Assignment

Cleaner Production

Problem 1: (maximum two A4 pages hand written)

Considering the cotton and polyester knitting weaving fabric and subsequent finishing dyeing
mill; study one of the processes involved, either HT (high temperature and pressure)-over
flow or pad-batch processes. Determined the reuse criteria for the mill based on the water
quality requirements of the production processes (such as dyeing, finishing etc.). For
example, for efficient dyeing, dye operators in the mill require following criteria in waters;
conductivity < 500 μs/cm, hardness < 1 FH (French Hardness), COD < 5 mg/L, etc.

As the studied mill does not have any strategic and specific water management plan suggest
three cleaner production (CP) opportunities for this mill where wastewater recovery and reuse
techniques can be implemented. Assess your CP opportunities and show the benefits involved
by implementing them. Clearly state your assumptions.

Problem 2: (maximum one A4 page hand written)

Suggest two cleaner production opportunities that can be implemented in this mill for the
chemicals used. Assess your opportunities and show the benefits involved by implementing
them. Clearly state your assumptions.

Reference:
Emrah Ozturk, E., Koseoglu, H., Karaboyaci, M., Yigit, N. O., Yetis, U. and Kitis, M.,
(2016), Sustainable textile production: cleaner production assessment/eco-efficiency analysis
study in a textile mill, Journal of Cleaner Production 138, pp. 248-263.

Submission:
 Deadline: on or before 21st September 2017
 Comprises of two problems and must be submitted in one report
 Problem 1 maximum two A4 pages hand written
 Problem 2 maximum one A4 page hand written
 Penalties will be given for late submission