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Highlights

1R&DTechno TransferSTSSignificant Accomplishments

Improving Productivity and CompetitivenessUpgrading the Technologies of Small EnterprisesContributing to Agriculture & Fisheries ModernizationHarnessing Information & Communications Technology for DevelopmentR&D ProgramsOther Support Program

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Promoting S&T Development

Investing in S&T Human ResourcesCreating Greater Public Awareness in S&TS&T Linking & Networking24

Financial Management

27 Condensed Balanced SheetStatement of Cash Flow

Human Resource Management

30 Personnel Profile

Organizational Chart

Directory of Officials

32 CompletedNewNew/CompletedOn-going

List of R&D Projects

The year 2002

marked the secondyear of my

directorship at the IndustrialTechnology DevelopmentInstitute (ITDI). The Institutehas delivered significantoutputs based on targets forthis year. I must say that Iam very pleased with theoverall performance of ourresearchers and staff.

We continued to

operate onestablished

systems and mechanismsthat have been proveneffective and efficientthrough time. We alsointroduced new blueprints ofstrategies and operationalframework to further drawon the core competencies ofthe Institute and be able tocope with the changingtimes and with the growingdemand for services fromvarious sectors of industrywhile dealing at the sametime with the inevitable fiscalstress in government.

This year, ITDI was

able to undertake181 research and

development (R&D) projects,an increase of almost 20percent from last year’srecord. Our continuingefforts to stir and mobilizeprivate sector investment inR&D contributed to thisincrease by posting morethan 31 percent of the total.Similarly, the initiatives ofour researchers toaggressively tap otherfunding sources (local andforeign) for their projectproposals generated 15percent of the total R&Dprojects conducted duringthe year. This figure is morethan triple the number ofprojects undertaken in 2001using funds from othersources. There was also anincrease of 80 percent in thenumber of technologiestransferred andcommercialized and anincrease of 26 percent intechnical services renderedas a result of our continuingefforts to widen ourtechnology base in theregions through our centerson cleaner production, pack-aging and metrology.

Iwould like to believe

that these numberssignify the growing

awareness and confidence ofour stakeholders in ourcapabilities to effectivelyprovide and deliver theservices they need. The

small and mediumenterprises (SMEs), inparticular, turn to ITDI forsolutions to problems ontechnological capabilitydevelopment andtechnology acquisition intheir desire to becomecompetitive.Technologicaladvances have renderedthese firms disadvantagedbecause of the inherent highcosts attached totechnology. It is thereforeimperative that we sustainand strengthen our capa-bilities to be able to sub-stantially contribute to thedevelopment of SMEs andestablish ourselves as areputable and reliable R&Dinstitution.

We started our

first movestoward a stronger

institution by first matchingour strategies with ourstructure. Evolving from afunctional organization,we are now operating in amatrix form to enable us toaddress multifacetedindustry problems. Our threeprogram centers anchoredon packaging R&D,metrology, and cleanerproduction cut across theorganization and convergewith the other R&Ddivisions in addressingindustry and environmentalproblems with amultidisciplinary approach.

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Next, we created a

sustainedenvironment for

learning by establishing acontinuing program foreducation and training of ourhuman resources. Ourmanpower will always be ourpotent resource for achievingour goals so they must beequipped and nourished withknowledge. We commencedwith the first batch of tentechnical staff enrolling inpower electronics withouthaving to leave the officepremises through an arrange-ment with the University ofthe Philippines (U.P.) LosBaños. The second batch ofthree technical staff was intoM.S. Chemical Engineering inUP Diliman. Four staff fromthe support group took thenon-traditional program forthe undergraduate levelthrough an arrangement withthe Polytechnic University ofthe Philippines. Hopefullynext year we shall be able tocarry out this programthrough the DOST Scholar-ship Program for acceptancein the Open UniversitySystem.

In our succeeding

moves, we banneredour enterprise modules

as an innovative means ofpromoting technologies withmarket potential and as away of enticing prospectiveinvestors. So far, we havealready put up enterprisemodules on calamansi juiceprocessing, sugarcane wine

and juice production,accelerated vinegarproduction and smoked fishprocessing. Under processare at least five moreenterprise modules that willbe utilizing agromarineresources in the productionof useful products. All theseenterprise modules fitperfectly well with thetechnology delivery systemof the DOST’s SET-UPProgram.

We also take pride

in our technologyinnovations/R&D

breakthroughs. One of themis the use of the abundantred algae from our marineresources for the productionof carrageenan hard capsulesas potential substitute forimported animal-based cap-sules. Another is the use ofspecial materials in theModified Atmospheric Pack-aging (MAP) technology thatcan extend the shelf life ofPhilippine carabao mangoesfor export to 33 days whilemaintaining freshness, aro-ma, and distinctive taste.

Iam looking at year

2003 with muchoptimism, as we shall

be putting into action thenext step in our strategicoperational framework. Weshall be institutionalizing ourcapabilities in five strategicareas where indigenoustechnological capability canbe developed. These

strategic areas, we now callthe areas of convergence,shall be anchored onupgrading the SMEs’production capacity, wastemanagement, process en-gineering, post harvesthandling (near farm proces-sing/packaging), and enter-prise modules. In likemanner, we will continue toprovide technological sup-port to industries throughthe implementation of ourprogram centers onpackaging R&D, cleanerproduction and metrology.With the appropriatesupport programs backed upwith effective mechanismsto deliver them, ourinstitutional capacities inthese specific areas will berecognized and regarded asa national resource fortechnological capabilitydevelopment.

Ibelieve our vision of

globalcompetitiveness for

SMEs will not be afar-fetched goal to achieveas I see the ITDI manpowerpool, without regard to thefiscal stress in government,continue to work hard todeliver their best efforts forITDI to become an effectivecatalyst to technologicalcapability development. �

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ERNESTO P. LOZADA, Ph.D.

Director, ITDI

Fueled with dynamism andpassion to achieve its vision ofexcellence in propellingindustrial development, ITDIharnessed its full resources as apotent provider of technologiesand services in the year 2002.As a multidisciplinary institute,ITDI has permeated a largesegment of industrial activitieswithin the relevant range of itscapabilities. Remarkably, theinstitute managed to meet itsmajor commitments for theyear, despite meager cashallocations from the nationalbudget. Noteworthy among itsvarious accomplishmentstowards sustainable developmentin the industry are herebyunderscored:

For the year 2002, the Institute wasable to carry out a total of 97 research anddevelopment (R&D) projects funded by theregular budget. ITDI received only PhP124.192M cash allocations, out of its totalallotment of PhP 148.309M for the year.

R&D To increase investments inR&D, ITDI implemented 57 contractR&D projects with the private sector.Similarly, ITDI undertook 27 R&Dprojects funded with grants-in-aid fromDOST and from foreign funding. The latterfunding prioritized the implementation ofDOST's flagship programs namely:

Establishment of the PackagingResearch and Development Center

(PRDC), National Metrology Program(NMP) and Integrated Program on CleanerProduction Technologies (IPCT). Theseprojects were executed employing DOST'score values of competence,competitiveness and social conscience andhave created considerable impact toindustrial development.

Techno Transfer ITDIhas commercialized 9 technologies to 15technology adoptors. The Institute haswidened its technology base in the regionson packaging, metrology and cleanerproduction, through aggressivepromotional and techno-transfer activities.Correspondingly, it has created livelihoodopportunities through training on itscompleted technologies. Furthermore, ithas diffused 138 technologies to potentialtakers from different sectors of the industryall over the country. Moreover, it hasexpanded the establishment of theenterprise modules for its selected R&Doutputs, as an important dimension of theimplementation of the market orientationstrategy in the institute's technologymanagement.

STS The Institute has renderedabout 16,046 scientific and technologicalservices during the year. These coverconsultancy, technical and informationservices in the areas of microbiology,materials science, environmental, fuels andenergy, chemicals and minerals, foodprocessing, electronics, standards andtesting. About 2,876 clients from varioussectors of the industry benefited from theseservices. Income generated summed up toPhP 11.82 M.

To reach more clientele, the Institutepursued various promotional activities forits technologies. These included dis-semination of information through TRIP

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TV, radio, information tech (websites) andprint (newspapers, magazines, etc.),exhibits and advocacy seminars, etc. Italso harnessed ICT in expanding itslinkages, locally and globally. To be moreresponsive to the changing technologicalneeds of the industry, ITDI invested in thecapability-building of its staff.

SignificantAccomplishments Tobetter appreciate the Institute's drive forexcellence as a potent provider oftechnologies and services, we have to takenote of its major accomplishments asfollows:

ENTERPRISEMODULES

ITDI encourages would-be andexisting entrepreneurs to go into businessventures through actual demonstration of acomplete system that illustrates technologyviability in terms of reproducibility andcommerciability, through EnterpriseModules (EMs). These modules have beenestablished to facilitate the transfer ofselected R&D outputs.

Technical support from ITDI includea Business Opportunity Plan (BOP)incorporating cost and profitability figures,process/product description, plant layoutand equipment specifications. Thesecommercial production facilities were putup at ITDI to serve as technologydemonstration and training venues whichare also available for lease to small-scaleproducers. The selected technologiesrepresented by enterprise modules can betransferred on a turnkey basis.

Processing space and facilities thatcomprise enterprise modules serve asshowcases to familiarize entrepreneurswith processes involved and produceproduct samples for market-testing. For theyear, enterprise modules for the followingtechnologies were set up:

� Sugarcane Wine (basi) and Juice

Production

ITDI, realizes the potentials ofsugarcane as a raw material for productsthat would serve as livelihoodopportunities, particularly in the sugarcanegrowing areas of the country. The thrust isin line with GMA's Ginintuang Ani SugarProgram. These sugarcane productsconsist of sugarcane wine (basi) andsugarcane juice.

