Main Title |
Evaluation of the Disposal of Flue Gas Desulfurization Wastes in Coal Mines and the Ocean: Mine Disposal Demonstration Tests. |
Author |
Santhanam, C. J. ;
Valentine, J. R. ;
Balasco, A. A. ;
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CORP Author |
Little (Arthur D.), Inc., Cambridge, MA. ;North Dakota Univ., Grand Forks.;Industrial Environmental Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
Year Published |
1984 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-03-2334; EPA/600/7-84/099; |
Stock Number |
PB85-137081 |
Additional Subjects |
Waste disposal ;
Air pollution control ;
Scrubbing ;
Solid waste disposal ;
Flue gases ;
Fly ash ;
Leaching ;
Ground water ;
Environmental surveys ;
Water pollution ;
Cost analysis ;
Capitalized costs ;
Operating costs ;
Sampling ;
Mine wastes ;
Ocean waste disposal ;
Liquid waste disposal ;
Flue gas desulfurization
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Last Modified |
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NTIS |
PB85-137081 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
232p |
Abstract |
The report gives results of an assessment of a full-scale flue gas desulfurization (FGD) waste disposal operation at the Baukol-Noonan Mine near Center, ND. FGD wastes from the alkaline fly ash scrubbing system are disposed of in the mine area in V-notches (Vees) and in the pit bottoms. A program of evaluating this disposal operation consisted of placement of monitoring wells, physical and chemical sampling and analysis of groundwater and wastes, and environmental and engineering cost assessment. The primary environmental effect potential of FGD waste disposal in mining may be in the generation of leachates showing increased concentrations of sulfate, sodium, magnesium, and (to a lesser extent) calcium. However, such FGD waste disposal when properly practiced reduces potential effects of fly-ash-related leachate generation. Placement of the FGD wastes in Vees appears preferable to pit bottom disposal. The capital cost for mine disposal of FGD wastes (including thickening and filtration prior to disposal) from a 438-MW (net) lignite-fired boiler is estimated at about $10.85 million: the annual operating cost is estimated at about $10.70 per ton. |
Supplementary Notes |
See also PB-269 270. Prepared in cooperation with North Dakota Univ., Grand Forks. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept. Sep 77-Sep 83. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Nov 84 |
Category Codes |
8I; 68C; 68A; 68D; 48A |
NTIS Prices |
PC A11/MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
506019381 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |