3.4.1. Summary of coalash beneficiation in Russia

In the paper brief data on coal consumption, generation, processing and landfilling of ash and slag from power industry in Russia from 1990 till 2010 are given. The paper includes information on traditional applications of ash and slag materials in various branches of the Russian economy. The basic standards covering ash and slag handling problem with their modifications are reflected. Besides, technologies of processing ash and slag from power generation in Russia meeting the requirements of technical standards are resulted. Results of the market analysis of coal ash after its beneficiation are presented too.