With the installation of a small-scaleproduction facility, the enterprise modulefor basi was able to produce wine atstandardized procedures with exportablequality. The process which uses "burnay",a stoneware jar, was found to be cost-effective. A net income of PhP 263,820per year can be generated from a plant withan annual capacity of 30,000 bottles of350 mL each. Production period coversfour months plus six months aging time.The proposed selling price of basi isPhP 45 per bottle at a unit production costof PhP 23.59.

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An alternative product of theenterprise module is the sugarcane juicewithout preservatives. Just like basi, itsformulation and canning procedures havebeen standardized for consistent quality. Asmall-scale production facility hasoptimized the process. A BOP on theprocess proposes a selling price of PhP 14per 250 mL can at a unit production cost ofPhP 10.52 for a prospective investor toearn a net profit of PhP 1.2 M per year.Annual plant capacity is assumed to sustaina production of 600,000 cans or 2000 cansper day. Two alternative productionoptions are available.

� Accelerated Vinegar Production

A 24-hour continuous production ofvinegar (from coconut sap, spent mangosyrup, pineapple/fruit juices and other rawmaterials with fermentable sugar like juicefrom fruit wastes of pulp, peels andpomace) could be produced in a 200-literacetator designed and fabricated by ITDI.The accelerated process provides a daily

harvest of about 15-20 liters per day. Theproduct has titrable acidity of 4.5%compared to the acidity of 4% ofcommercial vinegar in the market. Thetechnology using coconut water couldprovide a possible income of PhP 125,750with a proposed selling price of PhP 16per liter at a unit production cost of Php10.01 for a plant having an annualcapacity of 32,400 liters with six units ofacetators.

The accelerated process couldreplace the unscrupulous production ofvinegar from non-food grade glacial aceticacid and/or cloudifier. The process isfeasible for adoption by small-scale pro-ducers. A technology transfer arrangementthrough the Industrial ResearchFoundation, Inc. (IRF) was formalizedthrough a Memorandum of Agreement.Enterprise development in the regions hasbeen carried out by IRF for the promotionand distribution of the ITDI 200-litervinegar acetator. As of year-end, twounits of the acetator kit were transferred tothe City Cooperative Office of Isabela andLead Farm Corporation of Aklan.

� Smoked Fish Processing

Critical processing parameters thatcomply with sanitary requirements inproducing smoked fish with consistentquality have been standardized. Asmall-scale production facility is availableto small-scale smoked fish or "tinapa"



producers. The enterprise module isexpected to improve the technology leveland product quality of local processors andentrepreneurs interested to venture intosmoked fish processing.

A proposed selling price of a 250-gram smoked fish (tunsoy and galunggong)at PhP 40 per pack with a unit productioncost of PhP 33.29 would allow aprospective investor a net income after taxof PhP 552,164 with a plant having anannual capacity of 11,300 packs.

� Production of Virgin Coconut

Oil: Establishment of a Pilot

Plant Facility

A technology innovation on theproduction of a high-value virgin coconutoil, from fresh and mature coconuts wasthe object of a study. For the year, thesetting up of a pilot plant facility for itsproduction was undertaken. The facilityconsists of a coconut meat dryer, a 5-bladecoconut grater, hydraulic press and filterpress. An appropriate BusinessOpportunity Plan (BOP) was prepared.

The production of virgin coconut oildoes not involve the use of chemicals norvery high temperature, which wouldincrease not only the local but the globalcompetitiveness of the product. Virgin

coconut oil could find wide utilization inthe medicinal, pharmaceutical, cosmeticsand food industries. It is a diversificationfrom existing products that could boost theearnings of the coconut industry.

� Soap-Making (Coconut Oil-

Based)

A soap-making enterprise modulewas initiated in the second quarter of theyear. A pneumatic soap press/ molder wasacquired and installed for the trialproduction runs of opaque bath soap usingthe cold process. Compared to thecommercial boiled process of preparingbath soap, the production cost is muchlower because the method does not requirethe application of heat. Since coconut oil isbiodegradable, the technology does notpose any environmental problem and isideal for adoption in the rural areas even ona household or barangay level. Theconsumption of bath soap has a constantvolume thereby assuring manufacturers ofa steady market. A BOP prepared on theprocess, proposes a selling price of PhP 8per 135-gram bar at a unit production costof PhP 7.21 for a would-be entrepreneur togenerate a net income of PhP 38,201, for aplant having an annual capacity of 49,896bars .


� Sweetened Calamansi Juice

An Enterprise Module on theproduction of sweetened calamansi juicewas developed to take advantage of itsseasonal glut. The module, which wascompleted during the year and available forlease to entrepreneurs includes a juicepress extractor, a pasteurizing kettle and afilling tank. Commercialization of themodule would allow a businessman to earna net income of PhP 971,082 from aproposed selling price of PhP 50 per literat a unit production cost of PhP 39.41,for a plant having a monthly capacity of12,500 liters. Adoptors of the enterprisemodule include Moonbake Inc. of LasPinas City and Aklan State University.

BIOREACTOR 500

During the year, ITDI spearheadedan aggressive commercialization of itscommunity-based bioreactor technology

for the accelerated composting ofmunicipal wastes. The BIOREACTOR 500was launched in July 1, 2002. It seeks tocommercialize 500 units of the 500kilogram/day composting bioreactors in500 days. In support of this, ITDI hasaccredited private engineering companieswhich would fabricate and market thebioreactors. Technology transfer schemesthrough in-house fabrication and marketingwere also done.

Two facilities for thedemonstration/training of recipients ofITDI composting technologies were set upat ITDI in Bicutan, Taguig and at theSmokey Mountain temporary housing sitein Tondo, Manila. The Bicutan facilityhouses a 500 kilogram/day continuousstirred tank bioreactor that could servebarangays or subdivisions with a 6,000population. The Smokey Mountainfacility accommodates the newly-upgraded2 ton/ day rotary horizontal tank bioreactorsuited for a 24,000 population-sizedmunicipality or small wet markets.

For the year, ITDI started setting upa 200-ton/year microbial inoculant facilitywhich is expected to be operational in2003. The facility is intended to providethe microbial inoculant needs ofcommercialized ITDI compostingbioreactors. Based on its rated capacity, itcan supply up to 2,000 ITDI compostingfacilities, each housing a 500-kilogram/daycapacity bioreactors.

Techno-transfer agreements weresigned with the National Kidney andTransplant Institute, Tuguegarao City andPagadian City for the 500-kilogram/daybioreactor using its in-house fabricationfacility. Other techno-transfer initiativeswere on-going which includes MuntinlupaCity, Barangay Ayala Alabang, andNational Market Vendors Confederation ofCooperatives (NAMVESCO).

The ITDI composting technology isan accelerated composting process whichutilizes a bioreactor, optimum feedformulation and a microbial inoculant. The



technology is considered very cost-competitive with savings on the microbialinoculant requirement which range fromPhP 100,000 to PhP 200,000 per year for a500-kg to 1-ton per day compostingfacility. Other advantages of the tech-nology, include among others, the fol-lowing: 1) no leachate discharge 2) in-significant odor emission level 3) fast ratecomposting process 4) no worm prolife-ration 5) less attractive to flies 6) compe-tititve compost production cost and 7) lowelectrical power consumption. The tech-nology continues to gain momentum in itscontribution towards the solution of thesolid waste disposal problem in thecountry.

PACKAGING R&DCENTER

The Packaging R&D Center(PRDC) has unceasingly contributed itssignificant assistance to small and mediumscale enterprises (SMEs) through its pack-aging interventions nationwide. Suchinitiatives were in support of the SmallEnterprises Technology Upgrading Pro-gram (SET-UP) of DOST in the regions.

About 370 SMEs were assisted byPRDC. Fourteen of these were monitoredafter six to eight months of packaginginterventions resulting in a considerableincrease in sales of more than PhP 42million and additional employment of 112people.

It was also due to the packagingmakeover of tinapa products thatPingping's Tinapa increased its productioncapacity from 350 kilograms to 3,600kilograms/day. Accumulated sales duringits exhibit in the Bahandi Festival wasworth Php 89,000.

Moreover, PRDC was engaged byCITEM in the development of thepackaging and label design of products forBIOSEARCH 2002 and Asian Ethnic FoodFestival 2002. These include twenty-three(23) phytocare and phytohealth productsand twenty-eight (28) food products fromRegion VI like pinasugbo, piaya, inasal,etc. The products gained new exposure tothe local and foreign investors. To keepabreast of local and global trends, PRDCflexibly innovated packaging interventionsto sustain the competitiveness of products.

INTEGRATEDCLEANER

PRODUCTIONTECHNOLOGIESSeventeen companies were

comprehensively assessed to identifyoptions for reducing wastes; and forimproving production efficiency, productquality and safety. These companies, whichare located in eight regions, fall underdifferent industries grouped into: food, 9;metal and metal-allied, 1; livestock, 4;chemicals, 1; and others, 2. Additionalfourteen plants were assessed to providebaseline information in the identification ofcleaner production (CP) options.

Ten of these companies have beenmonitored and have realized environmentaland economic benefits. Annual environ-mental benefits can be quantified in termsof savings in the following: water, 17,700cubic meters; chemical, solid-7,540kilograms/liquid-3,120 liters; power,57,000 kilowatt-hours; and fuel, 1,200kilograms LPG gas. Wastewater was


reduced by 17,700 cubic meters andbiochemical oxygen demand (BOD) by865 kilograms. Economic gains summedup to PhP 5.1 million. Sub-categories ofthese benefits include increasedproductivity of PhP 500,000, WTP capitalsavings of PhP 2.02 million and operatingcost savings of PhP 2.58 million.

