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Evaluation of Chiyoda Thoroughbred 121 FGD process and gypsum stacking. Volume 3. Addendum. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6859947· OSTI ID:6859947

As a continuing part of the field evaluation of the Chiyoda Thoroughbred 121 (CT-121) flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum stack at the Scholz Electric Generating Station of Gulf Power Company in Sneads, Florida, the stack and disposal area were monitored after shutdown of the FGD system for a one-year period beginning June 1979. The objectives of the study were to establish whether long-term changes occur in the geotechnical properties of stacked CT-121 FGD gypsum and to evaluate any changes in groundwater quality. Results are presented for geotechnical laboratory testing and visual inspections of CT-121 FGD gypsum from the stack. These tests results indicate no measurable long-term change in shear strength or permeability. Visual inspection of the stack found no significant change in the overall appearance or stability, further confirming the feasibility of utilizing stacking for permanent disposal of CT-121 FGD gypsum. Water quality results obtained after the one-year monitoring period are also presented. With the exception of two downstream monitoring wells, water quality in the aquifers near the disposal area has either remained unchanged or has improved slightly since shutdown of the FGD system.

Research Organization:
Ardaman and Associates, Inc., Orlando, FL (USA)
OSTI ID:
6859947
Report Number(s):
EPRI-CS-1579(Vol.3)(Add.)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English