a relatively short protective tube mat 10, which is provided for covering a slope. Therefore, filling openings 13, which allow access to the tube tubes 12, introduced only in an upper end region. The protective tube mat 10 is closed at its respective ends with a transverse seam 14.

Figure 3 shows a landfill 1, which has a bottom portion 2 and this embracing embankment 3. The embankment 3 rises to a slope crown 4 and then falls outwards again. The landfill 1 is already prepared by flattening the substrate and by applying a ground seal layer.

FIG. 4 shows a possible laying plan for the landfill site 1. The dashed lines indicate the location of the embankment protection mats 10 to be erected later. The dotted lines indicate the location of the ground-protection tube mats 10 '. All protective tube mats 10, 10 'can be prefabricated accurately to an allowance at the landfill corners 1, so that they fit accurately after laying and mutual bonding on the slope 3 and on the floor 2, even in curved areas of the slope. 3 FIG. 5 shows the landfill site 1 with some protective hose mats 10, 10 'shown by way of example. In the floor area 2, a floor protection hose mat 10 'is designed on the left edge, which extends over the entire length of the floor 2. In the slope area 3 left next to a slope protection tube mat 10 is placed. In the overlapping area with the floor mat 10 ', the embankment mat 10 lies on top.

In the slope hose protection mat 10 left and the other slope hose protection mat 10 right on the opposite bank hoses 20 are inserted into the filling openings 13, through which mud is pumped into the tube 12 tubes.

After pumping form of the tube 12 ribs, which are separated by the intermediate connecting lines 1 1, 15. When resting on the front embankment protective tube mat 10 of the filling is already completed. The filling openings 13 are closed. Due to the three-dimensional shaping of the slope hose protection mat 10 during filling, a transverse contract occurs, which must be taken into account in the creation of the installation plan according to FIG. 4, ie the web width must first be assumed to be excessive in accordance with the width in the unfilled state according to FIG be and then must reach the intended final size after the filling process, so that along the slope ring 3 and on the bottom 2 a gapless, but also formed without folding folds coverage of the underlying sealing layers can be achieved.

Claims

claims:

1 . A method for establishing a seal protective layer in a landfill corners (1) for sludge industrial and mining waste, wherein the landfill docks (1) at least one bottom surface (2) and a slope ring (3), which at least up to the level of a maximum level with a - or multilayer base sealing layer are covered, characterized by the following steps:

Provision and use of floor protective tube mats (10, 10 ') consisting of a water-permeable, multi-layered geotextile fabric, in which at least one lower layer (17) and one upper layer (18) are directly connected to one another along a plurality of parallel connecting lines (1 1, 15) are connected, between adjacent connecting lines (1 1; 15) separate tube tubes

(12) are formed, which in each case at least one filling opening

(13);

- Laying the ground-protection tube mats (10, 10 ') on the bottom surface (2) of the dump (1);

- laying slope protection tube mats (10) on the slope ring (3), wherein the tube tubes (12) are aligned in the direction of the slope of the slope (3) or at an acute angle thereto;

Filling each tube (12) individually with an aqueous suspension and closing the filling openings (13).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the

Hose tubes (12) are filled with the in the landfill docks (1) to be deposited sludge.

A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the protective tube mat (10, 10 ') is woven in at least two separate layers (17, 18) and that the lower and upper layers (17, 18) along the connecting lines (1 1; 15) are woven together.

4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

characterized in that the protective tube mat (10, 10 ') from at least two layers (17, 18) of a geotextile fabric is formed, which layers (17, 18) along the connecting lines (1 1, 1 1') are sewn together.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that below the base sealing layer, an additional sealing layer is arranged, which contains a swellable bentonite solid mixture.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the protective tube mats (10; 10 ') are laid overlapping and that during the filling first the tube tubes (12) of a top resting protective mat (10; 10') are filled and then the tube tubes (12) of an underlying protective tube mat (10, 10 ') are filled.

7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the slope protection tube mats (10) are provided with a filling opening (13) which is arranged in an end region.

8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom protective tube mats (10 ') with at least one filling opening (13) are provided, which is arranged in a central longitudinal region of the tube tube (12).

9. geotextile protection tube mat for performing the method according to any one of the preceding claims, consisting of at least two layers (17, 18) of a water-permeable, multi-layer geotextile tissue bes, in which at least one lower layer (17) and an upper layer (18) along a plurality of parallel connecting lines (1 1, 15) are interconnected, characterized in that between the connecting lines (1 1, 15) each a tube tube (12) is formed, which has at least one filling opening (13), wherein the tube tubes from each other are separated and each have at least one own filling opening (13).

10. geotextile protection tube mat according to claim 9, characterized in that the geotextile fabric is a polypropylene fabric,

1 1. Geotextile protective tube mat according to claim 9 or 10, characterized by a UV protective layer (19) connected at least on one side to the protective tube mat (10; 10 '), which is formed from a plastic fiber fleece.