Factors influencing location.
Why are industrial plants normally close to ports?
To allow easy import and export of raw materials.
Name 2 environmental impacts
Air pollution, water pollution, climate change, habitat destruction, waste generation.
Why are safety requirements practiced?
To prevent the loss of lives and money and also increase productivity.
How many principles were mentioned?
7
Why is excess land space a factor?
To facilitate future expansion.
What are some damages due to pollution?
Damage to aquatic animals, health and forestry.
Working with proper tools is a safety requirement.
True or False
True!!!
What is green chemistry?
Green chemistry is an approach that minimizes the use and generation of hazardous substances throughout the life cycle.
What is the process/processes where water is needed?
Cooling and Steam generation
Effects of habitat destruction
Loss of diversity and fragmentation of ecosystems
List 3 safety requirements.
Making workers aware of emergency exits.
Wearing protective wear.
Doing drills.
List 3 principles
Prevention, Atom economy, less hazardous chemical synthesis, Design safer chemicals, etc.
Why is it beneficial for an industrial plant to be located close to raw materials?
To reduce cost of transportation and production
What are the pollutants mentioned?
Particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.
What does ISO stand for?
International Organization for Standardization
List the processes in either crude oil production or or ammonia production.
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