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Testing Of Accelerated Pozzolanic Activity Of Fly Ash, Anne Oberlink, Tom Robl, Bob Jewell, Haley Johnson
Testing Of Accelerated Pozzolanic Activity Of Fly Ash, Anne Oberlink, Tom Robl, Bob Jewell, Haley Johnson
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The determination of the pozzolanic reaction in fly ash by ASTM strength activity index has been shown to be problematic, frequently producing false positives. The use of Wenner probe resistivity has been demonstrated to be rapid, simple and non-destructive method, producing no false positives. However, using this method and confirming it with other techniques finds that the reaction itself is slow with a dilatancy of 28 days or more before the measurements become discriminatory, a major drawback to this method. This study used high-temperature, high humidity curing of OPC-based mortars with various fly ash sources to determine how pozzolanic activity …
Innovative Analysis Of Groundwater Data For Scalable, Defensible, And Predictive Compliance, Shannon Zahuranec
Innovative Analysis Of Groundwater Data For Scalable, Defensible, And Predictive Compliance, Shannon Zahuranec
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Groundwater monitoring networks at coal combustion residual (CCR) facilities now yield dataset volumes that routinely exceed the capacity of traditional, univariate interpretation. This presentation introduces a scalable multivariate and machine learning (ML) framework that prioritizes understanding data structure before predictive models are applied. The workflow applies Principal Component Analysis and other multivariate statistics to groundwater datasets, to illustrate how unsupervised learning can rapidly reveal dominant sources and controls on impacted and unimpacted groundwater quality. The talk frames multivariate analysis as a practical portfolio management tool, emphasizing inference categories rather than concentrations or site identifiers. Fleet-scale multivariate screening offers strategic advantages …
Evaluating The Properties Of Ohio Ponded Fly Ash For Reliable Use In Concrete Mixtures, Ayah Suliman
Evaluating The Properties Of Ohio Ponded Fly Ash For Reliable Use In Concrete Mixtures, Ayah Suliman
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Concrete producers are under pressure to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete while maintaining a reliable supply of supplementary cementitious materials. Meanwhile, U.S. coal production in 2023 declined to less than half of its 2008 peak, significantly reducing the availability of fresh ASTM C618 compliant fly ash. At the same time Ohio contains more than 145 million cubic yards of coal combustion residuals stored in ponds, representing a large and underutilized source of potential fly ash for concrete applications. This study evaluates the suitability of harvested Ohio ponded fly ash for use in concrete through practical and specification-driven testing aligned …
Basin Ash Harvesting At The Brunner Island Station, Kyle Flynn
Basin Ash Harvesting At The Brunner Island Station, Kyle Flynn
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Tribo-electrostatic separation has been used for the commercial beneficiation of coal combustion fly ash to produce a low carbon product for use as a cement replacement in concrete for over twenty-five years. With 24 separators in 18 coal-fired power plants and cement plants across the world, ST Equipment & Technology LLC’s (STET) patented electrostatic separator has been used to produce over 25 million tons of low carbon product that has been recycled for use in concrete or cement production. STET has developed and commercialized a new process for beneficiation of reclaimed fly ash from landfills and ponds that utilizes fly …
Adaptive Design And Execution In Ccr Pond Closure: A Case Study Of Technical And Regulatory Innovation, Jay Mokotoff, Angie Casbon-Scheller
Adaptive Design And Execution In Ccr Pond Closure: A Case Study Of Technical And Regulatory Innovation, Jay Mokotoff, Angie Casbon-Scheller
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Closure by removal (CbR) of CCR impoundments presents complex challenges, particularly when unique hydrogeologic conditions exist. This presentation highlights the advance planning and ongoing closure of a Midwestern utility’s East Ash Pond (EAP), a relatively small facility with highly atypical characteristics. To comply with the CCR Rule, sluicing to the EAP ceased while the generating unit remained operational. Fly ash handling was converted to a dry system for beneficial reuse; however, wet sluicing of bottom ash continued. To avoid constructing a new regulated CCR impoundment, an innovative geotextile tube containment area (GTCA) was designed and implemented to capture bottom ash …
