Recovery of Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate) From used X-Ray Film

The thesis describes experimental work to remove primary contaminants viz silver and poly (vinylidene)chloride (PVDC) coating, from X-ray film and subsequent recovery of poly (ethylene) terephthalate (PET) economically.<br/><br/>The thesis commences with a review of the literature, concerning the recycling and recovery of (PET), from X-ray films and related materials.<br/><br/>Following a discussion of the properties of (PVDC) and PET, a programme of experimental work is outlined, for de-silvering the X-ray film, removal of PVDC and recovery of PET.<br/><br/>From a consideration of the preferred experimental procedure, an estimated materials and process costing is outlined, for a proposed PET recycling plant.<br/><br/>Management and recycling, within the EC, specifically in relation to the recovery of PET, is discussed, particularly in relation to the legal restraints on the disposal of plastics to land-fill sites.<br/><br/>A flow-sheet and description of the proposed recycling plant, including control equipment and outline mass and energy balances, concludes the thesis.<br/><br/>

Name dc:type.qualificationname

Master's Thesis

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

Student thesis

Year dc:date.issued

1992

Author dc:creator

• Naoush, Harith

Language dc:language

eng

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OAI identifier oai:identifier

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