Aside from these companies, IPCTthrough the ASEAN-Australia EconomicCooperation Program Phase III (AAECPIII) has conducted cleaner productionassessment and wastewater treatment plantimprovement at Central MacaroniCompany Inc. (CENMACO) that resultedin substantial savings.

CENMACO is a producer of fruit

purees, fruit juices, canned peas andcanned chickpeas. Before ITDI'sintervention, CENMACO had been losingits valuable products to the mainstream.Product loss, also increased thebiochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of itswastewater resulting in non-compliancewith discharge standards. Because of thecleaner production options adopted by thecompany, CENMACO is now enjoyingeconomic and environmental benefitsamounting to PhP 1.39 million from thereduction of product loss, PhP 1.31million; and reduction of biochemicaloxygen demand (BOD), 3.08 tons per yearequivalent to PhP 0.08M.

Continuous technical assistance/monitoring is being provided by theInstitute in the adoption of cleaner

production options. To complement thecompany's existing treatment facility, ITDIdesigned a full-scale, easy-to-operate Up-flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB)reactor to accommodate the increasingwastewater treatment needs of thecompany.

Other benefits of cleaner production tocompanies that implemented cleaner pro-duction options include improvement inGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP);product quality; plant lay-out; and com-pany image. Moreover, CP results in oc-cupational health and safety to workers, SA8000 accreditation, compliance to environ-mental requirements and increased en-vironmental health and safety awareness.

METROLOGYPROGRAM

ITDI continued its lead rolein the improvement of the measurementsystem in the country. The system, basedon a pyramidal metrology infrastructure, isbeing strengthened. Different players,public and private institutions, do theirshare in ensuring that important measure-ments are traceable to internationalstandards.

These roles include calibration atdifferent fields and respective accuracylevels to form an unbroken chain ofcalibration from the manufacturingpremises to the intermediate laboratories,national laboratory and internationalstandards.



The National MetrologyProgram and ITDI's calibration servicesresult into safety, (e.g. accurate strengthmeasurement on construction materials);consumer protection and fair trade(accurate weighing scales and volumemeasurements); and good quality productswith global competitiveness (propermeasurements in machine shops, andformulations or process parameters such astemperature).

For the year, ITDI successfully

pursued the three components of thisProgram. First, it has upgraded standardsand calibration facilities in Regions 4 and7, as well as Philippine Atmospheric,Geophysical and Astronomical ServicesAdministration (PAG-ASA) andPhilippine Nuclear Research Institute(PNRI) to expand their capabilities andservices to other parts of the country.

Second, the National MetrologyLaboratory (NML) ran a LaboratoryProficiency Evaluation Program. In thisprogram, interlaboratory comparisons areconducted with public and privatelaboratories. An artifact (a measuringinstrument or a device to be measured) iscirculated to participating laboratorieswhich submit results of their measurementsto the organizer. For the year, amechanical micrometer was circulated to12 semiconductor and electroniccompanies, and another leg, to 7 privatetesting and calibration laboratories. A 2kgcapacity electronic balance was circulatedto 11 DOST Regional Laboratories and 7private testing and calibration laboratories.The exercise allows the participants to gainconfidence as well as expose areas thatneed improvement.

Third, NML conducted 2 to 3- daytraining on proper measurements andcalibration. Eleven courses were conductedcovering general metrology, mass, length,volume, temperature, pressure, and relatedstatistics. Some 240 trainees came frompharmaceutical and chemical laboratories,local government units, food and feedmanufacturers, other private companies,government agencies, and schools.


RECYCLING/PROCESSING OFNESTLE SCRAP

PACKAGINGLAMINATES

Plastic laminates or plastic sachetsused in packaging coffee, creamer, MILOenergy drink, etc. are non-recyclables.These laminates form part of the solidwaste disposal problem of NESTLE whichaccumulate to about three to four tons amonth.

Acting on ITDI's commitment toaddress this problem and make R&Doutput responsive, ITDI researchers haveventured into recycling of these packaginglaminates into useful products. Prototypeproducts include garden fixtures,household wares, decorative items, MILOpanel boards (21 x 21 x 9mm) andorganizers. Other potentials of therecycled products aside from constructionmaterials include furniture components anddecorative materials. The Solid WasteManagement Act (RA 9003) mainlydiscourages manufacturing firms the directuse and disposal of non-recyclablepackaging materials. Currently, thesewastes are being shredded, baled anddisposed in landfills/dump sites.

Due to the impressive impact of therecycling outputs, the project was awardedthe 2nd Best Likha Award for Environmentand Sanitation.

RAPID CHLORIDEINGRESS APPARATUS

Chloride-induced corrosion of steelreinforcement is a major cause of concretedeterioration in our major transportationroutes both in land ( bridges) and in water(piers, ports and docks). It is thereforeimportant to know the ability of thechloride ions to penetrate the concrete forquality control, design and prediction ofservice life.

A rapid chloride ingress testapparatus which is 40% cheaper infabrication cost, was designed andfabricated. The test only takes 6 hourswith this apparatus vs. the traditionalmethod of 90 to 120 days. A paper on thisinvention was presented during theSeminar on Corrosion and became afinalist to the LIKHA Award during the2002 National Inventors' Week.



STD ACCREDITATIONTO ISO/IEC 17025

A very significant achievementwhich is indeed a milestone in the historyof ITDI is the awarding of the ISO/IEC17025 to the chemical testing laboratoriesof the Standards and Testing Division(STD) during the July 1, 2002 anniversarycelebration. The accreditation was givenby the Bureau of Product Standards ofthe Department of Trade and Industry,which is the recognized accrediting bodyof the International Organization forStandardization (ISO) in the Philippines.ISO/IEC 17025 provides the framework fora Quality Management system for a testingor calibration laboratory. It replaces theISO guide 25 that was commonly used forlaboratory accreditation.

Being accredited under ISO/IEC17025 is a demonstration of STD'scapability to operate a quality system andshow technical competence to producetechnically valid data and results.

Long before this accreditationhowever, STD has already proven itstechnical competence through participationin several interlaboratory proficiencytesting programs involving the analysis offoodstuffs, water, low alloy steel, etc.These programs are organized by

internationally acclaimed bodies whichinclude the National Association of TestingAuthorities (NATA) of Australia, JabatanKimi of Malaysia, Hongkong LaboratoryAccreditation Scheme (HOKLAS),International Accreditation of NewZealand(IANZ) and the Asia-Pacific LaboratoryAccreditation Cooperation (APLAC). Theresults generated in these programsprovide STD with basis for continuousimprovement to be able to meet thedemands of customers and regulatorybodies for proof of performance.

SOLID WASTEMANAGEMENT

SYMPOSIUM

ITDI held a two-day seminar onOctober 16-17, 2002 on ecological solidwaste management. It was attended by 116participants from all over the country. Thesymposium has given a clear view of thehighlights/ features of the Solid WasteManagement Act or RA 9003. It has alsocreated awareness on the varioustechnologies ITDI has introduced andtransferred to private entrepreneurs. Theseare composed of the acceleratedcomposting of biodegradable solid wastes,PET recycling of waste packaginglaminates; biogas and cleaner productiontechnologies in the context of Solid WasteManagement.


Decision/Support Tools forIdentification and Selection of Environ-mentally-Sound Technologies weresimilarly discussed. Participantsappreciated the facilities during their ITDItour such as the bioreactor, the biogasdigester, the laminates recycling facilityand the Materials Recovery Facility(MRF). They were able to map out clearplans for solid waste management and havelearned that wastes are potential"resources" that would provide income-generating or livelihood opportunities.

MAJOR AWARDS

ITDI researchers have exemplifiedexcellence in their work throughinnovativeness by achieving seven majorawards during the year. Five of theseawards (LIKHA and Tuklas) were wonduring the National Inventors Week held atthe Atrium Hotel, Taft Central Exchange,Pasay City from Nov. 21 to 25. The othertwo awards were citations given to paperspresented during PCIERD's 4th S&T Foraand Competitions in Industry and EnergySearch (regional and national level) heldon March 4-5 and March 26, respectively.

During the National Inventors' Week,Outstanding Creative Research in the areaof Health, Education and Entertainmenthonored major researchers and co-workerswith the following LIKHA awards:

�First Prize: Packaging Film from

Carrageenan by Annabelle Briones,

et al.

�Second Prize: Lemongrass Oil as

Potential Antifungal Topical Eye

Medication by Rosalinda C. Torres,

et al.



Recipients of awards for Out-standing Creative Research in the area ofEnvironment and Sanitation were thefollowing:

�Second prize: Development of

Functional Products from Scrap

Packaging Laminates by Dr. Araceli

M. Monsada, et al.

�Third Prize: Full Scale Design of a

Low-Cost, Easy-to-Operate and

Maintain Upflow Anaerobic Sludge

Blanket (UASB) Reactor for

Treatment of Wastewater from Food

Processing and Paper Mill Companies

by Dr. Christopher Silverio, et al.

�Second prize: Outstanding Utility

Model for the same area under the

Tuklas Awards went to Integrated

Porous Ceramic Orbital Implant by

Joy Paz Reyes, et al.

PCIERD's 4th S&T Fora andCompetitions in Industry and EnergySearch awarded prizes on the regional andnational levels for the paper on:

�"The Development of Coconut Pie

for the Export Market". The paper's

principal author is Ms. Daisy G.

Tañafranca, et al. (1st - regional; 3rd

- national)

PARTICIPATION ININTERNATIONAL

ACTIVITIES

ITDI took part in internationalactivities involving staff from its differentdivisions. Noteworhty among these are:The Global Mercury Working AssessmentGroup and World Health Organization’sinternational comparison study on the levelof exposures of dioxins, furans anddioxin-like PCBs in human milk.

