scholarly journals Development of the Strength of the Fluidized Bed Combustion Fly Ash Based Geopolymer in Time

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Paszek ◽  
Marcin Górski

ThispaperpresentsastudyintothemechanicalbehaviourofFluidizedBedCombustion (FBC)fly ash-based geopolymer.FBCflyashisaby-product of a burning of a solid fuel (hard coal in case of this study) in a furnace at a low temperature. FBC fly ash is a type of a waste which is more difficult to recycle than pulverized fly ash.UsingFBCflyashin geopolymers offers one possible way to recycle it. The main goals of the investigation were to determine the influence of curing temperature and curing conditions on the strength of FBC fly ash-based geopolymer; to determine the changes of strength over time and the changes of the temperature inside the geopolymer during the curing process. Tests have shown that the strength of the geopolymer generally increases in line with the increase of a curing temperature. The compressive strength stabilizes after 5 days of curing and yet continues to gain extra strength over the longer term. Theflexuralbehaviourisnotmonotonicandthereforehardtopredict.The temperature inside the geopolymer rises rapidly until reaching around 27.5°C and then decreases steadily. Keywords: geopolymer, Fluidized Bed Combustion Fly ash, temperature, strength

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 2527
Author(s):  
Natalia Wielgus ◽  
Jan Kubica ◽  
Marcin Górski

This paper presents novel research on a fluidized bed combustion (FBC) fly ash-based geopolymer as a contribution to the problem of FBC fly ash disposal, and a proposal for a new geopolymer composition—an environmentally friendly material that is possible to use in construction. Geopolymer samples of various composition (containing FBC fly ash as the main raw material, metakaolin and CRT glass as additional components, and sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide as activators) were subjected to flexural and compressive strength tests. An investigation on the effect of the demolding time was carried out on one selected mixture. The test showed that both the composition and the demolding time have a decisive influence on the basic mechanical properties. A mixture containing FBC fly ash to metakaolin in a mass ratio of 3:1, removed from the mold after 14 days, was found to be the best in terms of the mechanical parameters expected from a material that could be used in construction, e.g., for the production of precast elements. According to the results obtained, FBC fly ash is a promising and environmentally friendly raw material for the production of geopolymer, with good mechanical properties and low density. Moreover, a high compressive strength can be obtained by curing the geopolymer at ambient temperature.


Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 690
Author(s):  
Artur Łagosz ◽  
Tomasz Tracz ◽  
Radosław Mróz

A significant reduction in the CO2 emission associated with cement production is obtained by partially replacing Portland cement with supplementary cementing materials (SCM’s): e.g., siliceous fly ash or granulated blast furnace slag. In the near future, the limited availability of these materials will do more attractive to use ashes from combustion in fluidized bed boilers, which currently are mainly deposited in various landfills. Paper identifies the effect of Fluidized Bed Combustion (FBC) fly ash from both hard and brown coal combustion on the durability of mortars exposed to sodium and magnesium sulfate solution at different curing temperature: 20 and 5 °C. The evaluation was based on the results of long-term linear changes of mortar samples made with Portland cement and different amounts of FBC fly ash addition stored in a corrosive environment, as well as the evaluation of the type of formed corrosion products using XRD and microstructural studies (SEM/EDS). It has been shown that amount of FBC fly ashes used in binders significantly determines sulfate resistance of prepared cements as well as its chemical composition. By using fluidized ashes, the sulfate resistance of cement binders can be achieved with their content even of 15%.


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Zhengzhen Yao ◽  
Zhonghui Xu ◽  
Qin Shuai ◽  
Xiaoyue Chen ◽  
Zao Jiang ◽  
...  

This study aims to explore the solidification performance of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWIFA) through co-mechanical treatment with circulation fluidized bed combustion fly ash (CFBCFA). The mineral characterization, physical properties, and leaching resistance of the solidified bodies are investigated by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), compressive strength, porosity, and leaching test, respectively. C–S–H, ettringite (AFt), and Friedel’s salt (FS) are the predominant hydrate products in the CFBCFA based solidified bodies, which are similar to the cement based solidified bodies. However, CFBCFA based solidified bodies exhibit higher compressive strength (36.7 MPa) than cement based solidified bodies (11.28 MPa), attributing to the three reasons: lower porosity and more compact internal structure of CFBCFA based solidified bodies; large amounts of Ca(OH)2 originating from MSWIFA are conducive to promoting the hydration reaction extent and compressive strength of the CFBCFA based solidified bodies; excessive Ca(OH)2 would cause compressive strength deterioration for the cement based solidified bodies. The heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Cr, Cd, and Pb) concentrations in the extraction solution of the CFBCFA based solidified bodies are far below the requirements of Chinese National Standard GB 5085.3-2007. The solidification of MSWIFA through co-mechanical treatment could be an ideal substitute for cement solidification technology.


