The researchers yearn to express their foremost gratitude and appreciation to the following

individuals who allotted their time and unconditionally shared their wisdom that made the

possible accomplishment of the study. 

To Engr. Marilen A. Salvador, research adviser, for her guidance, professional efforts, and

extended the researchers throughout the conduct of this study;

To Engr. Mary Jane C. Calagui, thesis coordinator of the Department of Chemical

Engineering, for her knowledge and constructive criticisms, assistance, and great comments

and suggestions.;

To Engr. Caesar P. Llapitan, the Chairman of the Department of Chemical Engineering, for

his utmost support allowing the researchers to field for the conduct of the study;

To CARSUMCO, for giving authority to the researchers to set-up the experiment and

CARSUMCO’S Pollution Control Office staff, for helping the researchers set- up the

experiment;

Families, most especially their parents, for the love, inspiration and immense support; and 

Friends, for the extended help in the conduct of the study (as one)

Above all, to Almighty God, for the strength and for the gift of wisdom. (