For the year, ITDI likewiseparticipated in several inter-laboratorytesting programs organized byinternationally-acclaimed bodies involvingthe chemical analyses of food stuffs, water,low alloy, steel, etc. It was also involved inregional interlaboratory comparisons, asone of the actitivies conducted by AsiaPacific Metrology Programme andAsia-Pacific Metrology Forum. ITDI staffalso attended international trainings,seminars, conferences and fairs to keepabreast with global standards and at thesame time maintain/enhance internationallinkages.


UPGRADING theTECHNOLOGIES of SMALLENTERPRISES

Small and medium scale enterprises orSMEs comprising 99% of the overallindustry, constitute the backbone of thecountry’s economy. Developing theircapabilities to utilize new technologiesor upgrade their current technicalknow-how was crucial to enhance theircompetitiveness in the domestic andinternational markets. These werecarried out under the Institute’scommitment to relevant research anddevelopment, technology transfer, andthe provision of technical services forthe year.

Research & Development Initiativesgeared towards the competitiveness ofSMEs were undertaken by the PackagingResearch and Development Center(PRDC). Package developments/innovations spelled the difference on theproduct’s appeal and acceptance in localand export markets.

For the year, PRDC completedstudies on packaging improvement of 55products from different provinces. It alsohas ongoing researches for 58 productsfrom 44 companies nationwide. PRDC’sinnovations helped the following adoptorsgain market niche for their products.

Techno Transfer

�Commercialization of mango rollGracias Pilipinas Incorporated

Production facilities for mangoleather were installed at the Food Proces-sing Pilot Plant of ITDI. Technical consult-ancy was rendered starting in September2002 to enable Gracias Pilipinas to satisfyits market requirements by increasing itsproduction capacity and maintainingquality assurance.

Mango leather, sometimes calledmango roll or mango toffees, is preparedand cut into desired sizes. It can be eaten asis, as snack or dessert, or used as pie fil-lings and toppings for cakes. The productremains of good-eating quality for morethan a year when properly stored in thefreezer, for eight months under refriger-ation and for about seven months at am-bient conditions. The product is exportedto Los Angeles, California in the UnitedStates. Initial sales generated by GraciasInc. is 1,800 cases (36 boxes each) worthUS$55,080, with direct employment of 16people.

Improving ProductivityImproving Productivityand Competitivenessand Competitiveness

Packaging Innovation Cooperator/Adoptor

Tropical fruit mix in Stand-up Pouch (SUP) Tamugan Cannery

Pickled shredded green papaya in SUPCalaca Rural Improvement Club, Batangas

Koffee Klatch in Lucban, Quezon

Bagoong alamang in boilable pouch and SUPMura Sarap Food, Quezon City

Alvar Food, Davao

Generic packaging for tamarind products and

cured meatSupermarkets and other customers


�Establishment of processing/manufacturing plants

Business ventures were establishedas a result of livelihood trainings onspecific technologies by ITDI.Enhancement of the production capabilityof SMEs through training created businessand livelihood opportunities whichincluded the following:

Candle ProductionEscalante, Negros Occidental

CFC, Negros Occidental

Semirara Mining Corporation

Semirara, Antique

Mushroom ProductionMA. CLEVIA DEMABILDO

Bacoor, Cavite

NICK LUMBRES

San Pedro, Laguna

LINDO ROA

Cagayan de Oro

Fish ProcessingHousewives Association of Camp JAS

Malabang, Lanao del Sur

Fish Paste ProductionEDWIN PAINO

Batangas, Gonzaga, Cagayan

Technical Services Assistance toimprove productivity and competitivenessof small enterprises include those onnutrition labeling, shelf-life testing, labeldesign, package development, consult-ation, inquiry and other testing/ packagingservices. One hundred nine (109) productswere packaged, 12 of which were exported/introduced in the export market.

The PRDC entertained 80 telephoneinquiries, and more than 300 walk-inclients for consultation and inquiry.Eighty- two (82) researchers availed of theinvaluable inputs contained in the PRDC’supdated Packaging Library and DataResource Center.

During the year, the NationalMetrology Laboratory calibrated ormeasured a total of 14,709 samples from10,070 requests nationwide. The technicalservices on calibration extended assistancein upgrading capability of smallenterprises.

The Institute’s standards and testingservices catered to more than 1,000 clientsfrom industry, government agencies,academe, individuals and non-governmentinstitutions.

Technical services such as tests andanalyses, formula of conversion,cooperation and other services wererendered by different divisions of theInstitute aimed to upgrade the technologiesof small enterprises.


CONTRIBUTING toAGRICULTURE and FISHERIESMODERNIZATION

The Agriculture and Fisheries

Modernization Act, aims to transform the

agriculture and fisheries sectors from a

resource-based to a technology-based

industry. Its major concerns include

among others food security, poverty

alleviation, income enhancement,

sustainability and global competitiveness.

In support of its commitment to this

modernization scheme, the Institute

pursued R&D initiatives in synergy with

other government agencies. For the year,

the Institute undertook AFMA-committed

projects, notable among these were the

following:

World-Class Products from PiliKernel

Pili kernel products which proved to

have international appeal were developed

namely: roasted pili kernels, fruit-pili cereal

bar, marzipan and pili pulp oil. Roasted pili

kernels are crunchy nuts made from premium

pili kernels which are either oil or oven-

roasted. These can be made plain, salted or

flavored and are excellent as snacks. Roasted

pili kernels can also be used as ingredient for

ice cream pastries, confectioneries and other

delicacies like marzipan, fruit-cereal bar and

fruit nut mix.

Fruit-pili cereal bar is a combination of

roasted pili nuts and dried fruits. It is chewy

and crunchy, similar to muesli bar. Pili

marzipan, on the other hand, is a confection

made primarily of pili nut paste. It is very

chewy texture with the unique flavor of pili.

Marzipan can be used as an ingredient in

bakery products or as filling in chocolate-

coated products. Pili pulp has potential uses as

cooking oil; salad ingredient ; cocoa butter

substitute; and as a base for bath soaps,

cosmetics and other pharmaceutical products.

Production of Fatty Acid EthylEsters from Crude Coconut Oil as

Diesel Fuel Quality Enhancer

The Institute, in response to the need of

oleochemical manufacturers to produce a

cleaner fuel, through a biodiesel quality

enhancer was able to find an alternative

method called ethanolysis. The process

utilizes a less toxic material in the form of fatty

acid ethyl esters from crude coconut oil as a

biodiesel additive/enhancer as an alternative to

the imported methanol which is a toxic

chemical. The locally-produced diesel fuel

quality enhancer will serve not only as an

import substitute but will support the Clean Air

Act of the government for a cleaner fuel.

The technical feasibility of processing

fatty acid ethyl ester by reacting coconut oil

with denatured alcohol has been previously

established. This biodiesel enhancer will also

increase the demand for alcohol, which in turn

will benefit the sugar industry since ethanol

can be produced from molasses. Results of

analysis showed that the product conforms

with the properties of imported biodiesel

products. Parameters for ethanolyis of coconut

oil are still being optimized.


Improving productivity and competitivenessImproving productivity and competitiveness

HARNESSING INFORMATIONand COMMUNICATIONSTECHNOLOGY forDEVELOPMENT

The Institute has continued to become a

lead user of ICT to keep abreast with the

changing demands of globalization,

interconnectivity, and real time

information. The use of ICT has become

pervasive and imperative for the Institute

to provide a rapid and relevant delivery of

its services. Other ICT undertakings were

similarly pursued to improve governance,

facilitate local and international

cooperation and come up with stricter

implementation of IPR laws. The

technology has placed ITDI not only in the

local web, but also on the global cyber

network, which has sustained the

Institute’s framework for industrial

development during the year.

For improved governance and fiscal

efficiency, computer-generated reports through

the development of information systems

allowed the Cashier to effectively monitor

payments and collections from tests and other

services of the Institute on a daily and monthly

basis. Moreover, the system facilitated the

generation of reports by the Accounting

Section for submission to the Commission on

Audit. On the other hand, the Allocation and

Obligation System (ALOBS) facilitated the

updating of monthly balances of budget

allocations for better fund management.

For rapid and relevant delivery of ITDI

services, the ITDI homepage has been

continually improved and updated to cater to

the information needs of various users. On-

going services and researches of the Institute

provide the browser an updated information.

An invaluable addition is the installation of

Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) of the

library. Book and serial collections, in-house

technical papers, reports and theses can now be

accessed through the ITDI webpage. The

ITDI’s book database containing 4,947 titles

was submitted to the SciNET for the DOST-

wide library project “Philippine Union Catalog

for S&T”.

Corollary to OPAC is the Library World

software known as the Integrated Library

Management Services (ILMS) that was

installed. Moreover, fourteen abstracts were

pilot-tested in the ITDI homepage for selective

dissemination and information.

Volume 6, Nos. 1 and 2 of Current

Awareness Services (CAS) Publication

containing titles of books, new magazines and

other publications were also included in the

webpage. Two hundred books from the

mini-libraries of each division of the Institute

are now available on-line through the icon

“Union Catalog” in the DOST webpage.

To broaden its linkages for local and

international cooperation, interconnectivity,

globalization and real time information, two

web sites for the Institute’s flagship programs

were periodically updated. These include

websites for PRDC and IPCT. PRDC’s website

http://mis.dost.gov.ph/prdcp incorporates a


web update entitled “Tablero” containing local

and global packaging trends and events. On

the other hand, IPCT’s website

http://cptech.dost.gov.ph publishes success

stories for companies which have adopted

cleaner production options. The websites act

as effective conduits for local and international

cooperation.

