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Physical and chemical characteristics of feed coal and its by-products from a Brazilian thermoelectric power plant
2019 - IZIDORO, JULIANA de C.; MIRANDA, CAIO; CASTANHO, DAVI; ROSSATI, CARLOS; CAMPELLO, FELIPE; GUILHEN, SABINE N.; FUNGARO, DENISE A.; WANG, SHAOBIN
In this study, feed coal (FC) from the Figueira Thermoelectric Power Plant (FTPP), located in the state of Paraná (PR), Brazil was characterized by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), particle size distribution analysis by laser diffraction, loss of ignition (LOI), total carbon content (TC), pH and conductivity. FC-derived by-products (CCBs) collected at the FTPP were: bottom ash (BA), fly ash from cyclone filter (CA) and fly ash from bag filter (FA). In addition to the techniques used for feed coal characterization, CCBs were also characterized by total surface area (by using BET method), external surface area (by using laser diffraction), cation exchange capacity (CEC), bulk density, besides leaching and solubilization tests. FC sample contains 72.2% of volatile material, of which 55.3% is total carbon content. LOI, FTIR, TGA and TC analyzes corroborated with these results. The main crystalline phases in the FC sample were found to be quartz, kaolinite and pyrite. The elements As, Cr, Ni and Pb were encountered in the FC sample, indicating that the use of FTPP feed coal should be monitored due to the toxic potential of these elements. The three coal ashes were classified as class F according to ASTM and presented similar chemical composition, with total content of the main oxides (SiO2, Al2O3 and Fe2O3) above 72%. Ashes enrichment factor analysis (EF) showed that As, Zn and Pb concentrate mainly in fly ash from bag filter (FA), whereas the elements K and Mg presented higher enrichment in the bottom ash (BA) . All ashes presented quartz, mullite and magnetite as crystalline phases, as well as the same functional groups, related to the presence of humidity, organic matter and Si and Al compounds. XRD, XRF, TGA, FTIR, LOI and TC techniques were correlated and confirmed the obtained results. Total and external surface area values of CCBs were related to the total carbon content (TC), as well as to the results of particle size distribution and the scanning electron micrographs of the samples. On the other hand the CEC of the ashes showed relation with the particle size distribution and with the external surface area. Leaching and solubilization tests of CCBs showed that FA sample was considered hazardous and classified as class I waste, while CA and BA samples were considered non-hazardous and non-inert wastes and classified as class II-A. FA sample from Figueira power plant must be discarded only after treatment or a stringent disposal criterion must be followed to avoid contamination on site. In this work, feed coal sample was also compared to the CCBs samples generated from it. The results showed the differences between fuel and products through the different characterization techniques. In addition to contributing to the understanding of the relationship between coal and its combustion products, this work can also help to reduce the environmental impacts caused by the CCBs disposal, as well as can also be used to compare the characteristics of CCBs from FTPP with the new wastes that will be generated by the same thermal power plant that will be soon modernized.
Evaluation of radionuclide contamination of soil, coal ash and zeolitic materials from Figueira Thermoelectric Power Plant
2019 - FUNGARO, D.A.; SILVA, P.S.C.; CAMPELLO, F.A.; MIRANDA, C.S.; IZIDORO, J.C.
The feed pulverized coal used at Figueira thermoelectric power plant (FTPP) presents a significant amount of uranium concentration and the potential radiological impact pathways into the surrounding environments should be monitored frequently. Neutron activation analysis was used to determine 238U and 232Th, and gamma-ray spectrometry was used to determine 226Ra, 228Ra, 210Pb and 40K contents present in coal, different types of coal ashes, their synthesized zeolites and two different soil samples collected in the vicinity of FTPP as well as, radiological indices to determine possible health effects due to radiation exposition. The natural radionuclide concentrations in pulverized coal were 216 Bq kg–1 for 238U, 180 Bq kg–1 for 226Ra, 27 Bq kg–1 for 228Ra, 28 Bq kg–1 for 232Th and 192 Bq kg–1 for 40K. The ashes fraction presented concentrations ranging from 683.5 to 1479 Bq kg–1 for 238U, from 484 to 1086 Bq kg–1 for 226Ra, from 291 to 1891 Bq kg–1 for 210Pb, from 67 to 111 Bq kg–1for 228Ra, from 80 to 87 Bq kg–1 for 232Th and from 489 to 718 Bq kg–1 for 40K. Similar ranges were observed for the different zeolitic products. The activity concentration of 238U was higher than worldwide average concentration for all samples. The concentration of the uranium series found in the ashes was lower than the values observed in similar studies carried out 10 years ago and under the limit adopted by the Brazilian guideline (CNEN-NN-4.01). The radiological indices indicated that the environmental disposal of fly ashes may represent a risk for public health, therefore, the resulting data can be used for systematic studies on radiological implication due to the release of TENORM caused by coal-fired power plant.
