Following almost two years of consensus building discussions, the definition of what constitutes Class C and Class F fly ashes is now officially changed in the United States.  The American Coal Ash Association during their recent Winter meeting reported the likelyhood of changes to come.  

23 January 2019

AGL DECISION TO SUSPEND SUPPLY OF COAL COMBUSTION PRODUCTS 

The Ash Development Association of Australia (ADAA) representing Australian coal-fired power stations and marketers[1] of power station coal combustion products (CCPs), supports the decision by AGL’s Bayswater Power Station[2]  to suspend CCPs distribution until a full investigation is conducted into claims about elevated levels of trace metals. 

American Coal Ash Association has commenced celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary!

Attendees at the recnt ACAA Fall Meeting in New Orleans enjoyed presentations reviewing the association’s history during the Women’s Leadership Forum and a commemorative group luncheon. Now that history can also be enjoyed in a five-minute video available on-line.

Multiple Standards Australia Drafts are open for comment, closing on 31 August 2018.  

Howard Recycling Services has the contract with Sunset Power International for the Sale of Bottom Ash, Cenospheres and Ash Dam Rejuvenation at Mannering Park Ash Dam. The company was established on site at this location in November 2012. 

Sphere One’s goal is to always provide the highest quality products and services to our customers by establishing and reviewing quality objectives. To accomplish this, they utilize Continuous Quality Improvement techniques to understand customer needs and requirements and continually improve the effectiveness of the quality management system.

The ASTM’s committee(s) for cement, SCM's and concrete currently have a host of issues open for the ballot. Our colleagues at the American Coal Ash Association’s have shared some keys issues their Technical Committee have been evaluating.  the Ash Development Association of Australia appreciated greatly the ACAA sharing these international developments so as to keep us abreast of international developments.

Being the largest supplier of construction materials to Australia, Boral have entered into a binding agreement to acquire headwaters Inc. for US$24.25 per share in cash, representing an aggregate enterprise value of US$2.6 billion.

​Latrobe Magnesium (ADAA Member) is hoping the coming closure of the Hazelwood power station will help spur a $12 million Victorian government grant that will let it ­finally start building a $40m pilot magnesium plant that would process Hazelwood’s fly ash waste. If successful, Latrobe Magnesium (LM) is planning a $325m plant that will likely employ 300 people from the region.

Available on Apple iBooks, Google Play Store and Amazon's Kindle to suit your every technologocial whim, the ADAA has developed this FactBook to appeal to not only CCP experts, but to everyone. The incisive 35 page summary is informative, and surprisingly comprehensive and knowledgeable, encapsulating a variety of topics.

Coal combustion residuals are often viewed as a troublesome burden—a waste product that coal-fired power plants struggle to deal with. Much has been written about disposal management strategies, and a lot of money is spent annually on landfills and monitoring. But in many cases, disposal is not the best option; beneficial use of the material could save money and reduce liability.

This article provides an interesting perspective on We Energies journey towards 100% benefical reuse of all coal combustion products from its faciliies, along with some novel developements and applications.

“Fly ash is not waste, it is a valuable resource.” These findings “promise to lift fly ash perceptions in the world” - Kunigal Shivakumar (director of Composite Materials Research Centre).