The Institute encourages the filing of

applications to safeguard the researchers

against infringement of their Intellectual

Property Rights (IPR). A database relating to

the forty-four applications for patents,

inventions, design and utility models has been

created and maintained to facilitate retrieval of

information on the technologies in which

IPR have been filed. This is one of the initial

steps undertaken by the Institute towards

stricter implementation of IPR laws, especially

those covering multiple-country protection.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTPROGRAMS

Synergistic efforts were pursued by thedifferent divisions of the Institutefocusing on programs that addressNational Science Technology Plan(NSTP) priorities. These includenational problems which needprimodial attention for the year, themost pressing of which includeconcerns on health and nutrition,energy, shelter, livelihood, water andenvironment. Other R&D prioritiesinclude productivity improvement insupport of AFMA and other industryrequirements. New technologies forglobal competitiveness also formedpart of R&D thrusts. Other R&D focuswas on capability development inpioneering areas of the Institute(materials science and processcontrol).

PRESSING NATIONALPROGRAM

�Health and Nutrition

Determination of Levels of Dioxins,Furans and Dioxin-like PCBs in

Human Milk

The World Health Organization-European Center for Environmental Health(WHO-ECEH) has initiated aninternational comparison study on thelevels of dioxins in human milk to providean assessment of exposure, based on anagreed protocol. The Philippines, throughthe Environmental Division of ITDI cameon board at the 3rd Round of theCoordinated Study and was the firstSoutheast Asian country to join this globalresearch activity. The United NationsEnvironment Programme (UNEP)Chemicals funded the Philippines’participation and provided technicalexpertise for the conduct of such activity.

Human milk for this study wasobtained from mothers permanentlyresiding in areas with varied exposurelevels to pollution loads. Areas nearincinerators, dump sites, landfills, pulp andpaper industries as well as areas with highconsumption of fish were identified aspotentially exposed. Collected milksamples were shipped to Germany foranalysis on the levels of dioxins, furansand dioxin-like Polychlorinated Biphenyls(PCBs).

Results of this internationalcomparison study will be used as a markerof exposure to determine the health riskassessment particularly in infants in orderto formulate measures to mitigate hazardsfrom these pollutants.



Inventory of Dioxins and Furans inthe Philippines

A country-based dioxin and furan

inventory compiled through a toolkit

developed by United Nations Environment

Program (UNEP) provided the Philippines

basic understanding of current known sources

of dioxin levels. This inventory, compiled by

ITDI, could serve as a guide in the formulation

of a National Action Plan for Persistent

Organic Pollutants (POPs) as part of the

country’s obligation to the Stockholm

Convention.

Through this study, it has been found

that the major source of dioxin /furan

contamination for air and land is the

uncontrolled combustion of agricultural

residues. This is in congruence with the study

of the United States Environmental Protection

Agency (USEPA) that open burning has

higher contamination levels than municipal

solid waste incinerators. The Philippine waste

incineration activity contributes only 7.8% of

the total dioxin-furan released to the

environment. Other major sources of

contamination are listed in the inventory.

ITDI-CITEM Joint Project on HerbalProducts

The prospects of herbal products both in

the international and local markets are big,

worth US$ 80 billion and Php 10 million,

respectively. This contract research is part of

CITEM’s efforts to expose the products to

global trends in order to capture a big percent-

age of the market. With this, ITDI was

involved in the processing of six medicinal

extracts which was used among the 23 pro-

ducts (11 phyto-personal care and 12 phyto-

pharmaceutical) launched by the Center for

International Trade Exposition and Mission

(CITEM) during the BIO-SEARCH 2002.

�Energy

High Solids Anaerobic Digestion ofMunicipal Solid Wastes Using a

High Rate Biogas Digester

Municipal solid waste disposal is a

national concern. To mitigate the problem and

at the same time provide an alternative energy

source, an 18 cubic meter biogas digester

using locally fabricated materials was de-

signed, constructed and operated. The digester

has a simple design and is adaptable under

local conditions.

The solid wastes loaded were generated

from the various divisions of ITDI including

those from the animal house which is about

60 – 70 % of the total daily load. With the

initial inoculum added, the digestion process is

faster due to the high solids contents of the

digester. The wastes generated gas which was

utilized in cooking rice, soups and dishes. One

of the technology users is Tanay Farms inRizal which houses about 7,000 pigs. The

digester showcases the biogas technology for

other local government units (LGUs) which

could be adaptable in their Solid Waste

Management Program.


�Shelter

Recycling/Processing of Foamed PSfrom Food and Electronic Packaging

Into Lightweight Concrete andSecondary Products

Two polystyrene packaging wastes

which contribute significantly to the waste

disposal problem in Metro Manila were

utilized in the development of a construction

material. These are the foamed polystyrene

(FPS) and expanded polystyrene (EPS) which

are used by fast food chains and electronic

industries in their packaging. These food/

electronic wastes were collected from labo-

ratories and offices of ITDI and reduced into

beads or ground using a fabricated grinding

machine. Several formulations varying EPS/

FPS proportions with cement and sand and an

additive, were conducted. Test specimen of

the ground beads were subjected to mechanical

testing. Results showed potential of the wastes

as construction material.

�Water and Environment

Recycling/Processing ofPost-Consumer Wastes Poly/Sando

Bags

“Sando” bags or polybags have become

a serious environmental concern being blamed

as culprits of flash floods in Metro Manila due

to clogging of esteros/drainages. Sando bags

are however, recyclable. To facilitate the

collection of sando bags, a Materials Recovery

Facility (MRF) was established for the

segregation of solid wastes generated in the

office.

A fabricated grinding machine was

stationed at the MRF to reduce the sando bags

into small particles. Laboratory processing of

these wastes was carried out by extrusion and

compression processing, molding to form

pellets and test specimen. These specimen

were subjected to tensile, flexural and impact

tests. In addition, the acquisition of a plastic

extruder was discussed with Marulas

Industrial, a large scrap recycling company.

The project aims to design and develop

processing techniques for MRF recycling

operations.

Environment-Compatible TypeWater Resource Effective Utilization

System

Wastewater treatment to reduce organic

pollutants that pollute water resources could be

very expensive. To help SMEs comply with

environmental regulations, two wastewater

pilot treatment plants, were operated and

maintained by ITDI. Wastewater treatability

studies of a paper industry resulted in a

reduction of organic pollutants at an average of

91% COD, 98% BOD and about 70 % total

suspended solids (TSS).

Experiments on the treatment of

wastewater from a food company which is

producing tomato paste, pork and beans, and

beverages using the wastewater treatment pilot

plant showed a reduction of 98 % of the BOD,

COD and total suspended solids (TSS) of the

wastewater.

Wastewater audit of Syscore Inc., a

food processing plant at Caloocan City recom-

mended water recycling and reuse that would

minimize wastewater loading at the present

level of 70m3

generated daily. This pilot scale

wastewater treatment system can be used in



various food companies and can be a basis for

the design of a full-sized treatment plant.

The ITDI-DOST CentralizedHazardous Waste Treatment Facility

The establishment of a centralized

hazardous waste treatment facility is intended

to ensure proper handling and treatment of

toxic and hazardous wastes generated within

the DOST Bicutan Science Community.

Continuous R&D studies on hazardous waste

management is being conducted.

For the year, treatment processes were

being modified and developed to make the

method cost-effective. The most practical

reducing agent for the treatment of chromium

and heavy metal-containing wastes was

determined. Toxicity characteristic leaching

test (TCLT) was applied on solidified samples

to determine the efficiency of the

solidification/encapsulation process.

To respond to industry needs inputting up a treatment facility, anengineering design with costing wasdeveloped. In addition, consultativemeetings with the chemical and electro-plating industries were made to solve theirwaste problems. Criteria in the selection ofa storage site for hazardous wastes ofPEZA locators were formulated, meantimethat an interim storage designed by ITDIhouses their chemical wastes.

PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT

Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) forOrganic Coatings

Methodologies from India, one of the

largest suppliers of cashew nuts were tried and

evaluated. Two other methods were also tried

to deshell fresh cashew nuts. Soaking the fresh

cashew nuts with enough water for forty-eight

(48) hours followed by immersion in hot oil

bath was found more suitable. Current

practices employ manual process. This may

result to import substitution and improved

productivity for cashew nut processors.

Production and Efficacy Test ofControlled-Release Fertilizer (CRF)

in Lahar-Affected Areas and Coarse-Textured Soil

Four types of controlled-release fertilizer

(CRF) were developed namely CRF 37-0-0,

CRF 14-30-0, CRF 0-0-55, and CRF 15-13-18.

Water soluble nutrients of the products were

determined at room temperature. Gradual


release of nutrients was observed during the

90-day period. The release pattern delivered

by the fertilizer with different amounts of

coating was likewise determined. Waste

styrofoam was found to be a possible

substitute for polystyrene in order to produce a

cheaper product. For mass production, about

ten kilograms each of the four types of

granulated uncoated fertilizer were produced.

Development of Coconut- SpecificFertilizer from Agricultural Wastes

The process to make potassiumcontent of the coir dust available to plantswas developed. A simple carbonizationmethod that simulates an open-earthfurnace for the ashing of coir dust wasestablished. The rate of combustion of coirdust at 849g - 1200 kg/hr and combustiontemperature ranging from 480 – 530o

C was

observed. The char is 55% ash. A complete

fertilizer is being formulated specifically for

coconut.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES forGLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

Development of an Energy AuditKBS for SMEs

The industry lacks the expertise to

conduct an audit that requires critical

examination of an energy-consuming facility.

A software exists but only for specific

equipment (like motors and lighting systems).

Moreover, existing software does not have

explanations that are very essential in

understanding the underlying theories, rules of

thumb and experiences related to the audit

activity.

With the use of a knowledge-based

system (KBS), the industry will be more

self-sufficient in conducting the audit of their

facilities by themselves and be able to analyze

audit data and findings and give recom-

mendations. As of year-end, the interactive

navigational menu for KBS has been

completed. The draft of audit KBS for lighting

systems electric motors and other energy-

intensive equipment is ongoing. With savings

in energy, SMEs will be more globally

competitive.



CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT inPIONEERING AREAS

�Material Science

Low Cost Construction Materialsfrom Electronic Sludge

The waste sludge from electroniccompanies contains toxic chemicals.Electronic companies are spending a lot tosend these wastes to other countries fortreatment. To address the problem, ITDIresearchers utilized the waste sludge

combined with waste glass from PNM as raw

materials for the production of low-cost

construction material such as tiles. Test results

revealed the properties to be the same with that

of ceramic tiles. Actual tile samples were

already produced. One advantage is that the

toxic chemicals initially present in the waste

sludge were already encapsulated in the tile

product. The percentage of heavy metals in the

leachates has been found to be below the

limits. The cost of the tile is comparatively

lower since waste materials were used.

Operation of ITDI MaterialsRecovery Facility (MRF)

The Institute has put up a temporary

ITDI Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at the

ITDI garage to cater to the segregated wastes

of the whole DOST Compound. The MRF

could later showcase efficient and effective

waste segregation for duplication among LGUs

and other institutions. Segregation table/rack

and a side car were fabricated/acquired to

support the facility. The plastics shredder has

been repaired to optimize its use.

�Process Control

Prototyping of controller for data

acquisition module hardware was undertaken.

Zilog Webserver Development Kit will be

used as interface of the data acquisition module

to the network, either intranet or internet.

Meantime, exploratory studies on the softwares

namely JAVA, MATLAB and TCP/IP was

started. The project aims to develop internet-

enabled instrumentation and control for remote

data acquisition for industrial applications.


OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Energy Audit

Energy audit is the starting point forthe implementation and control of anenergy conservation program. As part ofthe technical services of the Institute,energy-saving opportunities for the clientswere identified. These include lamp/fluorescent replacement, use of a highefficiency motor, temperature settings, loadbalancing, excess air reduction of boiler,and changing chillers. Energy savings fromthese interventions have been realized bythese companies.


COMPANY INTERVENTION

ANNUAL

SAVINGS

(Php)

A

Downsized 4 units primary chilled water pump from 25HP to

20HP855,600.00

Replaced 3 units 410 TOR Chillers with single unit 600 TOR

centrifugal type chiller8,258,100.00

Cleaned chilled water tube and replaced the temperature and

pressure sensors3,991,440.00

BImproved the efficiency of 300 Bhp steam boiler 1,015,511.00

Improved the efficiency to 80% of another boiler 736,852.00

C

Optimized temperature setting 139,838.00

Retrofitted 2 x 40 watts fluorescent lamps with 2 x 32 455,884.00

Replaced incandescent bulb with CFL 320,212.00


INVESTING in S&THUMAN RESOURCES

Creating opportunities for human

resource development for science and

technology (S&T) was one of the Institute’s

serious agenda for the year. Side by side with

promoting greater public awareness for S&T

was capability building among industry clients.

This capability build-up was achieved through

ITDI-sponsored technology training courses.

Balik Scientist Program was also utilized to

avail of the retuning scientist’s expertise.

These efforts were geared towards maximizing

the Institute’s goal of promoting S&T.

A total of 227 participants benefited

from metrology training during the year.

Topics highlighted the importance of

metrology on public safety and health,

consumer protection and improvement of

product quality through proper measurement

and calibration.

Thirteen (13) seminars on packaging and

labeling were attended by about 400

participants. Moreover, a seminar on “Retort

Packaging” was conducted in collaboration

with DBP. Susumo Okhata, Japanese expert

acted as the resource person. To pursue its

advocacy in promoting the importance of

packaging, PRDC acted as speakers/ lecturers

in 14 seminars on packaging-related topics.

IPCT has likewise conducted a wide

array of training to promote cleaner production

technologies. The number of seminars with

corresponding participants include the

following: 24 on CP assessment, 635; 3 on

waste minimization in auto repair shops, 62; 3

on integrating CP in Chemical Engineering,

295; 5 on environmental awareness in swine

production, 165; and 17 on advocacy, 692. The

Institute also held a symposium on ecological

solid waste management attended by 116

participants.

To increase the industry’s level of

cognizance on ITDI-completed technologies,

the Institute responded to requests for 88

training attended by a total of 2,071

participants. It has also collaborated with the

Technology Resource Center (TLRC) on the

conduct of livelihood training attended by a

total of 326 participants.

To maximize investments in S&T

human resources, Mr. Lejo Brana, an expert in

transport packaging, based in Houston, Texas,

USA was invited to provide manpower

build-up in the area of package testing. His

expertise shared will redound to industry’s

benefit.

CREATING GREATERPUBLIC AWARENESS inS&T

The gains resulting from S&T outputs

could not be widely disseminated and adopted

unless public awareness has been created.

Increasing the level of appreciation leads to

heightened use of technologies needed for

industrial development. For the year, ITDI has

achieved this goal through media exposure:

TV, radio, cyber and print; publication of

newsletters, brochures, flyers, fact sheets,

guidebooks and posters; and via participation

in Trade Fairs & Exhibits. A total of 17 radio

interviews and 6 reported TV exposures have

materialized, while 23 press/photo releases and

7 feature articles in Mr. & Ms. Magazine have

been prepared and/or published.

Management Information Service (MIS)

maintained and updated ITDI web page, with

assistance from representatives of each

division. It has also assisted the Special

Library in the creation of databases on

Books/Periodical Index Collections and

Technology Projects on-line.

IPCT & PRDC web pages havebeen constantly updated and now provideusers with the latest information on cleanerproduction options and packaging on-line.


Promoting Science andPromoting Science andTechnology DevelopmentTechnology Development

Websites for packaging and cleanerproduction technologies have beenperiodically updated in the ITDIhomepage. Included in the home page areforty-four technical papers presented atdifferent venues during the year.

IPCT has disseminated 1,550 CP Tech

Transfer (Newsletter) during seminars,

meetings, exhibits and other events participated

by IPCT groups. The Institute has also

prepared 6 CP Fact Sheets and produced 1,140

copies for distribution. It has also developed

posters and brochures on Cleaner Production.

2,420 copies of brochures were produced and

distributed. In addition, 6 success stories,

called PostCP, had been produced of which

1,560 copies were distributed during seminars

and meetings. It has also established database

of available reference materials.

S&T LINKING andNETWORKING

The three flagship programs onmetrology, packaging and cleanerproduction have conducted extensiveS&T linking and networking locallyand abroad. This is to facilitate localand international cooperation in orderto attain their objectives. Some of thecommon links include related sites inthe Internet, universities, R&Dinstitutions, private companies andfunding institutions. Each divisionmaintained and enhanced relevantlinkages and networks throughmultilateral and interregional S&Tcooperation, peculiar to its function.

� INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES

The National Metrology Laboratory

participates in the different activities of the

Asia Pacific Metrology Programme and the

Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum, which

has 26 and 19 member economies respectively.

Through these organizations, ITDI is able to

meet delegates from other regional metrology

network (such as EUROMET of Europe,

NORAMET of North America, SADCMET of

South Africa) as well as from the BIPM

(International Bureau of Weights and

Measures), OIML (International Organization

on Legal Metrology), and APLAC (Asia

Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation).

During the year, NML participated in

international interlaboratory comparison

program as follows:

� Cadmium in riceAsia Pacific Metrology ProgramTechnical Committee on Quality Matter

� Density of crude oilNorwegian Metrology andAccreditation Service� Platinum resistance thermometer

Asia Pacific Metrology Program-KeyComparison, number 3, Triple point,Indium fixed point

The diagram below shows the local

interlaboratory comparison tests being done by

NML. It also shows that NML-ITDI

participates in international comparison

through its participation in APMP/BIPM

organized activities.


InternationalComparisonRun by BIPM

INDONESIA

AUSTRALIAAPMP

NML, ITDI

EUROMETNORAMET

Other locallaboratories

JAPANCHINA

Promoting S&T developmentPromoting S&T development

The Integrated Program on Cleaner

Technology (IPCT) similarly maintained

networking both locally and abroad.

International IPCT network includes the

following: International Center for

Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT),

Japan; International Environmental

Technology Center (UNEP-IETC) and

International Network for transfer of

Environmentally Sound Technologies

(INTET).

On the other hand, the Packaging

Research and Development Center develops

interconnectivity with the following

international links:

PIRA InternationalGlass Packaging InstituteFood and Drug Packaging PaperboardPackaging CouncilPackaging Machinery Manufacturers

InstitutePackaging NetworkFood Service and Packaging Institute FlexiblePackaging AssociationThe Closure Manufacturers AssociationPackaging TechnologyPackaging DigestPackaging World

Other global linkages and networks of

the Institute, aside from R&D institutes &

universities, include the following:

APEC Virtual CenterOverseas Program Cooperation of Victoria -

AustraliaWater Reuse Promotion Center - JapanClean Washington CenterCivil Engineering Research Foundation

(CERF), USAClean Technology and Environmental

Management/US-AEPJapan International Cooperation Agency

(JICA)Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

(JSPS)Association of Southeast Asian Nation

(ASEAN)Korean Advanced Institute of Science and

Technology (KAIST)Troy Asia Company Limited, ThailandUnited Nations Environmental ProgramU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyAsia Pacific Center for Technology TransferIndustrial Ecology (PRIME Module 2)

Center for Sustainable DesignCleaner Production in Central & Eastern

EuropeGlobal Environmental Network for Info

ExchangeGlobal Futures FoundationIndustrial and Technological Information BankCleaner Production CenterGernsback Publication, Inc.Nikkei Electronics AsiaAssociation of Southeast Asian NationPeople’s Republic of ChinaTroy Asia Company Limited, Thailand

� LOCAL LINKAGES

Energy Management Association of the Phils.Philippine Metalcasting Association, Inc.Philippine Food Processors and Exporters

