Commencement of trial operation of fly ash disposal system at NCL Gorbi Mine void by NTPC Vindhyachal

The trial operation of the fly ash disposal system at Gorbi mine void (Pit-1) was successful on 30th June’21. Fly ash from the bulker was transported by pressurized Air to a Hydro mix chamber and converted to slurry for dumping in the Pit. Various members from NTPC were also present to mark this historic event. It will open up a major opportunity to develop the abandoned mine in an Environment-friendly manner for possible future use by Humanity and for utilization of ash. This mine pit was abandoned in 1996-97.

 MOU between NTPC Vindhyachal and NCL was signed in Jan-2019 and after carrying out various kinds of environmental studies and obtaining clearances from various statutory authorities, the required ash disposal equipment was installed and the trial could be accomplished.