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  • Environmental Science
  • Waste Management
  • Energy Production

Background:

  • Coal-fired and nuclear power plants generate significant waste streams.
  • Effective management, reuse, and disposal are critical for environmental protection and sustainability.
  • Research in 2018 focused on addressing these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize the 2018 research literature on waste generated from coal-fired and nuclear power plants.
  • To discuss the management, reuse, and disposal of various waste products.
  • To highlight key findings regarding hazardous trace elements and radioactive waste.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of research published in 2018.
  • Categorization of waste streams from coal-fired power plants (fly ash, FGD gypsum, SCR catalyst, trace elements).
  • Consideration of treatment and disposal methods for nuclear power plant waste.

Main Results:

  • Identified key waste products from coal-fired plants and discussed their management, reuse, and disposal.
  • Summarized research on the emission of hazardous trace elements from coal-fired plants.
  • Highlighted the importance of radiological contaminant removal and radioactive waste disposal for nuclear power.

Conclusions:

  • Effective waste management strategies are crucial for both coal-fired and nuclear power generation.
  • Addressing hazardous trace elements and radioactive waste requires specific and careful approaches.
  • Continued research and implementation of best practices are essential for sustainable power production.