HDPE LINING - TANKS

AL RAWAE AL FANIYA CONTRACTING EST (ARAFCON)

Documentation

 Method of statement
 Material technical data sheet
 Welders certificate
 Mobilization plan
 Manpower namelist
 Manpower ID’s
Material

 Raw material – First quality Resin, fillers & recycled polymers

 Carbon black - Added to provide ultraviolet resistance

 Type - Double side smooth

 Length – 50 meter, width – 8 meter & thickness 3mm
 Rolls shall be identified with a unique roll number printed on a label.
LEBAL

 Roll Number
 Manufacturer
 Thickness
 Material type
Storage and Handling

 Rolls of material are handled with equipment.

 Fabric straps are attached to the rolls of material to be used for unloading.
 Storage area shall be reasonably flat and free of sharp rocks.
Quality Checklist

 Identification labels on material rolls shall be inspected and roll numbers

recorded for future documentation.
 Visual Inspection is needed to check the material quality.
 Check the installation of T-Lock over the tank.
Safety Checklist

 PPE – Helmet, Gloves, safety jacket, Safety shoes, Goggles.

 Proper equipment shall be used for loading & unloading.
 Welding equipment & generator shall be isolated from the hazards
materials.
 Fire extinguisher shall be provided.
 Smoking shall not be permitted on the geo membrane.
 Equipment

 Generator
 Extrusion machine
 Hot air gun
 Field Tensiometer
 Vacuum Box
 Air needle with gauge
 Spark tester
 Grinder
 Hand Tools
Deployment

 Unrolled using methods that will not damage, stretch.

 Each panel deployed shall be assigned layout drawings.
 Tack welding may be acceptable as a temporary measure.
Preparation

Surface shall be wiped with a clean cloth to remove moisture, dust, dirt,
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debris.
 Solvents or adhesives shall not be used.
 Panels shall overlap by a minimum of three inches for all welds.
Fish mouths or wrinkles at seam overlaps shall be cut to achieve a flat
overlap.
Seams shall be welded only when ambient temperature is between 32°F
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and 110°F
Preparation

 Trial welds shall be performed on geo membrane samples to verify welding

equipment operations and performance
 The primary method of welding shall be wedge welding and extrusion
welding.
Welding Procedures

 Fusion (wedge) welding utilizes a metallic wedge heated to the required

temperature and guided between the lapped edges of adjacent panels.
 Welding apparatus shall be automated, vehicular-mounted,
 Installer takes care to assure correct machine speed and alignment.
 Extrusion welding entails placing a hot extrudate on top of the preheated
lap of two adjoining panels.
 The temperature controllers are then set to appropriate temperatures and
the machines are allowed to heat to
Hot Air Seaming:

Hot air seaming utilizes a resistance heater, blower and temperature

controller to force hot air between the lapped edges of the adjoining geo
membranes.
 Pressure is immediately applied to bond the two sheets.
Seam Inspection

 A close visual inspection of the seam is made.

 Inspection is to include weld alignment.
 The weld thickness and profile is inspected.
 Defective areas are marked and repaired.
 Then the repairs are inspected and approved.
 Ensure that no defective area goes unrepaired.
Thank You