Revista Fly Ash

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Applications, Science and Sustainability of Coal Ash

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Annual Production & Use Survey Results

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New Features – “Ash Classics” and “In & Around ACAA”

PRSTD STD US POSTAGE PAID FARGO ND PERMIT #1080

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PACT is a new,proprietary process for bene ciating y ash that is contaminated with powdered activated carbon.

ACTIVATED CARBON
Can be applied on demand to create a sustainable solution.

PACT™ is a low cost non-hazardous patented chemical application that can be applied directly to y ash. Since 2008, BMTI has successfully treated approximately 2.5 million tons of y ash with this process.
For innovative flyash solutions, optimum concrete performance, and groundbreaking new products, BMTI is the solid choice. With our superior quality products, in depth research, extensive support services, & over 40 years of industry knowledge, BMTI is uniquely positioned to help build & sustain your business.

Allows marketing of usually disposed ash because it effectively treats PAC.

TREATMENT

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ISSUE 2 • 2011
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American Coal Ash Association 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: 1-720-870-7897 Fax: 1-720-870-7889 www.acaa-usa.org www.FGDProducts.org www.WWCCP.org publisher

Applications, Science andSustainability of Coal Ash

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Message from the ACAA Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Message from the ACAA Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Lester Publications, LLC 140 Broadway, 46th Floor New York, NY 10005 Main line: 1-866-953-2189 president Jeff Lester Vice president & publisher Sean Davis managing editor Stone Wallace Graphic designers John Lyttle Myles O’Reilly Account executives Quinn Bogusky Jill Harris Kathy Kelley Louise Peterson © 2011 American Coal Ash Association. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may notbe reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the American Coal Ash Association. Printed in Canada. Please recycle where facilities exist. For reprint information, contact the American Coal Ash Association. Statements of fact or opinion are the responsibility of the authors and do not imply an opinion on the part of the officers or members of the AmericanCoal Ash Association. All rights reserved. Materials may not be reproduced or translated without written permission. Stock photography, unless otherwise indicated is from photos.com.

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Annual Production and Use Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Coal Ash ata Crossroads
By John N . Ward, American Coal Ash Association Government Relations Committee Chairman . . . . . . . .

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Landfilling Vs. Recycling
By Christopher D . Hardin, P .E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Legal Considerations
By Joshua R . More and Ashley L . Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

High Volume Fly Ash Grout
By Drew DeCarlo, Headwaters Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....