In vitro and in vivo toxicity of coal fly Ash Lechatee
2018 - DAMASCENO, K.C.; CAVALCANTE, A.K.; MAZIERO, J.S.; MARTINI, G.A.; ORMENIO, M.B.; MAMEDE, F.C.; MIRANDA, C.S.; CAMPELLO, F.A.; IZIDORO, J.C.; ROGERO, S.O.; FUNGARO, D.A.; LOPES-FERREIRA, M.; ROGERO, J.R.
Coal Fly ash is a major solid waste from coal-fired power stations. In Brazil, more than 4 million tons per year of fly ash are generated and only 30% is applied as raw material for cement and concrete production. The remaining is disposed in on-site ponds, nearby abandoned or active mine sites and landfills. The inadequate disposal of fly ash may pose a significant risk to the environment due to the possible leaching of hazardous pollutants into the surrounding soil and groundwater. A combination of leaching tests, cytotoxicity and ecotoxicological assays were used in this studyin order toevaluate the possible adverse effects of coal fl y ash in non-target organisms. The sample was collected from coal-fi red power plant located in Southern Brazil and the coal fly ash was submitted to a leaching procedure using USEPA SW 864 Method 1311. The leachate was prepared in six dilutions: 1.56%, 3.12%, 6.25%, 12.5%, 25% and 50%. Acute toxicity tests were performed on NCTC clone 929 (CCIAL-020) culture cells by neutral red uptake cytotoxicity method; acute ecotoxicity usingDaphnia similisand Danio rerio embryos according to ABNT NBR 12713 and OECD 236, respectively were employed. The cytotoxicity index (CI50) obtained was 33%; the EC50of D. similis after 48 h of exposure to the leachate was 7.25% and the LC50of D. rerio after 96 h of exposure was 4.39%. The results of these bioassays indicated toxicity of the coal fly ash leachate toward exposed organisms.
Evaluation of radionuclide contamination of soil, coal ash and zeolitic materials from figueira thermoelectric power plant
2017 - MIRANDA, C.S.; FUNGARO, D.A.; SILVA, P.S.C.; CAMPELLO, F.A.; IZIDORO, J.C.
Neutron activation analysis and gamma-ray spectrometry were used to determine 238U, 226Ra, 228Ra, 210Pb, 232Th and 40K contents in feed pulverized coal, bottom ash, fly ash from cyclone and baghouse filters, zeolites synthesized from the ashes and two different soil samples. All the samples used in the study were collected at Figueira thermoelectric power plant, located in the city of Figueira, Parana State, where coal presents a significant amount of uranium concentration. The natural radionuclide concentrations in pulverized coal were 4216 Bq kg􀀀1 for 238U, 180 Bq kg􀀀1 for 226Ra, 27 Bq kg􀀀1 for 228Ra, 28 Bq kg􀀀1 for 232Th and 192 Bq kg􀀀1 for 40K. The ashes fraction presented concentrations ranging from 683.5 to 1479 Bq kg􀀀1 for 238U, from 484 to 1086 Bq kg􀀀1 for 226Ra, from 291 to 1891 Bq kg􀀀1 for 210Pb, from 67 to 111 Bq kg􀀀1 for 228Ra, from 80 to 87 Bq kg􀀀1 for 232Th and from 489 to 718 Bq kg􀀀1 for 40K. Similar ranges were observed for zeolites. The activity concentration of 238U was higher than worldwide average concentration for all samples. The concentration of the uranium series found in the ashes were lower than the values observed in similar studies carried out 10 years ago and under the limit adopted by the Brazilian guideline (CNEN-NN-4.01). Nevertheless, the concentrations in this specific area are higher than in other coal mine and thermoelectric power plants in and out of Brazil, so it is advisable to evaluate the environmental impact of the installation.
