Environmental impacts by lead battery recycling industry : a case study from Chachoengsao Province, Thailand | |
| Author | Soontorn Piromsartkoon |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.EV-12-05 |
| Subject(s) | Recycling industry--Environmental aspects--Thailand--Chachoengsao Environmental impact analysis--Thailand--Chachoengsao |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (Professional) in Environmental Engineering and Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | |
| Abstract | Lead batteries (LB) are used in huge amounts all over the world and recent industrial developments especially in developing countries increased the use of LB. Disposal of used batteries are not recommended and imposed many strict rules by governments considering hazardous nature of the lead metal as well as other toxic compounds including toxic heavy metals besides lead; that are presented at certain amount in LB .Also lead has a greater demand as a raw material for several industries generating greater value making a good business for extracting lead back from battery scarps. Therefore Lead Battery Recycling Process (LBRP) is now being practiced worldwide including many developing countries. However, LBRP in Thailand is still under developing stage and need more efficient ways to develop as an industry. As lead (Pb) is a hazardous waste, that there are many possible environmental and health hazardous due to LBR process. Investigating the exact process conducting right now in Thailand may help to develop the industry in the near future. In this case study, it was concerned about possible health and environmental impacts due to the LBR process and discussed about the impacts of the LBR process. As an outcome, several environmental impacts and possible health hazardous from the industry was revealed.Also, after this study it was given some recommendations to the existing industry and revealed the future needs for an efficient green lead battery recycling process to occur. |
| Year | 2012 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Preeda Parkpian |
| Examination Committee(s) | Thammarat Koottatep;Shipin, Oleg |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2012 |