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Potential of Coal Gasification Slag as an Alkali-activated Cement

석탄가스화 복합발전 슬래그의 알칼리 활성 시멘트로서의 가능성

  • Kim, Byoungkwan (University of Science & Technology) ;
  • Lee, Sujeong (University of Science & Technology) ;
  • Chon, Chul-Min (Geological Environment Division, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources) ;
  • Choi, Hong-Shik (Department of Urban and Civil Engineering, Chung Cheong University)
  • 김병관 (과학기술연합대학원대학교) ;
  • 이수정 (과학기술연합대학원대학교) ;
  • 전철민 (한국지질자원연구원 지질환경연구본부) ;
  • 최홍식 (충청대학교 도시건설정보과)
  • Received : 2018.02.05
  • Accepted : 2018.03.23
  • Published : 2018.04.30
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Abstract

Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) is a next generation energy production technology that converts coal into syngas with enhanced power generation efficiency and environmental performance. IGCC produces almost coal gasification slag as the solid by-product. IGCC slag is generated about 140,000 tons for a year although recycling of it is still in the early stages. We evaluated the potential of IGCC slag which is generated from a pilot plant in South Korea as an alkali-activated cement. Samples which were activated with the combined activator of sodium silicate solution and caustic soda had an average compressive strength of 4.5 MPa, showing expansion. Expansion of the alkali-activated slag was presumed to be caused by free CaO in the slag, although it was not detected by the ethylene glycol method. Samples that were activated with the combined activator of sodium aluminate and caustic soda had an average compressive strength of 10 MPa. Hydroxy sodalite and $C_3AH_6$ were found to be the new crystalline phases. IGCC slag can be used as an alkali-activated material, but the strength performance should be improved with proper mix design approach to calculate optimum proportions which can alleviate the expansion issue at the same time.

석탄가스화 복합발전(IGCC)은 석탄을 합성가스로 전환시키는 친환경, 고효율 차세대 에너지 생산기술이다. IGCC 공정의 부산물은 대부분 슬래그 형태로 배출된다. IGCC 슬래그는 연간 약 14만톤이 발생되지만 재활용은 아직 초기단계이다. 본 연구에서는 국내 한 실증 설비에서 배출된 IGCC 슬래그의 알칼리 활성 시멘트로서의 가능성에 대해 평가하였다. IGCC 슬래그를 규산소다 수용액과 가성소다를 혼합한 알칼리 자극제로 양생한 시료는 평균 4.5 MPa의 압축강도를 나타내었으나 다소 팽창하였다. 에틸렌 글리콜법으로 검출되지 않을 정도의 미량의 유리석회(free CaO)가 원인일 것으로 추측되었다. 한편 IGCC 슬래그를 알루민산 소다와 가성소다를 혼합한 알칼리 자극제로 양생한 시료는 평균 10 MPa의 압축강도를 나타내었으며 수산화소달라이트와 $C_3AH_6$가 새로운 결정상으로 생성되었다. IGCC 슬래그는 알칼리 활성 시멘트로서 활용이 가능할 것으로 평가되지만 강도 성능의 향상과 팽창 문제를 완화시킬 수 있으며 최적의 배합비율을 도출 및 적절한 배합법을 포함하는 정량적인 접근이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

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