Organization, Inc.Manila Electric CompanyPhilippine Rubber Industry Assoc., Inc.Association of Philippine Coconut

DessicatorsCardinal Ceramics Manufaturing, Inc.North Empire Ceramics CompanyAIM Development and Manufacturing Co.Environmental Management BureauDepartment of EnergyDevelopment Academy of the PhilippinesDepartment of Agricultural Process & Tech.Philippine Coconut AuthorityBureau of Small & Medium Business Dev.Philippine Business for EnvironmentDrugmaker’s Biotech Research LaboratoriesShemberg CorporationCocoChemMonde Nissin CorporationKEMWERKE, Inc.Bureau of Food and DrugsBureau of Agriculture and Fishery Products

Standards, DABureau of Agricultural Research, DAPhilippine Exporters ConfederationBureau of Product Standards, DTINational Meat Inspection Commission, DAOffice of Muslim AffairsCenter for International Trade Expositions

and Missions, DTITechnical Education & Skills Dev. AuthorityTechnology & Livelihood Resource CenterPackaging Institute of the PhilippinesFood Development CenterSGS Philippines, Inc.Product Development & Design Center of the

PhilippinesPhilippine Trade Training Center


For the year 2002, ITDI has shifted into

commercial accounting procedures as

prescribed by the New Government

Accounting System (NGAS). The new

system aims to expand the range of

users of financial statements prepared

in conformity with the international

accounting standards. It also

envisions to incorporate responsibility

accounting to help managers and

executives monitor the performance of

their agencies more effectively.

The Institute was granted total

allotments amounting to PhP 148.309M, a

dwindling budget over last year’s figure of

PhP 150.424M. Of the total allotments

given, the agency could only disburse up

to the limits of its meager cash allocations

of PhP 124.192M. Distribution of the

budget for the year is as follows: Personal

Services, 77%; Maintenance & Other

Operating Expenses (MOOE), 20%; and

Capital Outlay, 3%.

For the year, ITDI reported an

income of PhP 13.359 M, out of its

collections from its testings and other

services conducted by the Standards and

Testing Division, National Metrology

Laboratory and other contract projects.

To assess the Institute’s fiscal

effectiveness, the Department of Budget

and Management (DBM) conducted an

Agency Performance Review, based on the

physical targets and Major Final Outputs

(MFO) set for the year. Results of DBM’s

evaluation showed that ITDI‘s major

commitments were achieved with the use

of the national budget.

During the year, ITDI received

grants from the DOST and other

government agencies for PhP 31.525 M.

Covered projects include the flagship

programs on packaging, metrology and

cleaner production. Other grants-in-aid

projects that were covered are the

controlled release-coated fertilizer, ethnic

food, activated carbon, nata de coco,

convenience food, cashew nut sheller,

promotion of mango product and

development quality criteria for

canned/bottled fish. For further details of

the Institute’s budget, please find the

financial statements for the year.


Financial ManagementFinancial Management

Industrial Technology Development Institute

Department of Science and TechnologyCONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

(As of 31 December 2002)

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash PhP 106,308.00

Receivables (Net) 10,439,744.00

Marketable Securities 1,425,642.00

Inventories 88,799.00

Prepaied Expenses 9,110,431.00

Other Current Assets 672,650.00 PhP 21,843,574.00

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment 715,995,862.00

Less: Accumulated Depreciation 13,191,742.00 702,804,120.00

TOTAL ASSETS PhP 724,647,694.00

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities PhP 104,535,099.00

Equity

Government Equity 620,112,595.00

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY PhP 724,647,694.00



Department of Science and Technology

Industrial Technology Development InstituteSTATEMENT OF CASH FLOW as of 31 December 2002

Cash Flow from Operating Activities:

Cash Inflows:

Receipt of Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) PhP 235,898,319.00

Collection for Miscellaneous Income 2,533,846.14

Receipt of Refunds of Cash Advances &

Overpayments of expenses 273,213.86

Receipt of inter-agency cash transfers 34,495,092.66

Total Cash Inflows PhP 273,200,471.66

Cash Outflows:

Cash payment of operating expenses PhP 141,371,863.40

Cash payment of payables incurred in operations 2,987,851.12

Granting of cash advances/petty cash fund 1,892,957.21

Remittance of witholding taxes except thru remittance advice 1,465,969.09

Remittance of GSIS/PAGIBIG/PHILHEALTH Payable 21,156,320.52

Refund of Performance/Bidders/Bail Bonds Payable 22,000.00

Funds Transfer to Treasury 109,974,403.19

Reversion of Unused NCA 76,937,431.56

Total Cash Outflows (356,008,796.09)

Cash Provided by Operating Activities (82,808,324.43)

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Cash Inflow: PhP 0.00

Cash Outflow:

Cash Purchase of Equipment 2,910,675.36

Cash Provided by Investing Activities (2,910,675.36)

Total Cash provided by Operating & Investing Activities (85,718,999.79)

Add: Cash Balance, Beginning January 1, 2002 85,825,307.70

Cash Balance, Ending 31 December 2002 PhP 106,307.91

Financial managementFinancial management

Human resource development constitutesone of the most critical components of anyorganization in the effective delivery of itsmandated functions. As such, continuousupgrading of manpower capability wasunderken by ITDI for its personnelcomplement. This capability build-upallowed the employees to attain theirhierarchical need for achievement,professional growth and competence.

During the year, 108 formal andnon-formal training on various topics wereavailed by most employees of the Institute.Lecture-demonstrations on ham-making,bangus deboning, meat processing, candlemaking, etc. formed part of the in-housetrainings of ITDI employees.

For the year, ITDI allowed its staff toattend seminars in various fields to sharpentheir knowledge for them to flexiblyinnovate and increase the competitivedimensions of products and services thatwould not only meet local but globaltrends.

To sustain employees’ drive for higher

learning, thirty-five scholarship grants (foreign,

3 and local, 32) were pursued during the year,

These grants covered thirteen staff who are still

finishing their doctoral degrees. Post-doctoral

studies include management engineering,

chemistry, food science, environmental

science, chemical engineering, public

administration, and microbiology. Twenty-five

were enrolled in the master’s degree in the

areas of chemistry, chemical engineering, food

science, statistics, physics, microbiology,

developmental communication and technology

management.

ITDI forged a tie-up with UP Collegeof Engineering, Diliman, Quezon City inMS Chemical Engineering. Three scholarsfrom Food Processing and StandardsTesting Division took advantage of thisprogram. Similarly, the institute negotiatedwith UP Los Banos on Power Electronics/Electrical Engineering. Eight staff fromEPCD and Metrology availed of thescholarship program funded by the Bureauof Agricultural Research, Department ofAgriculture.

In the undergraduate course, fouremployees started the completion of theirnon-formal undergraduate course at thePolytechnic University of the Philippines.These are in the areas of business man-agement, 2 and office administration, 2.

To broaden the information/dissemination base for scientific papers,R&D work, theses ( MS & Ph.D.), or echoseminars on selected training locally andabroad, technical seminar series wereconducted weekly. These seminarsenhanced the knowledge of participantsand increased the discussants’ capability onlecturing/reporting. They also served asavenues for information exchange,networking and goodwill among theInstitute’s most valuable resource, itsemployees.

To cap the human resourcedevelopment efforts of the Institute, twelveemployees graduated during the year.These include Ph.D. in polymers, 1; MS inEnvironmental Science, 1; MS inMicrobiology, 1; BS in Electronics &Communications Engineering, 1; Master inBusiness Administration, 1; and DiplomaCourse in Electrical Engineering, 7. Forfurther appreciation of ITDI’s personnelprofile, a table is herein shown:


Human ResourceHuman ResourceManagementManagement


PERSONNEL PROFILE

(As of 2002 December)

TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMIZED POSITIONS

Number of itemized positions filled

Male

Female

Number of itemized positions vacant

181

236

551

417

134

NUMBER OF CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL

Charged against lumpsum

Charged against DOST-GIA

Charged against External Grants

42

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT BY POSITION LEVEL

DOCTORAL

Technical

Non-Technical

MASTER’S DEGREE

Technical

Non-Technical

Enrolled for Doctoral Program

Technical

Non-Technical

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Technical

Non-Technical

Enrolled for Master’s Degree

BELOW BS

8

1

42

12

13

12

1

148

58

25

9

67

231

110

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTELIST OF R&D PROJECTS

� COMPLETED

Alkyd Resin Production from Pili Pulp Oil-Based Derivative

Environment Compatible-Type Water Resource Effective Utilization System (Green-aid-MITI-Japan)

Energy Use Assessment in Selected Food Industries

Application of Advanced/Modern Packaging Technologies in Food Research and Delopment

Development of Packaging Education

Development/Improvement of the Packaging Graphic Design of Selected Philippine Processed Foods

Protein Production and Organoleptic Evaluation of Volvariella Mushroom

Dental Implants

Production/Clinical Application of Orbital Implants

Treatability Study of Wastewater

Development/Improvement of Packaging Systems for Selected Ethnic Foods: Bibingka, Bagoong Gata(Shrimp Fry in Coconut Oil), Spanish Style Sardine

Pilot Testing of Pili Depulper Machine in Sorsogon

R&D on Calcium Phosphate Glass Ceramics for Dental Applications

Development/Characterization of H2O Permeable Ceramics Using Waste Ceramic Tile

Fabrication and Characterization of Ceramic Composite for Medical Application

Fabrication/Testing of a C1 Ingress Rapid Testing Method in Concrete

Production of Antihypertensive Agent from Asparagus officinalis Linn.

