{"id":4765,"date":"2026-09-11T17:39:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T09:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novageoasia.com\/?post_type=portfolio&p=4765"},"modified":"2026-09-24T09:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:34:59","slug":"jor-dam-reservoir-desilting","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/novageoasia.com\/id\/case_study\/jor-dam-reservoir-desilting\/","title":{"rendered":"Jor Dam Reservoir Desilting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jor Dam Reservoir, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia<\/h1>\r\n\t
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A high-volume sediment dewatering initiative ensuring eco-friendly effluent discharge and restored hydroelectric storage capacity within a highly constrained mountainous footprint.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Location<\/h3><\/div>
Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia<\/div> <\/div>
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Product Grade<\/h3><\/div>
NovaTube NT125D Geotextile Tube<\/div> <\/div>
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Primary Application<\/h3><\/div>
Dewatering Geotextile Tube<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Challenges Faced<\/h2>\r\n\t
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Reservoir maintenance and desilting operations at hydroelectric dam sites present complex sediment management and environmental control challenges:<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n

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High-Volume Silt & Sediment Accumulation<\/h3><\/div>
Silt build-up reduces active reservoir capacity and threatens turbine intake efficiency, requiring large-scale desilting without disturbing power plant operations.<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Logistical & Footprint Constraints<\/h3><\/div>
The mountainous terrain of Cameron Highlands limits available land for conventional dewatering lagoons or mechanical filter presses.<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Strict Environmental Discharge Standards<\/h3><\/div>
Dredged slurry must be effectively dewatered so that clear effluent water can be safely discharged back into the natural watercourse without causing downstream turbidity or pollution.<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Solution<\/h2>\r\n\t
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To efficiently contain, dewater, and consolidate large volumes of dredged sediment within a compact layout, NovaTube NT125D geotextile tubes<\/strong> were deployed on-site.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n

High-Efficiency Filtration & Dewatering<\/h3>

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Engineered from specially woven high-strength filter fabric, NovaTube NT125D retains fine solid particles while allowing clear, filtered water to pass through its pores under pumping pressure.<\/div> <\/div><\/div>

High Pumping Capacity & Volume Containment<\/h3>

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A total of 166 geotextile tube units were systematically filled with dredged slurry, utilizing available land efficiently by stacking and lining up the tubes safely.<\/div> <\/div><\/div>

High Pumping Capacity & Volume Containment<\/h3>

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A total of 166 geotextile tube units were systematically filled with dredged slurry, utilizing available land efficiently by stacking and lining up the tubes safely.<\/div> <\/div><\/div>

Accelerated Desiccated Solid Reduction<\/h3>

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Continuous passive dewatering reduced the total bulk volume of wet sediment into dry, manageable solid cakes, making handling and containment significantly more cost-effective.<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Result<\/h2>
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Successful Silt Management<\/h3><\/div>
Efficiently dewatered massive quantities of reservoir sediment, helping restore water storage capacity for TNB’s hydroelectric infrastructure.<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Eco-Friendly Discharge<\/h3><\/div>
Delivered clean, filtered effluent water meeting environmental compliance standards before discharge into the surrounding ecosystem.<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Optimized Land Usage<\/h3><\/div>
Maximize sediment containment within a restricted footprint, avoiding the high capital expenditure and land requirements of traditional dewatering methods.<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Have a Similar Marine Project?<\/h2>
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Consult with our geosynthetics engineers to design a custom turbidity control solution for your specific site conditions.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>

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