YOOIL Rubber Dam and

Advanced Water resource

management solutions

Think Flexible
Think Inflatable Rubber Dam

Think “Flexible” Think Inflatable “Rubber Dam”

Government Awards, Patents and Quality Assurance Certificates
Achieved Landmark Projects

-Over 300 Rubber dams installed in Korea, Government approved Excellent Technology
-Strong tie up and collaboration with Government organizations, departments and labs
Achieved Landmark Projects

Third major city in Korea, YOOIL installed 11 Rubberdams conjunction operation with STP
Achieved Landmark Projects

Number One Supplier of Rubberdam in Canada!

Achieved Landmark Projects

Project name: Kapuskasing project

Location: Ontario, Canada
Client: Hydromega Service, Inc.
Dimension of Rubberdams:
2.0mH x 45mL x 2 spans for 4 stations
Capacity of power generation: 5.5MW per station
Generating Flow: 40m³/s per turbine
Annual Production: 21,000MWh per station
Construction 18 months
Achieved Landmark Projects

Registered Vendor for maintenance and replacing of Rubberdams for City of Los Angeles, California,
USA

Selected company for maintenance and replacing of all 11 Rubberdams in Hong Kong,
YOOIL was reviewed and compared against all manufactures over the world
Rubber dams simply make River better!

• Rubber Dams are Most Versatile, Most Economical and Most Eco-Friendly Water
solution
• Strong against icing and harsh climate
History of Rubberdam and YOOIL Advanced Technology

Non-coupled pressed Rubber sheet Bullet-proof Rubber sheet

(1.6 x 10.2m)
4th
Generation

EPDM + Reinforced fabric

3rd - Rubber Dam with multiple layers ❖ YOOIL PROJECTS

(1985, Japan and U.S.) - Domestic : over 300
Generation 13.5mm
- ethylene propylene + nylon - International : 34

2nd - France
- 1.5*46m
Generation - Air+Water
5mm

- U.S. (1959) - U.S.

1st - Firestone - 23 Rubber dam
Generation - Fabric Dam until 1965
- 1.8*40m

1950 1970 1990 2016

Advanced Technology of Rubberdam by YOOIL

4th Generation (2010 ~ Now)

➢ Increase in strength and less risk of failure

Non-Jointed
Vulcanization ➢ Increase Service Life of Dam

➢ Least maintenance required

Abrasion Indicator
➢ Easy and visible on abrasion monitor

Bullet & Knife ➢ Durability improvement

resistance
Rubber bladder ➢ Protect from vandalism
Longer span without piers or abutments

Rubberdams can be installed without a mid-structure up to 150 m length.

Patent Features of YOOIL Rubberdam
Cheap and easy maintenance

Visible early mark for wear Simple patching to prevent

further damage
Least maintenance cost

-No painting, greasing or lubrication needed.

-Small punctured holes are easily repaired
just like car tires. In case of larger hole, simply “patch up.”
-Now, the patent abrasion indicator inside of rubber sheet is available for early warning
system.
Bullet proof
Bullet proof testing and certification
Vandalism Resistance Testing
Easy and quick operation by lower pressure air

Inflation and Deflation

within 30 minutes
Easy and quick operation by lower pressure air

Deflated

Inflation and Deflation

within 30 minutes

Inflated
SCADA Operated
Patent Anchoring system of YOOIL Rubberdam

Single is suitable for low flow & minimal Double type can increase the stability of the dam
tail water condition body allowing higher head water of overflow
(solution for reverse flow)
Applied to variable side slope

Rubber dam can be installed in rivers with any side slope angle up to 90°degree vertical.
Long Design Life

Rubber sheet is available to safeguard the deflated rubber body against damage by
river-borne debris such as rolling rocks and logs
Beautification by Urban Rubberdam with LED lighting
Applications of rubberdam

Most Versatile & Robust Solution

Flood Prevention and control

Adjusting the level of the rubber dam accordingly as the river rises and falls
Checking bidirectional flow

Prevent the saline water from sea to mix with fresh water of river in coastal areas
Intake structures for SHP
Increasing Crest Elevation of Existing Dams & Weirs
 Comparison with other type of gate system

Technical comparison of rubberdam and Steel Gates

S.No Parameter Rubberdam Steel Gates
Overtopping may results in damaging the gates and resulting in dam failu
1 Handling of flood By deflation of rubber-dam, natural river conditions can be created to pass the flood
re.
2 Afflux Negligible Afflux Considerable afflux
Not suitable to take care of downstream water level due to tidal variation
Handelling of Tail water le Works well in upstream water levels in flood and downstream water conditions in ca
3 .
vel se of high tides
Truinion rubmergence in case of radial gate may cause dam failure
Easy to inflate and deflate all within 30-40 minutes from zero to max height of 6. Thi
Operation is tedious; some times gate sucked in opening due to hing rusti
4 Operation s will allow all extreme flood events of SPF and PMF. Moreover, in event of logs and
ng/seal damage.
boulders coming from upstream, will not damage the rubber-dam structure.
5 Maintenance cost Low maintenance High maintenance due to large nos of moving parts repair of seals
Gate operation in Sedime Rubber is flexible in nature. Capable of performing deflation even in the presence of
6 It may not be possible to open when there is excessive sediment.
nts dirt and sedimentation on the downstream side.
7 Cost of civil works Maximum span can be 150m. Hence less no of piers, Hence Low Civil cost Cost is high in comparison of rubberdam

8 Construction time Very fast in construction Long construction time

9 Landscaping Beautiful Landscape In river environment Ordinary landscaping

10 Power consumption Requires very less power; can operate on Solar Power requirement for operation is high compared to rubber-dams.
Water leaks to each side abutments, When time passes side seal ages, m
11 Leakage No leakage problem as there is no mechanical part connection.
ore water leaks and needs to replace parts.
12 Repair Job No major machinery required Mobile crane and other machinery are required for repair
Comparison of Steel gates and Rubber-dam Gates

Steel Gates Rubberdam

Discharging capacity 11000 m3/sDischarging capacity 11000m3/s
Water Way 425 mWater Way 425m
No of Gates/bays 28 NosNo of Bays 7Nos
Height of Gate 2.5 mHeight of Gate 2.5m
Width of Gate 12 mWidth of Gate 59m
Operational and Maintenance cost comparison of Steel gates
and Rubber-dam Gates
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Think “Flexible” Think Inflatable “Rubber Dam”