The following study is an investigation into the nature and use of fly ash from municipal solid waste (MSW) incinerators for Energy Answers Corporation. The current regulatory climate surrounding fly ash, as well as the use of fly ash in various products was examined. Finally, this study lists possible uses of fly ash in Puerto Rico, and recommends to Energy Answers which are the most promising and what further issues should be examined.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Perez, Carlos Walberto
• Barton, O'Malley Kendall
• Rao, Vinayak

Subject

• Well-Being
• Environment
• Health
• Industry
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02D146I

Keyword

• Sustainable development--Economic aspects
• Recycling (Waste, etc.)
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Demetry, Chrysanthe
• Trimbur, John

Year

• 2002

Center

• San Juan, Puerto Rico Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Energy Answers Corporation

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Location

• San Juan

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright