--- title: "Case Study: Enhancing Mining Efficiency with Ocean Non Wovens’ Geotextile Solutions  " date: 2024-06-03 author: "Pawan Khatri" url: https://oceangeosynthetics.com/case-study-enhancing-mining-efficiency-with-ocean-non-wovens-geotextile-solutions/ --- June 3, 2024 | [Case Studies](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/category/case-studies/) # Case Study: Enhancing Mining Efficiency with Ocean Non Wovens’ Geotextile Solutions   Ocean Non Wovens supplied 4000 square meters of Ocean Non Woven Geotextile-200 GSM to a [mining](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/suitable_sectors/power-and-mining/) project in Rayagada, Odisha. The geotextile was used to control erosion, keep site drainage working and protect the stability of the mine’s working areas. ## Project overview - **Location:** Rayagada, Odisha - **Project:** Mining project - **Product:** Ocean Non Woven Geotextile-200 GSM - **Quantity:** 4000 Sqm The project extracts minerals under environmental compliance requirements. Rayagada lies in the hilly Eastern Ghats of southern Odisha and gets heavy south-west monsoon rain, so erosion, water management and the stability of haul roads and slopes are constant concerns. ## Challenges on site 1. **Soil erosion and stability:** mining disturbs the natural soil structure, which increases erosion and instability, affecting both site safety and productivity. 2. **Water management:** drainage has to prevent waterlogging and carry stormwater runoff away. Poor water management causes operational delays and environmental hazards. 3. **Environmental compliance:** the operation must keep its impact on the surrounding land and streams to a minimum, including sediment carried off site in runoff. ## What a nonwoven geotextile does on a mine site A needle-punched nonwoven [geotextile](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/products/geotextile-manufacturers/) performs four functions: - **Separation:** laid between soft subgrade and aggregate on haul roads and working platforms, it stops the layers intermixing, so the road base keeps its thickness under heavy dumpers. - **Filtration:** water passes through while soil particles are held back, which keeps drains, trench filters and slope drains from clogging. - **Erosion control:** placed under riprap or other armour on slopes and drain channels, it stops the soil beneath being washed out through the gaps. - **Protection:** it cushions geomembranes and other structures against sharp stones and heavy loads. A 200 GSM nonwoven contributes some tensile strength and stabilisation, but it is not a reinforcement product. Where a slope or embankment needs real tensile reinforcement, [geogrids](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/products/geogrid-manufacturers/) or high-strength woven geotextiles are the right choice. ## Ocean Non Woven Geotextile-200 GSM - **Tensile strength:** durable under construction loads and long-term service. - **Filtration:** keeps drainage working while preventing soil loss. - **UV resistance:** resists degradation from sunlight during placement, though it should still be covered promptly. - **Chemical resistance:** suitable for sites with possible chemical exposure. 200 GSM is a mid-weight grade, commonly used for separation and filtration under moderate construction loads. Heavier grades are chosen where coarse, angular fill or heavy compaction plant raises the risk of puncture. ## Installation at Rayagada 1. **Site preparation:** the surface was graded and sharp objects that could damage the fabric were removed. 2. **Installation:** the Ocean Non Woven Geotextile-200 GSM was rolled out across the designated areas, with overlaps between rolls to keep the layer continuous. 3. **Performance monitoring:** the geotextile was inspected and tested regularly through the project to confirm it met the required standards. ## Results **Soil stability:** the geotextile improved soil stability across the site and helped prevent erosion around the mine’s infrastructure. **Water management:** its filtration kept drainage working, reducing waterlogging and keeping the site operating through heavy rain. **Environmental protection:** by limiting erosion and managing runoff, it supported the project’s environmental compliance and reduced its impact on the surrounding ecosystem. Ocean Non Wovens manufactures and supplies nonwoven geotextiles and other [geosynthetics](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/category/geosynthetics/) for mining, infrastructure and environmental projects. Contact our team to choose the right grade for your site, or read more [case studies](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/case-studies/). Get Ocean Geosynthetics in your Google feed[![](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/google-g-logo.svg)Add us as a preferred source on Google](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://oceangeosynthetics.com/) [![Shoreline Protection & Shoreline Stabilization Techniques shown in the image](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/nrcstn83005_2400-300x200.jpg)](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/shoreline-protection-stabilization-techniques/) [Insights](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/category/insights/) [Shoreline Protection and Stabilisation Techniques](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/shoreline-protection-stabilization-techniques/) Shoreline protection works best when it treats the cause of erosion, not only the retreating edge. A seawall built in front of a beach that… [See More](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/shoreline-protection-stabilization-techniques/) [![Workers laying black biaxial geogrid on compacted soil in Kutch while a loader spreads crushed stone](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ocean-cpwd-bhuj-geogrid-photo-300x225.webp)](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/cpwd-infrastructure-ocean-geogrid-60-kn/) [Case Studies](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/category/case-studies/) [Case Study: CPWD Project in Bhuj, Gujarat – Strengthening Infrastructure with Ocean Geogrid 60 Kn](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/cpwd-infrastructure-ocean-geogrid-60-kn/) For a Central Public Works Department (CPWD) project in Bhuj, Gujarat, Ocean Non Wovens supplied 17,000 sq m of Ocean Geogrid 60 kN to reinforce… [See More](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/cpwd-infrastructure-ocean-geogrid-60-kn/) [![picture showing slope stabilization](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/slop-300x200.png)](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/geotextiles-for-slope-stabilization/) [Geotextile](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/category/geotextile/), [Insights](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/category/insights/) [Geotextiles for Slope Stabilization](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/geotextiles-for-slope-stabilization/) Natural and human-made forces create a lot of disruption from time-to-time and change the entire earth’s topography. Rampant urbanization has led to deplorable deforestation, which… [See More](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/geotextiles-for-slope-stabilization/) ![](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/tom-barrett-OQL4DLy3Nys-unsplash-1.webp) ## Contact US --- # Ocean Global --- ## Let's Keep In Touch (Social) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OceanglobalOG/) - [X / Twitter](https://twitter.com/oceanglobalog) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/oceanglobalog) - [Pinterest](https://in.pinterest.com/oceanglobal/) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocean-non-wovens-pvt-ltd/) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0Aw7paUQqwZPS4L7G7UCA) ![Trust Seal](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cover-trustseal.png-150x150.webp) --- - [Privacy Policy](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/terms-policies/) --- ## Contact Column - [Contact Us](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/contact/) - Email: [sales@oceangeosynthetics.com](mailto:sales@oceangeosynthetics.com) - Address: [RR-24, 2nd Floor, Rohtak Road, Mianwali Nagar, New Delhi – 110087, India](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iy7USRyPnFETrmVD6) --- ## Bottom Bar [Ocean Non Wovens Pvt. Ltd © 2026](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/)