Jj Universiti Malaysia FAHANG

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Engineering Technology Creativity

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL & NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING

RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY (E) BKC3832 ROSLI MOHD YUNUS 28 APRIL 2011 2 HOURS SESSION 2010/2011 SEMESTER II BKBIBKC

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE: 1. 2. 3. 4. This question paper consists of TWENTY EIGHT (28) questions. Answer ALL questions. Write your answers clearly in the booklet provided. Candidates are not allowed to bring any material other than those allowed by the invigilator into the examination room. This is a close book examination

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DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO This examination paper consists of SIX (6) printed pages including front page.

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QUESTION 1 ABC Chemical Industries Sdn Bhd produced 3 tons of scheduled waste per month. The scheduled waste is in the form of solid. Based on cradle to grave concept, explain the process involved in disposing the solid waste. (8 Marks) QUESTION 2 Elaborate the items below based on types of waste and place to dispose: a) spent catalyst from oil and gas industry b) waste solvent from paint industry c) spent bleaching earth from palm oil refinery d) damaged 200 liters drums used in storing waste lubricant oil. (8 Marks) QUESTION 3 Give two reasons why we should promote recycling activities. (3 Marks) QUESTION 4 Name Four (4) treatment technologies available for the treatment of scheduled waste commonly adopted in industry. Give example for each treatment technology and briefly explain the concept of its treatment. (10 Marks) QUESTION 5 Why recycling activities in Malaysia are not widely practiced? Give 3 reasons. (6 Marks) QUESTION 6 In Malaysia, which industry contributes the bulk of used lubricant oil?At present, what is the main application of recycled used oil in Malaysia (2 Marks)

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QUESTION 7 Name two available technologies of recovering base oil from used lubricant oil? Elaborate the main differences. (4 Marks) QUESTION 8 What are the differences between Biocompost fertilizer and chemical fertilizer in terms of a) main ingredient b) route of processing c) duration of processing (6 Marks) QUESTION 9 Scheduled waste generated from a plant can be and

.(according to the regulation). (3 Marks) QUESTION 10 Under the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Premises) (Scheduled Waste treatment and Disposal Facilities) Order, 1989, give 4 types of premises prescribed under the order that require written permission and license from the DOE. (4 Marks) QUESTION 11 Name the two main sources of spent adsorbent containing oil? (2 Marks)

QUESTION 12 Name the two methods which can be used to extract oil from spent adsorbent? (2 marks)
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QUESTION 13 List down 3 products which can be made of spent bleaching earth. (3 Marks)

QUESTION 14 List down 5 examples of recycling activities which can be used to reduce scheduled wastes and at the same time generate income for the recycler (from any industries). (5 Marks) QUESTION 15 What is PET? Discuss the general process of recycling PET into second grade PET? Give example of two products utilizing second grade PET? (8 Marks) QUESTION 16 Give three ways or solutions in the recycling of used tyre (i.e. into what product?) Briefly discuss. (6 Marks) QUESTION 17 Give example of two spent catalysts of high value in Malaysia and explain how the precious metals can be recovered. (4 Marks) QUESTION 18 In the recovery of solvent from liquid waste, what is the main unit operation involved in the separation of solvent from the impurities? (1 Mark)

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QUESTION 19 Based on the market survey that has been prepared by your group, discuss on the following: - potential product(s) from the recycled material - method of recycling adopted - source of raw material - competitors - calculation of profit margin (8 Marks)

QUESTION 20 Name three products that have been commercially produced from empty fruit bunch (EFB) in Malaysia. (3 Marks) QUESTION 21 Flow does human hair mat work as oil spill remover? (4 Marks) QUESTION 22 What is referred to sludge oil in palm oil industry, and name two products that can be produced from the sludge oil. (4 Marks) QUESTION 23 Name two products that can be produced from rice husks. (2 Marks) QUESTION 24 Name 3 sources of used cooking oil that can be used for the production of biodiesel in Malaysia. (3 Marks)
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QUESTION 25 What are the types of waste that can be used to produce fish pellet? (5 Marks) QUESTION 26 What are the valuable products that can be made from the expired canned foods (Name three products). (3 Marks) QUESTION 27 Name 3 potential products that can be made from the various wastes generated within UMP campus. (6 Marks) QUESTION 28 Briefly explain 3 projects that were undertaken by students from the recycling technology class of this semester, namely on: - Title of project - Source of raw material (i.e. waste) - Product from the recycling process (6 Marks)

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