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Title: Co-Generation Wastewater Treatment at Coal-Fired Energy Plants (Final Report)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1798887· OSTI ID:1798887
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  1. Gas Technology Institute, Des Plaines, IL (United States)

Steam electric energy generation typically results in the discharge of one or more effluent streams. Coal-fired energy plant air quality regulations have had the effect of transferring pollutants previously in the flue gas to water by means of the flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system. Combined physical-chemical and biological treatment solutions are currently the most economical approach for treating FGD wastewater. Multi-effect evaporators are significantly higher cost but can meet potential upcoming regulations that are more stringent.

Research Organization:
Gas Technology Institute, Des Plaines, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FE0031669
OSTI ID:
1798887
Report Number(s):
DOE-GTI-31669
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English