Behavior study of trace elements in pulverized lignite, bottom ash, and fly ash of Amyntaio power station, Greece

Megalovasilis, P; Papastergios, G; Filippidis, A

HERO ID

2700971

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2013

Language

English

PMID

23188071

HERO ID 2700971
In Press No
Year 2013
Title Behavior study of trace elements in pulverized lignite, bottom ash, and fly ash of Amyntaio power station, Greece
Authors Megalovasilis, P; Papastergios, G; Filippidis, A
Journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Volume 185
Issue 7
Page Numbers 6071-6076
Abstract The Kozani-Ptolemais-Amyntaio basin constitutes the principal coal field of Greece. Approximately 50 % of the total power production of Greece is generated by five power stations operating in the area. Lignite samples, together with the corresponding fly ash and bottom ash were collected, over a period of 3 months, from the power plant of Amyntaio and analyzed for their content in 16 trace elements. The results indicate that Y, Nb, U, Rb, Zr, Ni, Pb, Ba, Zn, Sr, Cu, and Th demonstrate an organic affinity during the combustion of lignite, while V has an inorganic affinity. Three elements (Co, Cr, and Sc) show an intermediate affinity.
Doi 10.1007/s10661-012-3007-0
Pmid 23188071
Wosid WOS:000319753600057
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Language Text English
Keyword Pulverized lignite; Bottom ash; Fly ash; Trace element; Environment; Amyntaio