Binay kumar gupta's Blog – September 2011 Archive (2)

Industrial revolution followed by the advances in information technology during the last century has radically changed people's lifestyle. Although this development has helped the human race, mismanagement has led to new problems of contamination and pollution. The technical prowess acquired during the last century has posed a new challenge in the management of wastes. For example, personal computers (PCs) contain certain components, which are highly toxic, such as chlorinated and brominated…

Environmental Issues in TP Plants

The key environmental issues in any thermal power plant projects are:-

Air Emissions

Fugitive Emissions

SPM, RPM, NOX

Fuel, type & design of combustion, operating practices, emission control

measures

Solid Waste

Fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag and FGD sludge (if installed)

Ash residues contaminated with heavy metals

Ash management

Water Consumption & Aquatic Habitat…