Section 2 i) Initial Research Work - Gewerbliche Schule Ravensburg
Section 2 i) Initial Research Work - Gewerbliche Schule Ravensburg Section 2 i) Initial Research Work - Gewerbliche Schule Ravensburg
Future projectsRAFI looks into new solder pastes often to save energy. They save energy byreducing its temperature which is needed to heat up and solder componentstogether.Solar panels are also put in place around the factory to reduce the amount ofelectricity. When sunlight of the right energy level hits the n-type layer, which is ontop of the solar cell, it excites some of the free electrons, which break loose fromtheir natural state, pairs and flow across the boundary between the layers to createa current. This only works if the two layers of the solar cell are pressed directly intoeach other. This is usually accomplished by fabricating bothsides as part of the same process.Production process set.RAFI has a triangle shape production process that they follow inplan to reduce their energy. This is set by them picking the most favoured optionsfirst and then work their way down to their least favoured option.These options are –• Prevent• Minimize• Re-use• Recycle• Energy recovery• DisposalQuestions asked:Waste – RAFI1. What waste is produced?Answer: Both solid and liquid waste, production waste and waste from packaging.Hazardous waste includes used oil and waste water. We produce 250 tonnes ofmetal waste each year, which is sorted on site ready for recycling.2. Is there anything that cannot be recycled?Answer: Yes, oil and anything contaminated by oil. This waste is separated fromall other waste and disposed of safely.3. Are you aware of how much waste you produce?24
Answer: Yes, the amount of waste we produce is monitored to enable us to findways to improve. Approximately 215 tonnes per annum.4. Are you actively trying to reduce the amount of waste you produce?Answer: Yes, we have a dedicated environmental policy in place and a continualimprovement plan in which we look closely at the noise, heat, soil, air, emissions,radiation and vibration that we produce and look at ways in which we can reducethem all, as well as monitoring our solid and liquid waste production. We analyseour processes, looking at the input, the process and the output, besides theproduct.5. Have you replaced any hazardous materials or chemicals with lessdangerous ones?Answer: There are no alternatives to the hazardous materials we use, so we tryto keep their use to a minimum.The waste management programme at RAFI is as follows:• Prevent waste during the production process• Minimize waste• Reuse ( ie, water)• Recycle ( ie, packaging)• Energy recovery• DisposalRAFI have a very structured waste management system in place, looking a continualimprovement all the time. They have training for staff to learn about the use ofmaterials, energy efficiency and waste production. Their hazardous waste productionis kept to a minimum. They are aware of waste produced during each stage of theirmanufacturing process and have systems in place to deal with each type.Other questions asked:• How do you transport your Products?Answer: Straight transport, different logistics, sub contract.• How far do you get your raw materials?Answer: Local suppliers, Global network suppliers, sometimes India & China.• Do you support the local environment?Answer: Yes, prevent→minimise→reuse→recycle.• Do you try to reduce pollution in your area?Answer: Yes they try to reduce the impact on the environment by trying to reduceenergy usage and re-cycling waste.25
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Answer: Yes, the amount of waste we produce is monitored to enable us to findways to improve. Approximately 215 tonnes per annum.4. Are you actively trying to reduce the amount of waste you produce?Answer: Yes, we have a dedicated environmental policy in place and a continualimprovement plan in which we look closely at the noise, heat, soil, air, emissions,radiation and vibration that we produce and look at ways in which we can reducethem all, as well as monitoring our solid and liquid waste production. We analyseour processes, looking at the input, the process and the output, besides theproduct.5. Have you replaced any hazardous materials or chemicals with lessdangerous ones?Answer: There are no alternatives to the hazardous materials we use, so we tryto keep their use to a minimum.The waste management programme at RAFI is as follows:• Prevent waste during the production process• Minimize waste• Reuse ( ie, water)• Recycle ( ie, packaging)• Energy recovery• DisposalRAFI have a very structured waste management system in place, looking a continualimprovement all the time. They have training for staff to learn about the use ofmaterials, energy efficiency and waste production. Their hazardous waste productionis kept to a minimum. They are aware of waste produced during each stage of theirmanufacturing process and have systems in place to deal with each type.Other questions asked:• How do you transport your Products?Answer: Straight transport, different logistics, sub contract.• How far do you get your raw materials?Answer: Local suppliers, Global network suppliers, sometimes India & China.• Do you support the local environment?Answer: Yes, prevent→minimise→reuse→recycle.• Do you try to reduce pollution in your area?Answer: Yes they try to reduce the impact on the environment by trying to reduceenergy usage and re-cycling waste.25
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