Managing Coal Combustion Waste Ccw

Author : Linda Luther
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437932676

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Managing Coal Combustion Waste (CCW) by Linda Luther Pdf

Coal-fired power plants account for almost half of America¿s electric power, resulting in 136 millions tons of CCW. CCW contains a range of heavy metals such as arsenic, beryllium, chromium, lead, and mercury. The primary concern regarding CCW relates to the potential for hazardous constituents to leach into surface or groundwater, and hence contaminate drinking water, surface water, or living organisms. Contents of this report: (1) Disposal and Use Issues; (2) The Nature of Coal Combustion Waste; (3) Potential Risks Associated with CCW Management; (4) Regulatory History and Current Rulemaking; (5) Landfill and Surface Impoundment Disposal; Mine Disposal; ¿Beneficial Use¿. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.

Author : Linda Luther
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437940916

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Regulating Coal Combustion Waste Disposal by Linda Luther Pdf

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Coal combustion waste (CCW) is inorganic material that remains after pulverized coal is burned for electricity production. Industry estimates that as much as 136 million tons were generated in 2008. On Dec. 22, 2008, national attention was turned to the waste when a breach in an impoundment pond at the TVA¿s Kingston, TN, power plant released 1.1 billion gallons of coal ash slurry. The cleanup cost may reach $1.2 billion. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Overview of EPA¿s Proposal; (3) The Nature of CCW; (4) CCW Management Methods; (5) Risks Associated with CCW Mis-Management; (6) RCRA Provisions Relevant to EPA¿s Proposal (7) EPA¿s Proposed Regulatory Options; (8) Types of Coal Combustion Waste. Charts and tables.

Author : Daniel D. Lowell
Publisher : Nova Biomedical Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Coal ash
ISBN : 1617289620

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Coal Combustion Waste by Daniel D. Lowell Pdf

Coal fired power plants account for almost 45% of electric power generated in the United States. The coal combustion process at those facilities generates a tremendous amount of waste. In 2008, industry estimates indicate that 136 million tons of coal combustion waste (CCW) was generated. That would make CCW the second largest waste stream in the United States, second to municipal solid waste, or common household garbage. How CCW is managed and how those management methods are regulated have come under increased scrutiny in recent years. This book examines the potential harm from CCW to human health and the environment, and delves into the investigation of the management of CCW which is essentially exempt from federal regulation.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Earth Resources,Committee on Mine Placement of Coal Combustion Wastes
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006-08-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309100496

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Managing Coal Combustion Residues in Mines by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Earth Resources,Committee on Mine Placement of Coal Combustion Wastes Pdf

Burning coal in electric utility plants produces, in addition to power, residues that contain constituents which may be harmful to the environment. The management of large volumes of coal combustion residues (CCRs) is a challenge for utilities, because they must either place the CCRs in landfills, surface impoundments, or mines, or find alternative uses for the material. This study focuses on the placement of CCRs in active and abandoned coal mines. The committee believes that placement of CCRs in mines as part of the reclamation process may be a viable option for the disposal of this material as long as the placement is properly planned and carried out in a manner that avoids significant adverse environmental and health impacts. This report discusses a variety of steps that are involved in planning and managing the use of CCRs as minefills, including an integrated process of CCR characterization and site characterization, management and engineering design of placement activities, and design and implementation of monitoring to reduce the risk of contamination moving from the mine site to the ambient environment. Enforceable federal standards are needed for the disposal of CCRs in minefills to ensure that states have adequate, explicit authority and that they implement minimum safeguards.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : PSU:000065526019

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How Should the Federal Government Address the Health and Environmental Risks of Coal Combustion Waste? by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Pdf

Author : Peter Nelson,Anthony Morrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Coal
ISBN : 1921524022

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Coal Combustion and Waste Management by Peter Nelson,Anthony Morrison Pdf

Author : Frank Rusco
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781437924916

