abstract |
Compositions and methods for producing a manufactured product, a method for making a liquid absorbent (52), and processes for disposal of flammable liquids with a flue gas desulfurization by-product (24). The compositions for the manufactured products combine a binder and the by-product (24). The composition contains a greater percentage by weight of the by-product (24) than the binder. The methods for producing manufactured products include dewatering the gypsum-depleted waste stream to reduce a water content, and forming the manufactured product. The method for making a liquid absorbent (52) includes dewatering, granulating, drying, heating, and packaging a granulated gypsum-depleted composition as the liquid absorbent (52). The processes for disposal of flammable liquids include distributing a by-product (24) into contact with flammable liquid (54), absorbing the liquid (54), transporting, and igniting the flammable liquid (54). The artificial soils are a combination of by-product (24) and animal waste. |