Using Fly Ash in Concrete to Increase Performance of Concrete

Consequent upon increased generation of electricity through thermal route involving combustion of pulverized coal/ignite, concurrent generation of fly ash in bulk quantities is a matter of serious concern not only because of issues associated with its disposal and utilization but also because of its threat to public health and ecology. At present, large quantity of fly ash is being dumped in slurry form in large areas close to the power plants without being put to gainful use in India. Only a very small percentage