National Awards for Thermal Power Plants | 11 Mar 2025
Why in News?
Three thermal power plants in Madhya Pradesh have been honored with the National Award for their efficient and effective management of fly ash.
Key Points
- About the Award:
- This award was given to Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station Dongalia, Satpura Thermal Power Station Sarni and Amarkantak Thermal Power Station Chachai of Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company (MPPGCL) .
- This honour was given during the 14th International Housing Conference held in Goa on the theme of Fly Ash Utilisation-2025.
- The conference was organised by Mission Energy Foundation , a non-profit organisation .
- Award Category:
- Satpura Thermal Power Station and Amarkantak Thermal Power Station were given this award in the category of less than 500 MW installed capacity .
- Whereas this award was given to Shri Sinhaji Thermal Power Station in the category of more than 500 MW installed capacity .
- Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station has made sustainable and effective use of more than 100 percent fly ash.
Fly Ash
- About:
- Fly ash is a pollutant typically produced by coal-fired power plants , carried by gases expelled from the combustion chamber.
- It is collected from the expelled gases by electrostatic precipitators or bag filters.
- Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) is defined as a filter device used to remove fine particles such as smoke and dust from a flowing gas.
- This device is often used for air pollution control activities.
- Combination:
- Fly ash contains significant amounts of silicon dioxide (SiO2), aluminium oxide (Al2O3), ferric oxide (Fe2O3) and calcium oxide (CaO) .
- Application:
- It is used in concrete and cement products, road base, metal recovery and mineral filler etc.
- Harmful effects:
- Fly ash particles are toxic air pollutants . They can cause heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and stroke .