2014 ◽  
Vol 1054 ◽  
pp. 148-153
Author(s):  
Tereza Otcovská ◽  
Pavel Padevět

Fly ash is a waste product produced during combustion of coal. There are two basic types of fly ash. According to the type of combustion, there is produces pulverised coal combustion (PCC) fly ash or fluidized bed combustion (FBC) fly ash. Use of fly ash additives influences moisture properties of binder gels (cement paste). The particular object of interest of this post is capillary action of water in the binder gels with different concentration of fly ash in the mixture. There are substantial differences among moisture properties of binder gels with FBC fly ash additives compared with the binder gels with PCC fly ash additives.


2011 ◽  
Vol 99-100 ◽  
pp. 960-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Ying Li ◽  
En Zu Zheng ◽  
Chun Long Ma

The compressive strength of geopolymer prepared from a class C fly ash (CFA) at different curing conditions and mass ratio of water to fly ash were investigated. The geopolymer was activated with a mixed solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sodium silicate. The results revealed that the obtained compressive strength was in the range of 11.7~61.9MPa and the compressive strength decreased with the increment of the mass ratio of water to CFA (W/F). The geopolymer samples with the highest strength were obtained when W/F was 0.30 with proper delay time 1d before being demoulded and then followed by curing at 60°C for 24h. For geopolymer with lower W/F (0.30), its optimum curing temperature was better not higher than 60°C, however, for the higher W/F, the curing temperature was suit to more than 70°C.


Author(s):  
Karolina Knapik ◽  
Joanna Bzówka

Abstract Based on known correlations permeability was calculated for the mixtures containing various proportions of selected FBC fly ash, Speswhite kaolin and lime. The influence of initial water content of the mixtures was also considered. The study was limited to the first four weeks of curing time. Results of calculations were discussed on the background of previously obtained observations for mixtures of tested materials.


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Ting Lin ◽  
Kae-Long Lin ◽  
Kailun Chen ◽  
Kinga Korniejenko ◽  
Marek Hebda ◽  
...  

Recently, many people around the world have been concerned with environmental protection and sustainability. The goal of various countries’ research has been focused on how to regenerate existing resources. Circulation fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) technology is one of the emerging combustion technologies for electricity generation and produces more than 800,000 tons of CFBC fly ash (CFA) per year for combustion. CFA has been widely applied in cement additive, new building materials and cement-based materials. The goal of this study was to discuss the engineering properties of roller-compacted concrete containing CFA. Test subjects included compressive strength, flexural strength, absorption, setting time, unit weight, sulfate resistance, SEM microscopic observations and XRD ingredient analysis. Test results indicate the following: (1) using CFA as a substitute of fine aggregates up to 10 wt.% would improve the development of later flexural strength; (2) the increases in pre-pressure would increase the compressive strength and unit weight and decrease absorption; (3) using CFA would reduce the initial setting time by 30%–60% and reduce the final setting time by 16%–20%; (4) using CFA would reduce the absorption; (5) using CFA would reduce the unit weight by 0.5%–2.8%, and the increases in pre-pressure would increase the unit weight by about 0.9%–2.1%; (6) CaO in CFA helps to improve sulfate resistance; (7) scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation shows that the increases in pre-pressure would reduce the pores; and (8) X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis shows that the inclusion of CFA would increase the content of Ca(OH)2 in concrete.


Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Peeter Paaver ◽  
Päärn Paiste ◽  
Martin Liira ◽  
Kalle Kirsimäe

Mechanical activation of the calcium-rich fly ash formed in circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) boilers was investigated to enhance the compressive strength performance of the pastes. We studied the effect of the activation on the physical, chemical, and mineral characteristics of fly ash and its pastes. Our study shows that already a short mechanical activation yields a 10-fold improvement in the compressive strength of the pastes, reaching 60 MPa after 90 days of curing without any chemical activation or blending. Mechanical activation caused fragmentation of large porous aggregates in the raw ash enhancing the physical properties and reactivity of fly ash particles. Similarly to calcium sulfoaluminate cements, the mechanical strength was provided by the formation of abundant ettringite and possibly C-(A)-S-H gel-like phase that created a highly compact microstructure. Our findings suggest that mechanically activated Ca-rich CFBC fly ash can be successfully used as an alternative binder.


2010 ◽  
Vol 452-453 ◽  
pp. 737-740
Author(s):  
Hyun Jin Kang ◽  
Gum Sung Ryu ◽  
Gyung Taek Koh ◽  
Su Tae Kang ◽  
Jung Jun Park

This paper evaluates the relationship between the compressive strength and microscopic structure of geopolymer mortar using 100% of fly ash instead of cement. The experimental variable is the curing temperature, which may influence the compressive strength of the geopolymer. The compressive strength, porosity, XRD, SEM and EDS are examined after 48 hours of curing at 30, 60 and 90°C. The resulting compressive strength at 60°C appeared to be the largest. In order to evaluate the voids produced during the polymerization, the porosity was measured and showed also the largest value after curing at 60°C during 48 hours. Furthermore, SEM and EDS analyses verified clear improvement of the microstructure after 48 hours of curing at 60°C. Such result can be explained by the variation of the Si-Al ratio according to the curing conditions, which revealed to be lower for curing at 30 and 90°C than at 60°C and demonstrated that the curing temperature has significantly effect on the compressive strength of the geopolymer.


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