Environmental policies and guidelines for Philippine diesel power plants : a case study in Panay Island, Philippines | |
| Author | Bermudo, Jose Mellizas |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ET-91-9 |
| Subject(s) | Environmental policy--Philippines Diesel electric power-plants |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The Philippines produces a significant portion of its electricity from diesel power plants. These plants emit pollutants to the environment. This study concentrates on developing a set of environmental policies a nd guide lines which a r e low cost but able to alleviate the most serious impacts created by these power plants . An eclectic methodology was used to quantify, to the extent possible , effects of these plants on the air, water a nd the noise it creates. The results show that these plants can be hazardous to the environment if no measures are taken. The guidelines developed con cent rate on the plant management level and were integrated into the job descriptions of the affected plant personnel. |
| Year | 1991 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Edelman, David J. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Surapong Chiraratananon ;Suselo, Tri Binarko |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | European Economic Community (EEC) |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1991 |