Evolution Of Instrumentation Use For Ccr Unit Decision Making, Nick Mcclung, Victoria Bierwirth, Matt Bishop
Evolution Of Instrumentation Use For Ccr Unit Decision Making, Nick Mcclung, Victoria Bierwirth, Matt Bishop
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Over the past decades, the power industry’s instrumentation needs and requirements have shifted to meet industry standards and regulations. In the early 2010s, piezometers and slope inclinometers were the primary types of instrumentation used to evaluate the stability of a CCR Unit. Some of the piezometers and slope inclinometers installed are still in use today to evaluate long-term stability for operations and closure. Since this time, additional instrument types were selected for installation including observation wells and temporary wells to further understand phreatic conditions within the CCR Unit. As utilities are faced with closures including removal of free liquids, data …
Benefits Of Geophysical Imaging For Coal Combustion Residuals Management Unit Delineation, Gabriel Herbert
Benefits Of Geophysical Imaging For Coal Combustion Residuals Management Unit Delineation, Gabriel Herbert
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Gabriel J. Hebert1, Gregory B. Byer1, Margaret Gentile1 1Arcadis U.S., Inc., 2839 Paces Ferry Road SE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339 KEYWORDS: geophysical imaging, delineation, CCRMU ABSTRACT Under the 2024 Legacy CCR Rule detailed in 40 CFR Part 257, Section 75, all electric utility companies with a known legacy coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundment are required to conduct a facility evaluation to identify the location, dimensions, and volumes of CCR placed and remaining on site and to assess structural stability. At a minimum, the presence or absence of CCR management units (CCRMUs) must be documented through a desktop records …
Extracting Rees From Refuse Pile Coal, Howard Mcclintic
Extracting Rees From Refuse Pile Coal, Howard Mcclintic
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Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has a patented high temperature electric arc furnace (EAF) technology that reaches 4000-degree centigrade temperature(s). Such high temperatures are sufficient to extract each of the seventeen rare earth elements (REEs) from coal fly ash to ultimately manufacture diverse magnets. Neodymium iron boron magnets (NdFeB) are the strongest magnets produced, heretofore almost exclusively by the Chinese. For national security reasons, CTC has become part of the domestic supply chain, as an alternate to China. Scaling is the next hurdle, since our demonstration unit is operational. Nationwide, coal is decreasingly used as a fuel for generating electricity. However, …
Coal Ash-Derived Aluminosilicate Precursors: A Chemical Engineering Approach To Geopolymer Characterization, Abdullah Bashir, Abdur Raafey, Dilip Depan
Coal Ash-Derived Aluminosilicate Precursors: A Chemical Engineering Approach To Geopolymer Characterization, Abdullah Bashir, Abdur Raafey, Dilip Depan
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The chemical and microstructural evaluation of coal-derived aluminosilicate precursors is critical for understanding their suitability in advanced construction material systems. In this study, a characterization of Class F fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), and Silica Fumes (SF) was conducted to elucidate their morphological and elemental features. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used to assess particle morphology and surface characteristics (porosity, particle diameter, particle geometry), and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) to determine elemental composition and distribution. The analysis revealed distinct morphological and compositional differences among the precursors, including spherical fly ash particles, calcium-rich slag phases, and ultra-fine silica …
Zero-Waste And High-Value Valorization Of Coal Combustion Residues Via Critical Minerals Recovery And Cementitious Materials Production, Hongyan Ma
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Coal combustion residues (CCRs) pose significant environmental and disposal challenges, yet they also represent an untapped resource rich in aluminosilicates and critical minerals. This work presents a zero-waste, high-value valorization pathway that integrates critical mineral recovery with the production of cementitious materials. Advanced separation and extraction techniques are employed to recover strategically important elements such as gallium and rare earths, while the mineral-rich residues are simultaneously processed into supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) for blended cements and concretes. This integrated approach not only offsets the environmental burden of CCR disposal but also supports domestic supply chains of critical minerals and reduces …
