Hazardous and Medical Waste Incinerators

Medical & hazardous waste incinerators are devices that use high temperatures and oxygen to destroy various types of waste that pose a risk to human health or the environment, such as infectious, pathological, chemical or radioactive waste. They are often used as the final treatment option for waste that cannot be recycled, reused or disposed of safely in landfills or other methods. Medical & hazardous waste incinerators can reduce the volume and weight of the waste by up to 90%, and render it harmless and inert.

 

Medical & hazardous waste incinerators consist of two main components: the combustion chamber and the emission control system. The combustion chamber is where the waste is fed, either manually or automatically, and burned at temperatures ranging from 800°C to 1200°C. The combustion chamber can be designed as a fixed grate, a moving grate, a rotary kiln or a fluidized bed, depending on the type and quantity of the waste. The emission control system is where the flue gas is treated to remove pollutants such as particulate matter, acid gases, heavy metals, dioxins and furans. The emission control system can include devices such as cyclones, scrubbers, bag filters, activated carbon filters and continuous emission monitoring systems.