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Coal Combustion Residue by Frank Rusco Pdf

On Dec. 22, '08, a breach in a surface impoundment (or storage pond) dike at the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant in TN resulted in the release of 5.4 million cubic yards of coal ash -- also referred to as coal combustion residue (CCR) -- into the Emory River. The spill covered 300 acres and made 3 homes uninhabitable; it damaged 23 other homes, plus roads, rail lines, and utilities. The cleanup will cost a billion dollars and take 2 to 3 years to complete. This report identifies: (1) the number of surface impoundments for storing CCR in the U.S. and their location; (2) problems, if any, with the storage of coal ash, and how those problems are being addressed; and (3) the type of fed. oversight that exists for CCR and what, if any, issues need to be resolved. Illustrations.

Author : Linda Luther,James E McCarthy,James D. Werner
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Coal
ISBN : 1626189749

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Regulation of Coal Combustion Waste by Linda Luther,James E McCarthy,James D. Werner Pdf

For over 30 years, the EPA has gathered information, conducted studies, solicited input from state agencies, industry, and the public, and evaluated existing state and federal regulatory programs to determine whether the management of coal combustion residuals (CCRs) warranted regulation as a hazardous waste. In the 112th Congress, the House passed two bills to address the long-standing regulatory impasse over (CCRs). The impasse originated in 1980, when an amendment to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) excluded CCRs from regulation as a hazardous waste, pending further study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That study was required to identify adverse effects on human health and the environment, if any, of CCR disposal and use before determining whether the materials should be subject to hazardous waste requirements. This book examines primarily how state programs to regulate CCRs may be developed and implemented by a state according to directives in the bills proposed in the 112th Congress.

Author : Richard W. Goodwin
Publisher : William Andrew
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780124200500

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Combustion Ash Residue Management by Richard W. Goodwin Pdf

Combustion Ash and Residue Management assists owners and operators of Coal-fired and Resource Recovery Power Plants. By applying the principles and reviewing the case studies examples described within this book, accidents and upsets can be avoided and regulatory permitting can be achieved – reducing costs. This unique book is an essential reference for anybody responsible for disposal or utilization of combustion residues. It reflects over 30 years of engineering practice, applying the principles of concrete chemistry and civil engineering/soil mechanics as confirmed by field data. Dr. Richard Goodwin assesses the composition and environmental impact of combustion residues, and provides not only best practices for safe disposal, but also a blueprint for effective reuse, including applications like structural fill, grout, and capping material. Case studies and cost information for ash disposal options are included, in addition to the lessons learned by high-profile failures, such as the TVA Kingston fossil plant coal fly ash slurry spill in 2008. It also applies engineering principles to discuss how to avoid future upsets, including better operator training and monitoring methods. A comprehensive update to reflect changes in legislation and practice, including new material on the safe disposal or beneficial use of coal ash A straightforward engineering approach, providing practical guidance and field data Written by an established expert in the field

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Acid mine drainage
ISBN : 0309101565

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Managing Coal Combustion Residues in Mines by Anonim Pdf

The management of large volumes of coal combustion residues (CCRs) is a challenge for utilities, because they must either place it in landfills, surface impoundments, or mines, or find alternative uses. This study focuses on the placement of CCRs in coal mines. It discusses a variety of steps involved in planning and managing the use of CCRs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Coal-fired power plants
ISBN : UOM:39015086455287

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Coal Combustion Waste Manual by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Office of Technology Assessment
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCR:31210024829424

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Managing Industrial Solid Wastes from Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas Production, and Utility Coal Combustion by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Coal
ISBN : UOM:39015090386437

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Coal Combustion Waste Storage and Water Quality by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Coal ash
ISBN : MINN:31951D03619281C

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Drinking Water and Public Health Impacts of Coal Combustion Waste Disposal by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Power
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Energy development
ISBN : IND:30000146127380

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The American Energy Initiative by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Power Pdf