State Permitting Program Update, Jessica Reiss
State Permitting Program Update, Jessica Reiss
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State Permitting Program Update Jessica L. Reiss, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 KEYWORDS: states, permitting, permit program, rulemaking ABSTRACT At the end of 2016, the United States Congress authorized states to establish permit programs for coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments and landfills.[1] Since then, several states have established such programs, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has approved programs for Oklahoma,[2] Georgia,[3] Texas,[4] and North Dakota,[5] proposed approval for Wyoming,[6] and denied approval for Alabama.[7] Other states, such as Indiana,[8] are actively working through the state rulemaking process and plan …
Probing The Critical Element Chemistry Of Coal-Combustion Fly Ash: Electron Microbeam Investigations Of The Spent Ash From The Pilot-Scale Acid Extraction Of Rare Earth Elements From A Beneficiated Kentucky Fly Ash, James Hower
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Fly ash derived from the combustion of an eastern Kentucky high volatile bituminous coal blend was beneficiated to yield a <75-μm product with a reduction in the carbon and spinels and reacted with a strong acid in a pilot-scale unit to extract rare earth elements. Electron microscopy showed a wide range of rare earth-bearing minerals. The acid-extracted fly ash had a rim that was depleted in REE and in most other elements except silicon.
From Clogs To Compliance: Overcoming Persistent Leachate Head Issues In Ccr Landfills, Breanne Kahnk, Zachary Bauman
From Clogs To Compliance: Overcoming Persistent Leachate Head Issues In Ccr Landfills, Breanne Kahnk, Zachary Bauman
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State and federal regulations require that landfills, including coal combustion residual (CCR) landfills, be designed and operated to maintain leachate head levels of less than 30 centimeters (approximately 1 foot). While proper leachate collection system design and routine maintenance are critical for meeting this requirement, challenges such as clogging of drainage media, pipes, fittings and/or pipeline perforations, settlement of collection pipes, and breaks in the piping system can lead to elevated leachate levels, posing risks to compliance and long-term system performance. TRC will provide an overview of leachate collection system regulatory requirements along with design, operation, and maintenance strategies that …
Revolutionizing Closure Systems: The Performance Advantages Of Structured Geomembranes, Scott Perugia
Revolutionizing Closure Systems: The Performance Advantages Of Structured Geomembranes, Scott Perugia
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Coal combustion residual (CCR) containment facilities have traditionally been closed using methods that have changed little over several decades, but structured geomembranes are now reshaping closure design by improving slope stability, increasing interface friction, enhancing drainage, and providing long-term durability. Two systems are emerging as leading solutions: a structured geomembrane paired with a geotextile and vegetative cover, and a structured geomembrane paired with engineered turf. This presentation compares these approaches using field performance data, laboratory testing, and lessons learned, with emphasis on key factors such as infiltration control, drainage efficiency, slope stability, constructability, and regulatory compliance. The engineered turf system …
Plasma Coal Ash Processing For Enhanced Recovery Of Rare Earth Elements & Precious Metals: Proven From R&D To Commercial Plants, George Paskalov, Victoria Campbell, Jason Honigberg
Plasma Coal Ash Processing For Enhanced Recovery Of Rare Earth Elements & Precious Metals: Proven From R&D To Commercial Plants, George Paskalov, Victoria Campbell, Jason Honigberg
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Our Radio-frequency Plasma System is an ash pretreatment before the application of extractive metallurgy and addresses current elemental, methodological, and technological limitations of complex and refractory coal ash. Our system data shows from 10-20% improved recovery, to 9x-100x. RFP can access all metals contained in coal ash. Our focus is not on the alteration of established methodologies, such as cyanidation for non-refractory ore, which has a proven return and capacity to achieve target revenue at-scale. Using the RFP systems, no waste is created, overburden can be more easily dealt with, and no metal content will be left behind. We assert …
Developing Concentrated Brines / Salt Slurries For Disposal Of Coal Ash Wastewaters., Lance Edling
Developing Concentrated Brines / Salt Slurries For Disposal Of Coal Ash Wastewaters., Lance Edling
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If coal ash wastewater is not fully concentrated to the greatest extent possible, then this results in greater disposal volumes and costs. However, concentrating a wastewater stream high in scaling compounds can be difficult. Membranes are prone to scale and Vacom thermal systems are higher in operating cost. This presentation will discuss the need to minimize disposal volumes by concentrating wastewater that is readily prone to scale and foul. The discussion will present past project examples of waste streams that were concentrated until salt crystals formed and the method used to minimize fouling and scaling during the concentration process. In …
Recinis™ Wet Beneficiation Process For Landfilled Coal Ash, Tim Sambrook
Recinis™ Wet Beneficiation Process For Landfilled Coal Ash, Tim Sambrook
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The decline of coal-fired power generation has reduced fresh “Run-of-Station” ash availability, increasing reliance on reclaimed ash from landfills to meet supplementary cementitious material (SCM) demand. This shift has lowered OPC replacement rates and raised concrete costs due to inconsistent ash quality. ReCinis™ offers a low-capex wet beneficiation solution for landfill-aged, saturated, and variable-quality coal ash. With over 5 billion tons of ash impounded in the U.S., this process enables long-term supply security where dry beneficiation is unsuitable. Combining proven mineral processing techniques with coal ash expertise, ReCinis™ can be deployed as a 150,000 tpa skid-mounted plant or scaled to …
Lessons Learned From A Full-Scale Discrete In-Situ Stabilization Project For Ccr Impoundment Closure, Tony Moran, Paul Jennings, Jacob Susser, Tim Silar
Lessons Learned From A Full-Scale Discrete In-Situ Stabilization Project For Ccr Impoundment Closure, Tony Moran, Paul Jennings, Jacob Susser, Tim Silar
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ENTACT, in collaboration with Silar Services, Inc., the patent holder of Discrete In-Situ Solidification (DISS) technology, has successfully performed a full-scale implementation of DISS in a Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) impoundment. DISS hydraulically isolates ash from surrounding groundwater by constructing a low-permeability barrier at the impoundment bottom to treat a layer of ash and tying into underlying natural soil layers. DISS enables targeted stabilization within a designated treatment zone, minimizing the disturbance of overburden compared to traditional excavation methods and reducing the use of costly cementitious reagents. The process starts with Reagentless Drilling of the overburden CCR utilizing a specialized …
Standardization Of Coal Ash Testing, Classification, And Harvesting, Benjamin Gallagher, Chris Frishcosy, Eric Hageman
Standardization Of Coal Ash Testing, Classification, And Harvesting, Benjamin Gallagher, Chris Frishcosy, Eric Hageman
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Standards such as product specifications, test methods, practices and guides play a crucial role in supporting both commerce and science. Standardization helps build consistency and reliability whether it pertains to the performance of an ingredient in a product or in the measurement of a material characteristic. Coal combustion products, such as coal ash and synthetic gypsum, exhibit unique characteristics and many standard have been developed to characterize these materials and support their beneficial use. ASTM is a voluntary, consensus-based organization, and publishes many standards related to coal combustion products. Currently, there are seven ASTM standards related to chemical analysis of …
Ccr 2026: The Plot Thickens—Your Complete Guide To What’S Next, Mark Rokoff
Ccr 2026: The Plot Thickens—Your Complete Guide To What’S Next, Mark Rokoff
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The landscape of CCR management is poised for significant transformation with the proposed EPA regulation introduced in early 2026. This presentation will provide a clear and enhanced summary of the key points in the proposed rule, highlighting the significant changes and implications for the industry. Where appropriate, it will be further enhanced by benchmarking data to compliment the key points and the effect to the “CCR Universe”. The proposed regulation aims to adjust the requirements for effective CCR management, introducing new compliance measures and timelines that will impact owner/operators across the board. Key discussion points will include: • Summary of …
Leachate Quantification And Reduction – One Facility’S Path To Zld, Cedric Ruhl
Leachate Quantification And Reduction – One Facility’S Path To Zld, Cedric Ruhl
