Study on Environmental Health Aspect of Plastic Refinery in MASARO Cirebon Unit in Indonesia

Abidin, Akhmad Zainal; Choliq, Najwa Shufia; Yemensia, E. V.; Hastuti, Rizki

doi:10.1109/icgea49367.2020.239716

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“…The exhaust gas, in the form of smoke, will be processed into pesticides before being released into the atmosphere [21]. The composition of the exhaust gas produced by one of the IPST Masaro at Cirebon is 49.6 mg/Nm 3 particulate matter, 6.2 mg/Nm 3 SO2, 4.1 mg/Nm 3 NO2, and 11.3 mg/Nm 3 CH4 as hydrocarbon compounds [22]. Based on the test results, it can be stated that the exhaust gas waste from waste processing with Masaro technology falls into the safe category for release into the atmosphere because, in general, it complies with national standards for exhaust gas composition.…”

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Comparative Analysis of Waste Management between Masaro and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Technologies in West Java

Abidin,

Steven,

Sirait

et al. 2024

E3S Web Conf.

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In 2023, the amount of waste from five large cities in West Java could reach more than 1 million tons. This creates the need for proper waste management. There are several technologies used, i.e. zero waste management (Masaro) technology and also refuse-derived fuel (RDF) technology. Masaro employs various methods to process all types of waste while RDF technology utilizes combustible and plastic waste to produce solid fuel. This study intends to compare the waste processing performance of the two technologies from the potential, environmental impact, and economic aspects. Based on the results, raw materials, utilities, and target markets are all comparable. Besides, environmental impact analysis shows that waste processing with Masaro and RDF has low emissions and is below quality standards. Actually, RDF has a faster processing time than Masaro, but the economic analysis from Masaro shows a higher GPM than RDF (99.21% vs. 89.38%). This happens because the products from Masaro are much more differentiated than RDF. In the end, the integration of waste processing with Masaro and RDF is even more promising because apart from solving the waste problem it also produces a higher GPM (99.22%).

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Comparative Analysis of Waste Management between Masaro and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Technologies in West Java

Abidin,

Steven,

Sirait

et al. 2024

E3S Web Conf.

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“…In many developing countries, waste-collecting activities are often carried out by lower-income communities for their survival. The proportion is estimated to be 2% of the population in Asia, Latin America, and Africa depending on waste amount and their livelihoods [1,3].…”

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“…Nowadays, MASARO (zero waste management) and maggots are two innovative waste processing technologies that have also gained attention. MASARO implements waste management training at the source by changing the concept and paradigm of "collecttransport -dispose" (cost center) to "sorttransportprocess -sell" (profit center) [3]. On the other hand, maggots in waste processing involve the controlled introduction of fly larvae to degradable waste, especially food waste, which accelerates the decomposition process and produces nutrient-rich residue [5].…”

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Combination of waste processing between MASARO plastic refinery unit and maggots technology

Steven,

Dwiputra,

Affan

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The evaluation of MASARO plastic refinery unit and maggots waste processing strategies’ efficacy, environmental impact, and economic analysis is at the center of the issue formulation in this study. Waste processing through MASARO plastic refinery unit requires incinerators, pyrolysis, and wet scrubber units. On the other side, maggots are used in waste processing because of their capacity to swiftly degrade the waste without negative impacts on the environment. Waste reduction is a parameter that can be used to measure the performance of waste processing. The percentages of waste reduction achieved by using MASARO plastic refinery unit can surpass 90% whereas maggots can range from 65.5% to 78.9%. The environmental impacts of MASARO plastic refinery unit and maggots technology are low. The flue gas qualities from MASARO plastic refinery unit are almost below threshold limits so it does not harm the environment. Likewise, waste processing using maggots has almost no negative impacts due to low emissions of CO2, CH4, SO2, and N-element. From an economic point of view, the MASARO process can provide an annual revenue of $3,840,000. Meanwhile, the anticipated annual revenue from waste processing using maggots is $55,000 if they are sold for $1000 per ton.

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“…The incinerator unit at the Masaro plastic refinery serves as a crucial mechanism for combustion of non-decomposed and non-recyclable waste, characterized as residue waste. Operating at elevated temperatures ranging from 600-700°C, this process generates hot exhaust gas infused with a diverse 1268 (2023) 012040 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1268/1/012040 2 array of pollutants resulting from combustion, notably including particulate matter [4]. The flue gas generated through the combustion of waste materials can be categorized into trace hazardous organics, trace heavy metals, acid gas, and particulate matter [5].…”

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Prospect and application of flue gas washing liquid from wet scrubber unit at Masaro plastic refinery for organic pesticides

Yemensia,

Steven,

Soekotjo

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Masaro plastic refinery represents an advanced technology designed to effectively manage residual waste. This innovative approach integrates the principles of incineration and pyrolysis to obtain valuable products, including fuel and flue gas washing liquid from a wet scrubber unit. The flue gas washing liquid contains ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, and phenol compounds which still do not meet the quality standards stipulated by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Those compounds should be reclaimed due to their toxicity towards aquatic organisms. Fortunately, they are extensively employed in the agricultural domain such as raw material for fertilizers and pesticides. This research endeavors to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the composition of the flue gas washing liquid. The objective is to evaluate the potential application of its components as main ingredients in pesticide formulations. To augment its effectiveness, supplementary active ingredients are incorporated, derived from various plant species recognized for their efficacy in combatting pests and insects. The extraction process combines flue gas washing liquid with selected plants, such as bintaro fruit, garlic, lemongrass, neem leaves, and tobacco. From the results, this research not only addresses the environmental issue but also provides a sustainable solution to meet the agricultural sector’s demand for sustainable pesticides.

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Study on Environmental Health Aspect of Plastic Refinery in MASARO Cirebon Unit in Indonesia

Cited by 7 publications

References 6 publications

Comparative Analysis of Waste Management between Masaro and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Technologies in West Java

Comparative Analysis of Waste Management between Masaro and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Technologies in West Java

Combination of waste processing between MASARO plastic refinery unit and maggots technology

Prospect and application of flue gas washing liquid from wet scrubber unit at Masaro plastic refinery for organic pesticides

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