Evaluation of radionuclide contamination of soil, coal ash and zeolitic materials from figueira thermoelectric power plant
2017 - FUNGARO, DENISE A.; SILVA, PAULO S.C. da; CAMPELLO, FELIPE A.; MIRANDA, CAIO da S.; IZIDORO, JULIANA de C.
Neutron activation analysis and gamma-ray spectrometry was used to determine 238U, 226Ra, 228Ra, 210Pb, 232Th and 40K contents in feed pulverized coal, bottom ash, fly ash from cyclone and baghouse filters, zeolites synthesized from the ashes and two different soil samples. All the samples used in the study was collected at Figueira thermoelectric power plant, located in the city of Figueira, Paraná State, which coal presents a significant amount of uranium concentration. The natural radionuclide concentrations in pulverized coal were 4216 Bq kg–1 for 238U, 180 Bq kg–1 for 226Ra, 27 Bq kg–1 for 228Ra, 28 Bq kg–1 for 232Th and 192 Bq kg–1 for 40K. The ashes fraction presented concentrations ranging from 683.5 to 1479 Bq kg–1 for 238U, from 484 to 1086 Bq kg–1 for 226Ra, from 291 to 1891 Bq kg–1 for 210Pb, from 67 to 111 Bq kg–1for 228Ra, from 80 to 87 Bq kg–1 for 232Th and from 489 to 718 Bq kg–1 for 40K. Similar ranges were observed for zeolites. The activity concentration of 238U was higher than worldwide average concentration for all samples. The concentration of the uranium series found in the ashes were lower than the values observed in similar studies carried out 10 years ago and under the limit adopted by the Brazilian guideline (CNEN-NN-4.01). Nevertheless, the concentrations of this specific area are higher than others coal mines and thermoelectric power plants in and out of Brazil, so it is advisable to evaluate the environmental impact of the installation.
Ecotoxicity evaluation of Coal Fly ash to Daphnia similis and Danio rerio
2017 - CAVALCANTE, A.K.; DAMASCENO, K.C.; MAZIERO, J.S.; MARTINI, G.A.; ORMENIO, M.B.; MAMEDE, F.C.S.; MIRANDA, C.S.; IZIDORO, J.C.; CAMPELLO, F.A.; FUNGARO, D.A.; ROGERO, S.O.; ROGERO, J.R.
Coal Fly ash is a major solid waste from coal-fired power stations. In Brazil, more than 4 million tons per year of fly ash are generated with a tendency to increase every year. Only 30% of fly ash is applied as raw material for cement and concrete production. The remaining is disposed in onsite ponds, nearby abandoned or active mine sites, or landfills. The inadequate disposal of fly ash may pose a significant risk to the environment due to the possible leaching of hazardous pollutants into the surrounding soil and groundwater. A combination of leaching tests and ecotoxicological analyses were used in this work for the evaluation of the adverse effects of coal fly in non-target organisms. Ashes were collected from coal-fired power plant located in South of Brazil. Acute toxicity tests were performed with Danio rerio embryos and Daphnia similis, according to OECD 236 and ABNT NBR 12713, respectively. Coal fly ash sample was subjected to a leaching procedure using USEPA SW 864 Method 1311. The leachate was prepared in seven dilutions: 1.56%, 3.12%, 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50%, and 100%. The assays were performed in triplicates and the results showed lethality of Danio rerio after 96 hours of exposure to the leachate, and the calculated LC50 was 4.39%. The ecotoxicity tests with Daphnia similis, observed immobility after 48 hours of exposure to the leachate, and EC50 calculated was 7.25%. The results of these tests indicate toxicity of the coal fly ash leachate toward exposed organisms.