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) that govern liquids discharged from energy production facilities. According to the ELG, energy production facilities that burn coal beyond December 31, 2034 must convert to a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system by December 31, 2029*. This presentation focuses on one coal-burning facility’s strategy to meet ZLD requirements. The predominant source of liquid that will be treated by the proposed ZLD system is leachate from an active coal combustion residual (CCR) landfill. Is the ZLD’s design capacity suitable for average leachate flow conditions? Is there enough leachate storage volume to manage …
Ai-Guided Upcycling Of Coal Combustion Residues In Blended Cement And Concrete, Hongyan Ma
Ai-Guided Upcycling Of Coal Combustion Residues In Blended Cement And Concrete, Hongyan Ma
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Coal combustion residues (CCRs), including fly ash, bottom ash, desulfurization gypsum, etc., on specification or off-specification, remain an abundant yet underutilized byproduct of power generation. While these materials have long been considered as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), their variable chemical and physical characteristics limit broader adoption in blended cement and concrete. This study introduces an AI-guided framework to accelerate the upcycling of CCRs into high-performance construction materials. By integrating materials informatics, machine learning models, and experimental validation, the framework enables rapid property prediction and performance-based preprocessing recommendation or mix design optimization for diverse CCR sources. Preliminary results demonstrate the ability …
Comparison Of Residuals From Neighboring Power Stations With Different Coal Combustion Technologies, Allan Kolker, Denise Levitan, Brett Valentine
Comparison Of Residuals From Neighboring Power Stations With Different Coal Combustion Technologies, Allan Kolker, Denise Levitan, Brett Valentine
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Due to the ongoing need for critical minerals, coal combustion residuals (CCR), like fly ash, have been evaluated as a potential source of critical minerals, particularly rare earth elements (REEs). Previous studies have found that REEs in fly ash are largely contained within aluminosilicate glass from which they are difficult to extract. However, these studies have predominantly studied CCR from conventional pulverized coal fired (PCF) plants. PCF plants use higher temperatures (≥1300°C) than do circulating fluidized-bed (CFB) plants (~900-950°C). Samples of feed coal, fly ash, and bottom ash were collected from two adjacent Vietnamese coal-fired power stations, one with a …
Impacts Of Updating Background Groundwater Statistics For Ccr Compliance, May Raad, Molly Reeves
Impacts Of Updating Background Groundwater Statistics For Ccr Compliance, May Raad, Molly Reeves
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In 2017, many power utilities adopted statistical methods to comply with the EPA’s Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Rule under the Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System. By 2017–2018, most owners completed initial statistical evaluations for detection and assessment monitoring to meet CCR deadlines. Groundwater sampling and analysis requirements in Parts 257.95, 257.98, and 257.102 are critical for compliance, yet implementation is complex. Subsections 257.93(f) and (g) lack clarity on which statistical tests to apply or how to address distributions and outliers. Additionally, the Rule does not specify when or how to update background threshold values (BTVs), though EPA’s Unified Guidance …
Advancing Ccr Site Management With Rapidly Deployable Gccm Technology For Runoff And Drainage Control, Nathan Ivy
Advancing Ccr Site Management With Rapidly Deployable Gccm Technology For Runoff And Drainage Control, Nathan Ivy
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GCCM’s were first invented over 20 years ago. These products combine both a concrete – hard armor – top surface for protection and durability and a geomembrane bottom surface for lower permeability. Originally used for erosion control, smaller drainage channel and remediation projects, this presentation discusses the newest iteration in GCCM technology. This product incorporates a 12 mil LLDPE backing which allows for thermal bonding and significant reduction in seepage at the joints. It can be used in a wide variety of applications from drainage ditches and swales to water and wastewater conveyance along with slope protection and erosion control …
Benefits Of Containerized Water Treatment Systems For Coal-Fired Power Plants, Andrew Vincent
Benefits Of Containerized Water Treatment Systems For Coal-Fired Power Plants, Andrew Vincent
