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Main Title Disposal of by-products from nonregenerable flue gas desulfurization systems : second progress report /
Author Rossoff, J. ; Fling, R. B. ; Graven, W. M. ; Leo., P. P.
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Author Title of a Work
Rossoff, J.
CORP Author Aerospace Corp., Los Angeles, Calif. Environment and Energy Conservation Div.;Industrial Environmental Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Publisher Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Office of Energy, Minerals, and Industry, Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory ; For sale by the National Technical Information Service,
Year Published 1977
Report Number EPA/600-7-77-052; ATR-77(7297-01)-4; EPA-68-02-1010
Stock Number PB-271 728
OCLC Number 04020505
ISBN pbk.
Subjects Flue gases--Desulfurization
Additional Subjects Sludge disposal ; Desulfurization ; Air pollution control ; Water pollution abatement ; Flue gases ; Electric power plants ; Coal ; Fly ash ; Limestone ; Combustion ; Scrubbers ; Lagoons(Ponds) ; Chemical analysis ; Trace elements ; Toxicity ; Fixatives ; Leaching ; Utilization ; Ground water ; Cost estimates ; Solid waste disposal ; Sanitary landfills ; Absorbers(Materials) ; Waste recycling ; Limestone scrubbing ; Waste recycling
Internet Access
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https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=9101CX20.PDF
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EKBD  EPA-600/7-77-052 Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC 10/24/2003
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 600-7-77-052 Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ESAD  EPA 600-7-77-052 Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA 03/23/2010
NTIS  PB-271 728 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation xix, 279 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Abstract
The report gives results of the first 3 years of study to determine environmentally sound methods for disposing of wastes from nonregenerable flue gas desulfurization systems. Untreated and treated wastes from seven different scrubbers at eastern and western plants, using lime, limestone, or double-alkali absorbents, were characterized. Concentrations of salts and trace elements are related to potential environmental pollution for both treated and untreated wastes. Physical properties (e.g., bulk density, compression strength, permeability, and viscosity) are given. Disposal of untreated wastes in impermeable impoundments appears to be environmentally viable; however, the ability to reclaim the land has not been determined. Chemically treated sludges placed in landfills have been shown to be structurally adequate; in addition, reduction of leachate intrusion into the subsoil is achieved by the reduction of solubility, permeability, and surface water. Cost estimates for chemical treatment/disposal equate to $2 to $3 per ton of eastern coal burned: lined pond disposal costs are estimated at about 75% of chemical treatment/disposal costs.
Notes
Prepared under contract 68-02-1010, program element no. EHE624A. "May 1977." "EPA/600-7-77-052." Includes bibliographical references.