Geomembrane Technologies' floating agricultural cover system is an economical, yet functional cover package for farms with existing manure holding tanks and lagoons. The primary purpose of the cover system is to reduce manure handling costs and improve the fertilizer value of the tank’s contents.The cover system can also capture odorous gases for use as an energy source, and reduce greenhouse gases produced in manure tanks. The cover works especially well for swine manure and other similar type waste.

GTI's agricultural covers provide numerous benefits to farmers:

• Reduction in manure volume due to the elimination of rainwater, which increases the tank capacity (more manure can be stored without increasing the tank size)
• Reduction in the volume of manure to be mixed and spread on land
• Improved manure quality: captures more ammonia resulting in higher nitrogen content, eliminating the addition of expensive chemical nitrogen
• Accumulation of greenhouse gas credits due to reduced emissions
• Total elimination of odours, flies and insects from the manure tank
• Reduction of odours during land application by as much as 70%

GTI's cover systems have many features, including:

• An engineered, insulated floating membrane cover permanently anchored and hermetically sealed to the tank perimeter
• A series of weight lines positioned along the cover surface to accommodate level fluctuations and rainwater removal
• A composite membrane durable enough to safely support foot traffic and snow load
• A number of ports for sampling the interior contents of the tank
• An access hatch to permit lowering the manure pump into the tank without coming in contact with the cover
• A completely sealed hatch skirt which allows the hatch doors to be opened without releasing odorous gases found underneath the cover

Permanently installed covers require low maintenance and can remain in place for a decade or more. GTI’s cover systems are custom fabricated and installed with no disruption to farm operations.

GTI's cover systems are protected by patents and patents-pending.

With 25 years experience in the cover industry, GTI can custom-build a floating or structurally supported cover for any application. Contact us today to discuss your needs: toll free 866-494-5500.