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Containerized systems deliver many of the same functional benefits as housing treatment equipment in permanent buildings, while significantly reducing engineering, construction, and installation costs. By containerizing a water treatment system, a substantial portion of fabrication, assembly, and testing can be completed in a controlled shop environment rather than in the field. This approach greatly reduces on-site labor requirements, mobilization duration, and overall installation complexity. Once delivered to site, containerized systems can be used as permanent installations. Alternatively, they offer the flexibility to be relocated within a plant or transferred between different sites as operational needs change. Multiple containerized systems can …
Rare Earth Element Distribution And Mineral Host In Coal Derived Ash From South African Power Stations, Sanki Biswas, Nicola Wagner, Oftense Moroeng
Rare Earth Element Distribution And Mineral Host In Coal Derived Ash From South African Power Stations, Sanki Biswas, Nicola Wagner, Oftense Moroeng
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The global shift toward low-carbon energy systems, electric mobility, and digital technologies has sharply increased the demand for critical minerals, including rare earth elements (REY) vital for permanent magnets, batteries, wind turbines, photovoltaic cells, semiconductors, and modern defence applications. Coal by-products—particularly coal fly ash (CFA) and coal bottom ash (CBA)—are emerging as promising secondary sources of REY, but their economic viability depends on effective enrichment and extraction methods. South Africa’s coal-fired power plants generate nearly thirty million tonnes of coal-ash each year. This study investigates REY concentrations in CFA and CBA collected from five major power stations (PS-1 to PS-5) …
Thermal And Mechanical Activation Of Estonian Oil Shale Cfbc And Hydrated Legacy Fly Ash As An Alternative Binder System For Opc Replacement, Peeter Paaver
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This study investigates high volume of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) substitution with fly ash based calcium sulfoaluminate binder. The utilization of circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) boilers imposes limitations on the recycling of fly ash due to its lower combustion temperature inhibiting the formation of reactive calcium silicate minerals resulting in diminished pozzolanic properties of the ash paste. Our previous research (Paaver et al., 2020, 2022) has demonstrated that the mechanical activation of sulfur and calcium-rich Estonian oil shale CFBC fly ash produces calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) type active binder allowing high-volume OPC replacement of up to 50%, with a reduction …
Risk Evaluation Of Small Coal Combustion Residual Management Unit (Ccrmu) Fills, Andrew Bittner, John Kondziolka, Qian Zhang, Masoud Arshadi
Risk Evaluation Of Small Coal Combustion Residual Management Unit (Ccrmu) Fills, Andrew Bittner, John Kondziolka, Qian Zhang, Masoud Arshadi
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US EPA expanded the scope of CCR regulations in 2024 to areas of historical CCR placement not regulated under the 2015 CCR rule, including CCR used as fill. US EPA presented new risk analyses specific to CCRMU fills and defined different regulations for CCRMU fills from 1 to 1,000 tons, noting uncertainty as to whether there was a size of CCRMU fill below which acceptable risks could be expected. This research fills US EPA's stated data gap by modeling and analyzing impacts from small CCRMU fills. Modeling was conducted using the same methods, models, and most of the same inputs …
Investigating The Performance Of Processed Stockpile Fly Ash For Low Carbon Concrete, Michael Mccarthy, Arfas Habeeb, Laszlo Csetenyi, Roderick Jones
Investigating The Performance Of Processed Stockpile Fly Ash For Low Carbon Concrete, Michael Mccarthy, Arfas Habeeb, Laszlo Csetenyi, Roderick Jones
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Reducing embodied carbon in concrete has increasingly focused on clinker substitution through the use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). However, the local availability of fly ash, a widely used SCM in the UK, offering benefits in this role, has reduced over the past decade, as coal-fired electricity generating plants have gradually been taken out of service. Attention has, therefore, increasingly focused on fly ash from stockpile and landfill sites to maintain supply, i.e., material not used following production and put into storage. Most UK fly ash originated from the burning of bituminous coal, producing low-lime siliceous material, which although undergoing …