
The Coal Refuse Dilemma: Burning Coal …
The niche alternative energy industry that generates power from hazardous piles of coal refuse that litter the U.S. is facing an environmental Catch-22.
The niche alternative energy industry that generates power from hazardous piles of coal refuse that litter the U.S. is facing an environmental Catch-22.
Coal Refuse Coal refuse is a legacy of previous coal mining and consists of low-quality coal mixed with rock, shale, slate, clay and other materials. RPM Solutions is a reclamation, ash management and environmental services company that …
Introduction Stabilization and reclamation of coal refuse disposal piles and fills are costly and challenging problems fac-ing the Appalachian coal industry today. Coal refuse disposal areas …
PAGE LENGTH: The Department will ensure that coal refuse disposal areas have appropriate barrier layers that are designed and constructed in a manner which prevents adverse impacts …
COAL REFUSE DISPOSAL FACILITIES AND OTHER IMPOUNDING STRUCTURES This chapter presents an overview of the types of coal refuse disposal facilities and other impound …
The strength of fine coal refuse is sensitive to moisture contents, and liquefaction may be a concern. 8,1 Conclusions Model results and field observations of erosion at …
What is coal refuse? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes coal refuse as waste products of coal mining, physical coal cleaning, and coal preparation operations containing …
Coal refuse may be returned to underground mine workings, but only in accordance with a disposal program approved by the Department and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Preface This Manual presents guidance on procedures for use in the engineering design, construction moni-toring, operation and inspection of coal refuse impoundments and …