Use of Innovation and Technology in Environmental Protection and Testing

Supporting Services from Hong Kong Productivity Council

As a major industry supporting organization, HKPC has been active in the deployment of innovation, technology and best practices to support the community in the area of :•Advanced manufacturing•Information technology•Environmental protection•Business operation

Environmental Innovation

• On environmental protection, our missions focus on supporting the business and manufacturing sectors to achieve :– Progression to low carbon economy– Reduction of environmental pollution to meet

regulatory requirements– Effective utilization of resources and energy– Compliance with emerging environmental

requirements in international business and trade– Development of environmental industry through

environmental product innovation

Innovation and Technology Development Strategies

1) Working closely with Government Departments such as EPD, ITC and the industry to identify the needs

2) Early involvement of potential technology / business partners and potential users whenever possible

3) The technology should be able to be productized and pilot system be field tested and performance be verified

4) Mature technologies will be transferred to private sector under licensing agreement

Low Carbon Technology

LED Office Lighting Box reduces 30-40% energy consumption then the traditional flourescent tube lighting

Development of an Idle-stop System to reduce motor vehicle emission

Development of an Electric Minibus for green transportation

Progression to LowCarbon Economy

Environmental Regulatory Compliance

Air Pollution ControlFood Industry / RestaurantThe ‘CrystalVent’ Electronstatic precipitation oil mist control system developed for food factory / restaurants

Community Smoke Nuisance ReductionThe ‘QianYin’ Smokeless Joss Paper Furance for reducing smoke nuisance generated from temples

The Smoke Control System developed for funeral parlour

Indoor Air Quality ControlThe Indoor Air Disinfection System able to reduce the concentration of bacteria in indoor air by at least 90%

Examples of the Developed Environmental Technology / System

Water Pollution Control

Construction IndustryAquaSed System for thetreatment of Wastewaterdischarged fromconstruction site

Electroplating / Electronic TechnologyS-IX System for removingHeavy metal for wastewater

Application of S-IX System in aPrinted circuit board factory(8,000 m3/day)

Food IndustryAward winning BM-ComboMembrane Bioreactor fortreating high-strengthorganic wastewater

Use of BM-Combo Systemto a treat the wastewater discharged from a group of bean curd factories whichhave been causing streampollution problem

Environmental Regulatory Compliance

Examples of the Developed Environmental Technology / System

Effective Utilization ofResources and Energy

The DMS Dual Membrane System developed and installed in a printed circuit board factory in Dongguan (5,000 m3/day)

The greywater recycling system developed and installed in City University (70 m3/day)

A food waste to fertilization convention system for transforming organic waste into fertilizer

Resource Reuse and Recycling

HKPC’s Support to the Testing and Certification Industry

HKPC is now actively supporting the development of the industry by :

a)Participating in the development a professional recognition scheme to attract and retain young professionals

b)Involving in the formulation of a Qualification Framework for the industry

c)Promoting emerging and new testing and certification opportunities to industry

(I) Capacity Building

(II) Collaboration in the Development of New Testing Methods and Certification

Schemes

• Chinese medicine / medical device• Quality Food / Healthcare Product Scheme• Nano-Product Certification Scheme• Quality Far-infrared Product Testing & Certification

Scheme• Quality LED Lighting Product Testing & Certification

Scheme

(III) Facility Sharing

EMC Laboratory

Watch & Clock Laboratory Odour Laboratory

Reliability Laboratory

Functions of New EMC Chamber

The new EMC Chamber is targeted to be completed in early 2011, and

a) will be capable of serving as a new testing site for the following purposes:• Radiated Emission - Measurements of radio disturbance field

strength for frequency range from 1GHz to 18GHz (current chamber limited at 1GHz); and

• Radiated RF field immunity testing for frequency range from 80MHz to at least 6GHz (current chamber limited at 1GHz);

b) can perform tests as according to the latest international requirements (e.g., EN55022, EN 61000-4-3, CISPR 25, ISO 11452-2, ETSI standards)

New Reliability Testing Facilities and Challenges

• There is the fast demand from electronic industry on high reliability testing

• The upgraded services will include• Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT)• Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS)• X-ray Inspection• Drop & Shear Test• HALT and HASS for meeting the increasingly

stringent testing standards and requirements by industries demanding high reliability performance

To support local T&C industries, electronic manufacturing and trading industries. HKPC is enhancing its facilities to meet demands of local industry in developing high reliability electronics products.

(IV) Market Promotion by Strengthening Connection with Manufacturers in PRD

• We will promote the local T&C industry through our regular contacts with PRD industry associations

Potential Areas for Future Co-operation

• New Energy• Low Carbon Transportation• Building Energy Efficiency Improvement• Advanced Pollution Control to Meet Tightened Discharge

Guidelines• Close Loop Water Recycling• Effective Odour Removal• VOC Removal• New Testing and Certification Standard Development

• HKPC welcomes Collaboration with Interested Technology / Business Partners