scholarly journals Modified Fly Ash-Based Adsorbents (MFA) for Mercury and Carbon Dioxide Removal from Coal-Fired Flue Gases

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 7101
Author(s):  
Marta Marczak-Grzesik ◽  
Piotr Piersa ◽  
Mateusz Karczewski ◽  
Szymon Szufa ◽  
Hilal Ünyay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Flue Gas ◽  
Flue Gases ◽  
Co2 Removal ◽  
Fly Ashes ◽  
Modified Fly Ash

One of the solid waste produced during the combustion of coal are fly ashes. Disposal challenges and environmental consequences are the results of significant process yield and atmospheric emission of fly ashes. The exact chemical composition of FA depends mainly on the type of utilised fuel and combustion conditions. It consists mainly of chemically stable metal oxides, such as Al2O3, Fe2O3, SiO2, CaO, MgO, K2O, Na2O and TiO2, but its toxicity is related to the possible presence of some trace elements, such as As, Hg, Cd, Se and Cr. The chemical and physical properties of fly ash (e.g., particle size distribution, porosity, and surface area) make it suitable as an adsorbent to remove various impurities from process flows such as flue gas stream. Its suitability for capturing mercury from flue gas was experimentally confirmed due to its abundant supply, particle size, bulk density, porosity, chemical composition and low cost. Hence, the use of fly ash as adsorbents and precursors for the production of heavy metal adsorbents is of great practical importance, as it reduces the cost of mercury capture and alleviates the problems associated with the disposal of solid waste. Studies showed that the chemical components present in fly ash additives could stimulate catalytic oxidative capacity, which increases the adsorption of Hg0 oxidation and adsorption of both Hg and CO2. The presented study analysed fly ashes from different zones of the electrostatic precipitator and verified their suitability for removing impurities from flue gases, i.e., mercury and carbon dioxide. The results outlined modified fly ash as having good Hg and CO2 removal capabilities. The adsorption efficiency of Hg reached 92% for Hg and 66% for CO2, while untreated fly ash reached 67% for Hg and 59% for CO2.

Application of Disk Aerators to Recarbonation of Alkaline Wastewater from Wet Gasification of Carbide

1991 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 277-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Gomólka ◽  
B. Gomólka
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Flue Gas ◽  
Carbonic Acid ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Flue Gases ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Content ◽  
Patent Claim ◽  
Phase Dispersion

Whenever possible, neutralization of alkaline wastewater should involve low-cost acid. It is conventional to make use of carbonic acid produced via the reaction of carbon dioxide (contained in flue gases) with water according to the following equation: Carbon dioxide content in the flue gas stream varies from 10% to 15%. The flue gas stream may either be passed to the wastewater contained in the recarbonizers, or. enter the scrubbers (which are continually sprayed with wastewater) from the bottom in oountercurrent. The reactors, in which recarbonation occurs, have the ability to expand the contact surface between gaseous and liquid phase. This can be achieved by gas phase dispersion in the liquid phase (bubbling), by liquid phase dispersion in the gas phase (spraying), or by bubbling and spraying, and mixing. These concurrent operations are carried out during motion of the disk aerator (which is a patent claim). The authors describe the functioning of the disk aerator, the composition of the wastewater produced during wet gasification of carbide, the chemistry of recarbonation and decarbonation, and the concept of applying the disk aerator so as to make the wastewater fit for reuse (after suitable neutralization) as feeding water in acetylene generators.

scholarly journals Influencing Factors of the Mineral Carbonation Process of Iron Ore Mining Waste in Sequestering Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1866
Author(s):  
Noor Allesya Alis Ramli ◽  
Faradiella Mohd Kusin ◽  
Verma Loretta M. Molahid
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Divalent Cations ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Mining Waste ◽  
Aluminum Silicate ◽  
Mineral Carbonation ◽  
Carbonation Process

Mining waste may contain potential minerals that can act as essential feedstock for long-term carbon sequestration through a mineral carbonation process. This study attempts to identify the mineralogical and chemical composition of iron ore mining waste alongside the effects of particle size, temperature, and pH on carbonation efficiency. The samples were found to be alkaline in nature (pH of 6.9–7.5) and contained small-sized particles of clay and silt, thus indicating their suitability for mineral carbonation reactions. Samples were composed of important silicate minerals needed for the formation of carbonates such as wollastonite, anorthite, diopside, perovskite, johannsenite, and magnesium aluminum silicate, and the Fe-bearing mineral magnetite. The presence of Fe2O3 (39.6–62.9%) and CaO (7.2–15.2%) indicated the potential of the waste to sequester carbon dioxide because these oxides are important divalent cations for mineral carbonation. The use of small-sized mine-waste particles enables the enhancement of carbonation efficiency, i.e., particles of <38 µm showed a greater extent of Fe and Ca carbonation efficiency (between 1.6–6.7%) compared to particles of <63 µm (0.9–5.7%) and 75 µm (0.7–6.0%). Increasing the reaction temperature from 80 °C to 150–200 °C resulted in a higher Fe and Ca carbonation efficiency of some samples between 0.9–5.8% and 0.8–4.0%, respectively. The effect of increasing the pH from 8–12 was notably observed in Fe carbonation efficiency of between 0.7–5.9% (pH 12) compared to 0.6–3.3% (pH 8). Ca carbonation efficiency was moderately observed (0.7–5.5%) as with the increasing pH between 8–10. Therefore, it has been evidenced that mineralogical and chemical composition were of great importance for the mineral carbonation process, and that the effects of particle size, pH, and temperature of iron mining waste were influential in determining carbonation efficiency. Findings would be beneficial for sustaining the mining industry while taking into account the issue of waste production in tackling the global carbon emission concerns.

