Romano Associates, a proven leader in the marketing, sales and distribution of industrial by products of
coal-fired electric power plants, has years of experience as a supplier of quality Coal Combustion Fly Ash,
Bottom Ash, and Cinders.
Romano Associates, provides consulting services on industrial process coal ash utilization, loading and unloading logistics and plant
configuration. We can assist in the management of material inventories and analysis, improving operations with technical expertise,
supply availablity, sales and support.
Coal Combustion Flyash is the mineral ash produced from burning coal, offering both environmental and performance advantages
when used in the production of concrete. Flyash is composed of silica,and when combined with water at normal temperatures, reacts
with calcium hydroxide producing a cementitious compound - a glue. This characteristic makes flyash a beneficial substitute for part
of the Portland Cement needed in the production of concrete.
Flyash is comprised of round, microscopic particles that function like ball bearings in cement, improving circulation and enhancing
lubrication. Cement combined with flyash requires less water to make concrete thus reducing shrinkage. With flyash, concrete becomes
easier to pour and can be pumped longer distances. Tiny flyash particles improve overall cohesiveness, filling small pockets in cement,
enhancing consistency and filling forms more completely. Concrete with flyash in the mix design is less permeable, increasing durability
and chemical resistance.
Bottom Ash is another by-product of the coal combustion process. These are the large unburned, fire-resistant particles of coal that
drop to the bottom of the furnace. Bottom Ash particles can be ground up and used as aggregates in road construction projects, concrete
block, structural fill, drainage, backfilling and flowable fill applications.