FGD by-product disposal manual: third edition. Final report

Technical Report · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6516057

Knight, R G; Rothfuss, E H

This Manual is an update of the one published in September 1980. Suggestions and guidance in the processing and disposal of the waste product are provided to electric utility operators of lime, limestone, alkaline flyash and double-alkali wet scrubbers and dry FGD systems. A decision path diagram illustrates the options available to the operators, and explains the steps necessary to select a disposal system. Current practices in the US and other countries are briefly covered to illustrate trends and to supply possible sources of information for the utility industry. Major and trace components of the sludge are discussed along with their effects on processing and disposal. Methods are presented for estimating the quantity of waste which will be produced under a set of assumed conditions. Both wet (ponding) and dry (landfill) disposal alternatives are described and illustrated, along with site selection and design recommendations for both types. The problem of leachate from such areas is considered and means of prevention or control are evaluated. Options available for processing and disposal and the question of fixation/stabilization are considered in view of the existing regulations and the possible requiements of RCRA. The important subject of processing/disposal cost and the prospects for utilization are considered.

• Research Organization: Baker (Michael), Jr., Inc., Beaver, PA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6516057
• Report Number(s): EPRI-CS-2801; ON: DE83901587
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AEROSOL WASTES
ASHES
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COST
DATA
DESIGN
DESULFURIZATION
DISPERSIONS
DOCUMENT TYPES
ECONOMICS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
EQUIPMENT
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FLUE GAS
FLY ASH
FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
GASEOUS WASTES
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LEACHATES
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MANUALS
MIXTURES
NUMERICAL DATA
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POWER PLANTS
PROCESSING
RESIDUES
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SITE SELECTION
SLUDGES
SOLUTIONS
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TRANSPORT
USES
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE PROCESSING
WASTE TRANSPORTATION
WASTES