Influence of Different Mineral Precursors on the Properties of Fly Ash Based Alkali-Activated Mortars

2018 ◽  
Vol 761 ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matej Špak ◽  
Pavel Raschman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Coal Combustion ◽  
Pure Aluminum ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Black Coal ◽  
Fly Ashes ◽  
Final Composition ◽  
Alkali Activated

Alkali-activated materials based on fly ash are widely developed and also produced on the present. Some of fly ashes are not suitable for production of alkali-activated materials because of their inconvenient chemical composition. Alumina-silicates are the most important components that are needed to accomplish the successful reaction. The proper content of amorphous phase of alumina-silicates and its proportion as well should be provided for the final composition of alkali-activated materials. The influence of pure aluminum oxide powder as well as raw milled natural perlite on mechanical properties and durability of alkali-activated mortars was investigated. These minerals were used as partial replacement of fly ash coming from black coal combustion. In addition, the mortars were prepared by using different alkali activators.

scholarly journals The Impact of Coal Fly Ash Purification on Its Antibacterial Activity

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1002
Author(s):  
Seham Alterary ◽  
Narguess H. Marei
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Broth Culture ◽  
Growth Reduction ◽  
Laser Scattering ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Impact

Fly ash (FA) is produced from coal power plants’ combustion. FA is used in the concrete industry, as an ingredient in the brick and paving. Knowledge of the chemical composition and toxic metal content in FA is essential for evaluating its environmental risks. This study aimed to assess FA purification effect on its antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Bacillus cereus, by calculating percent bacterial reduction. Moreover, centrifugation time effect on the purification process was evaluated. Chemical composition and properties of purified FA were determined and compared with raw FA, using Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR); X-ray diffraction (XRD); X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS); energy-dispersive X-ray (EDXA); carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur (CHNS) elemental analysis; moisture content; and loss-of-ignition. Particle size was predicted by using dynamic laser scattering, BET and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The CHNS results showed that purified FA contains the highest carbon content (88.9%), as compared to raw FA (82.1%). The particle size distribution (PSD) of FA microspheres ranges from 48.53 ± 17.9 to 52.98 ± 19.4 µm by using SEM. PSD, using dynamic laser scattering, showed polydispersed and non-uniform size in raw FA, ranging in size from 107.1 to 1027 nm, while purified FA manifests a monodispersed size from 103.3 to 127.3 nm. FA showed the least bacterial growth reduction %, while the purified fly ash (FA2) showed the highest bacterial growth reduction %, as compared to the control bacterial broth culture without fly ash.

scholarly journals Ammonia in Fly Ashes from Flue Gas Denitrification Process and its Impact on the Properties of Cement Composites

Buildings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Michalik ◽  
Joanna Babińska ◽  
Filip Chyliński ◽  
Artur Piekarczuk
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Flue Gas ◽  
Coal Combustion ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Cement Composites ◽  
Fly Ashes ◽  
Ammonia Content ◽  
Denitrification Process ◽  
Flue Gas Denitrification

The paper presents the results of research on the properties of fly ashes from the process of flue gas denitrification by selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR), consisting of dosing urea into the coal combustion chamber. The research was carried out on two types of fly ash: Silica fly ash from flue gas denitrification and ash from a traditional boiler without the flue gas denitrification process. The scope of comparative studies included physicochemical and structural features of ashes, as well as slurries and mortars with the addition of ashes. Fly ash from denitrification, whose ammonia content at the time of sampling was 75 mg/kg at the maximum, was examined. Our own research has shown that fly ash from flue gas denitrification is characterized by a higher value of losses on ignition and ammonia content in comparison to ashes without denitrification. It was shown that the ammonia content in the analyzed range does not limit the use of fly ash as an additive to cement and concrete.

Experimental Research on Fly Ash Modified Adsorption of Mercury Removal Efficiency of Flue Gas

2013 ◽  
Vol 800 ◽  
pp. 132-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Li ◽  
Si Wei Pan ◽  
Jiang Jun Hu ◽  
Ji Fu Kuang ◽  
Min Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Flue Gas ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Physical Adsorption ◽  
Adsorption Properties ◽  
Mercury Removal ◽  
Immersion Method ◽  
Adsorption Temperature ◽  
Modified Fly Ash

Mercury in the flue gas in coal-fired power plant as the research object using halogen compound as the modified material, the fly ash was modified by chemical immersion method，Study on adsorption agent, the adsorption temperature, modified material and loading on mercury adsorption of flue gas in coal-fired power plants. Experiments showed that, iodine adsorption properties of modified fly ash was the most significant, with the increase of the sorbent dosage, Hg removal efficiency increased, fly ash adsorption amount of change was not obvious, between 80-140°C temperature range, fly ash on mercury existed mainly physical adsorption, the mercury removal efficiency decreased with the increase of temperature, chemical adsorption occurred at 160°C, mercury removal efficiency increased.

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