Applying Polyacrylamide (PAM) to Reduce Seepage Loss of Water Through Unlined Canals

摘要

High molecular weight, linear, anionic polyacrylamide (PAM) is under investigation as a means of sealing unlined water delivery canals, thus potentially increasing the amount of water for downstream users. This study uses a two-layer conceptual model to explore the mechanism of reducing water loss from seepage.