Pollution Control

Pollution Control

The main effluent produced in the process of desiccated coconut is the after wash water having dissolved solids and coconut oil. The level of dissolved solids and oil is not significant and the effluent water could be safely used for irrigation purpose or drained out after traping solids and oils. The water having detergent used for cleaning equipments should be disposed off separately. Proper disposal facility should be made available for dumping refuge and perishable spoiled products and a separate pit constructed for this
purpose. Proper hygiene and sanitation will ensure environment free of pollution. However, a no objection certificate is required to be obtained from State Pollution Control Board and care should be taken to control pollution Energy Conservation Electrical energy is the main energy source in the process of desiccated coconut manufacturing. Efforts should be made to keep power load at the minimum at a time. Capacitors should be fitted for motors to keep power factor to its maximum. Improved designs of tube light with electronic choke should be fitted for lighting purposes for getting efficient light with less electric energy consumption. Factory shed should be constructed in such a way that natural light could be utilized, optimum temp. should be maintained in the drying chamber to get desired product with less energy. Proper maintenance of electrical equipments and machinery will further ensure energy conservation. Proper monitoring should be done in the operation of machinery and equipment particularly drier and when not required, it should be switched off.