Quality Improvement of Thermally Processed Ube/Macapuno in Syrup

Application Tests of Carrageenan Sheets for Packaging of Spices/Flavorant (Sachet form) in InstantNoodles

Brand Development and Packaging Improvement of Longanisa and Lambanog

Shelf-life Testing and Nutrition Labelling (Phase II)

Asia-Pacific Regional Dioxin Pilot Project

Processing of Scrap Laminated Packaging Materials for Lightweight Construction Materials & Products

Production of Carbonized Rice Husk

Optimization of Processing Parameters of DMC Rotary Kiln for the Production of Amorphous Silica fromRice Husk

Shelf Life Testing of Bottled Spanish Style Sardines

Shelf-life Testing & Nutrition Labeling (Phase III)

Utilization of Escalante Clay for Ceramic Production

Production of Ceramic Filter for Water Purifier and Acetator for Vinegar Production from Local Materials

Development of Packaging for Butter Cake and Cookies

S&T Intervention for the Improvement of Dried Fish Product


�NEW

Application of Advanced/Modern Packaging Technologies in Food Research and Development -PremiumMeat Product

Development/Production of Zeolite Coated Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP) Plastic Film forTropical Fruits & Vegetables

Recycling/Processing and Utilization of Post Consumer Plastic Sando/Polybags Recycling/Processing ofFoamed PS from Food and Electronic Packaging into Light-Weight Concrete and Secondary Products

Processing of Cashew Nutshell Oil for Organic Coating

Utilization of Waste Glass and Fibers (Handspan Silk) for Industrial/Decorative Fiber Reinforced Plastics(FRP)

Resistance of Concrete to Sulfate and Chloride Environment

Characterization/Development of Gas Sensors

Processing/Characterization of Amorphous Silica (Waste Silica Wafer) for Electronic Application

ITDI Ecological Solid Waste Management Program

Determination of Dioxin Level in Human Milk

Studies on the Analgesic Effect of Essential Oils

Production of Aroma Chemicals from Citronella Oil

Development of a Web-Based Data Acquistion and Control System

Combustion Testing of Industrial Waste Materials

Software Development for Energy Efficiency Improvement in Industry

Neutraceutical Products from Ganoderma lucidum

Distillery Slops Recycling from Cassava Chips-Based Alcohol FermentationA. Distillery Slops as Alcohol Fermentation Process WasteB. Production of Animal Feed Concentrate from Distillery Slops

Characterization and Fabrication of Natural Coralline as Bone Implant

UV Stabilization of Crystal Polystyrene

Boiler Efficiency Improvement in Selected SMIs

Development of Packaging System for Pinato

Development of Packaging System of Dried Fish

Development of Packaging and Label Design for Premium Pilinut Product

Treatability Studies on CENMACO Wastewater

Shelf Life Testing on Package Development of Donut Products

Production of Virgin Coconut Oil

Production of Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters from Crude Coconut Oil as Diesel Fuel Quality Enhancer

Design and Fabrication of one (1) unit 100L Capacity Stainless Steel Reactor for the Esterification ofFatty Acids & Glycerol Re: Production of Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT)

Establishment of Enterprise Module for Acetator Production of Vinegar

Establishment of Enterprise Module for Smoked Fish Production

Establishment of Enterprise Module for Sugar Cane Based Products: Sugar Cane Wine (Basi) and SugarCane Juice


Establishment of Enterprise Module for the Production of Powdered Coconut Drink

Development of Mango Halves in Acidified Medium

Design and Development of a Portable Moisture Meter for Seaweeds

Aqueous Extraction of Pili Pulp Oil

Health Supplements from Higher and Lower Plants

Synthesis of High Silica Zeolite from Coal Fly Ash

Pre-Clinical Studies of Carrageenan Sutures

Production of Fat Burner Soap/Cream Using Phytobioactive Extracts

Utilization of Carrageenan in the Production of Suppositories

Enterprise Module on Opaque Bath Soap

R&D on Acid Bricks

Set-up/Operation of ITDI Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

Development of Special Glazes for the Decorative Ceramic Industry

Characterization of Aged Polypropylene Random Copolymer

Ti02 Photocatalysis for Environmental Application

Improvement of Existing Nata de Coco Commercial Operation

Development of Convenience Food for the Institutional Market

Development of Ube Chips/Powder

S&T Intervention of Philippine Products through Innovative Packaging and Participation to InternationalTrade Fairs

Wastewater Assessment and Treatment of Industrial Effluents Using Full-Scale Wastewater TreatmentFacilities

Development and Fabrication of Induction Sealing Equipment for Food/ Drink Containers

Graphical User Interface for General Process Control System

Development of Commercial Nata Starter Production by Submerged Process

Promotion of Philippine Mango Products through Innovative Packaging and Participation to InternationalTrade Fairs

�NEW-COMPLETED

Recycling/Processing of Scrap Plastic-Al Laminated Packaging into Construction and Products

Product Improvement of the following: Thousand Island and Garlic, Basilico Herb Spread and PestoSauce

Comparison of the Oil Biodegradative Capacity of MGD Isolates

Development of Convenience Foods: Frozen Re-heatable Puto

ITDI-CITEM Project on Herbal Products

Production of Carrageenan Capsules and Carrageenan Powder

Study on Product Behavior of Doughnut Products

Processing of Polyester Fiber from Recycled PET

Low Cost Construction Materials from Electronic Sludge and Waste Glass Fibers


Processing/Characterization of High to Superconductors (Bi 2212 w/ and w/o binder)

Study on the Application of Natural Gas for the Industry

MERALCO Energy Audit

Shelf-Life Testing of Canned Whole Peeled Tomato and Juice

Development of Packaging System for Tinapa

Package Development of Bagoong in a Plastic Retortable Package

Package Development of Crab Meat

Product Development of Noni Juice

Formulation of Foot Care Products

Uncatalyzed Synthesis of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT)

Recycling of Used Frying Oil

Development of Mechanical and Electrical System of the Enterprise Module - Basi Production

Development of Mechanical and Electrical System of the Enterprise Module on Accelerated VinegarProduction

Development of Clarified Triple Strength Mango Concentrate

Development of Clarified Triple Strength Calamansi Concentrate

Development of Porous Ceramic Acetator for Vinegar Production

Standardized Processes for Brined Green Mango

Performance Study of Locally Manufactured Organic Coatings in the Philippine Environment

�ON-GOING

Production and Efficacy Test of Controlled - Release Fertilizer for the Lahar Affected Areas and CoarseTexture Soila) Production and Evaluation of Encapsulated Controlled Release Fertilizer (PCARRD-GIA)

Utilization of a Philippine Cinamon Specie for the Development of Analgesic and Anti-inflamatoryTopicals

Establishment of a Packaging Library and Data Resource/Information System(DOST-GIA)

Establishment of a Cleaner Production Technology Center

Environmental Management through Cleaner Production Technologies

Environmental Assessment of ITDI Technologies - Part II

DOST Centralized Hazardous Waste Handling Facility Operation

Support Program for the Establishment of an APEC-VC for Environmental Technology Exchange in thePhilippines

Co-combustion of Agri-wastes and Local Coal by Fuidized Bed Combustion with SO2 Absorption UsingIndigenous Sorbents

Continuous Production of Activated Carbon Combined with Energy Production

Development of Energy Audit Knowledge Based System (KBS) for the SMEs

Energy R&D Database

Hydrogen Production from Biomass Materials


Integrated Pilot Plant Studies on Biomass and Coal Densification

Small and Medium Scale Industries in Asia: Energy, Environment and Climate Inter-relations(AIT-SIDA-ITDI Project) Phase III

Development of Standards for Ethnic Food Products: Sweet Preserves

Development/Enhancement of Manpower Capability on Packaging Technology

Enhancement of Packaging Testing Services

Biological Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage

Bioremediation and/or Recovery of Residual Oil Spills in Water or Wastewater Effluents - Phase II:Bench Scale Process for Recovery of Residual Oil Spill

Development & Improvement of Inoculant for Specialized Solid Waste

Microbial Culture Collection

Production and Application of Cellulose-Free Xylanase for Pulp Improvement

Production of Phytases, Phase I: Isolation of Microorganisms Capable of Hydrolyzing Phytate, Phase II:Production, Isolation and Characterization of Phystases, Phase III: Application

Harmonization of Durability Standards and Performance Tests for Components in Building Materials inTropical Countries (CSIRO, Australia)

Pilot Scale Production of Shiitake Mushroom Mycelia by Submerged Culture

Development and Application of Solid Waste Composting Technology for Small & Medium ScaleOperation

Cooperator in the project "Cleaner Production Technology Center"

Evaluation of Performance of Local Organic Coatings Exposed at Accelerated Weathering Conditions

Development of Coconut-Specific Potassium Fertilizer from Agricultural Wastes

Processing of Textile Waste into Activated Carbon Fabric (ACF)

Development of 500 kg/day Capacity Bioreactor

Bioremediation and Recovery of Residual Oil Spill in Water or Wastewater Effluents, Phase III: BenchScale Process for Bioremediation of Residual Oil Spill

Municipal Solid Waste Accelerated Composting R&D and Technology Transfer (DOST-GIA)

Establishment of Packaging Library and Data Resource Center

Establishment of Communal Science Facility for Packaging in Selected Regions

Upgrading and Expansion of Both the Regional and Local Calibration Laboratories to Put in Place a TrulyWorking National Measurement System Establishment of a Metrology Training Center

Development and Adoption of a Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program

R&D Study on the Development of Frozen Quezon Budin

Utilization of Carrageenan for the Production of Soft Capsules

High Solids Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Wastes Using a High Rate Plug-Flow Digester

Application of 1 Ton/Day ITDI Community-Based Accelerated Composting Technology at SmokeyReclamation Project, Phase II (DOST-GIA)


Documents

ITDI 2002 Annual Report · a Business Opportunity Plan ... enterprise module is the sugarcane juice without preservatives. ... ITDI 2002 Annual Report