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Slt 2100: Introduction To Leather Technology Question Paper

Slt 2100: Introduction To Leather Technology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Leather Technology

Institution: Dedan Kimathi University Of Technology question papers

Exam Year:2014

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DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2013/2014
YEAR ONE SEMESTER II EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
SLT 2100: INTRODUCTION TO LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
DATE: 16TH APRIL 2014 TIME: 2.00PM-4.00PM
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question 1 and any other two
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Draw a sketch of a mammalian skin and from the sketch identify the following
histological components.
i. Epidermis
ii. Grain
iii. Corium
iv. Hair
v. Flesh layer
[15 marks]
b) Briefly explain the technological significance of each of the above structural components
in leather technology. [10 marks]
c) Differentiate the structural characteristics of the following raw materials
i. Goat skin and hair sheep skin
ii. Female bovine and ox bovine hide
[5 Marks]
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Briefly describe the post-mortem changes in hides and skins after slaughter. How does the
changes manifest on the hide or skin? [6 marks]
b) What are the main effects of post-mortem changes in hide or skin? [4 marks]
c) What are the main objectives of hide/skin preservation or curing? [4 marks]
d) Briefly describe how the following preservation/curing methods are carried out.
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i. Shade/suspension drying [1 mark]
ii. Ground drying [1 mark]
iii. Wet salting [1 mark]
iv. Dry salting [1 mark]
v. Chilling [1 mark]
vi. Brining [1 mark]
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) What major defects occur to animal hide/skin during the following stages of the value chain?
i. Living animal
ii. During slaughter
iii. During preservation
[8 marks]
b) Distinguish between ‘halophilic’ and ‘halotolerant’ bacteria. Explain their significance in
leather technology. [6 marks]
c) Briefly explain the following terms as applied in leather technology.
? Selection
? Sorting
? Bactericide
? Bacteriostat
[4 marks]
d) Briefly outline the procedure followed in performing the flaying operation following animal
slaughter. [2 marks]
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Based on your knowledge of the animal hide or skin list at least four mechanical properties
that makes it suitable for leather making. [4 marks]
b) Distinguish between structural and non- structural proteins giving at least three examples in
each case. [8 marks]
c) Explain the importance of using sodium chloride in curing. What is the main disadvantage of
salt curing? [4marks]
d) List the major factors influencing the quality of hides and skins throughout the production
value chain. [4 marks]
QUESTION FIVE (20 marks)
a. Discuss the economic importance of the leather industry. [10 marks]
b. Briefly explain five major challenges facing the leather industry in Kenya. [10 marks]

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