Environmental Impact of Medical Waste Incineration - Literature Review

Authors

  • Hussein Emad  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
  • Khaled Ramzy  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
  • Tamer M. Ismail  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRSET2310526

Keywords:

Medical Waste incineration, MBA, MFA, PAH, PCDD/Fs, PCB, Medical Waste management

Abstract

The most commonly employed techniques for managing medical waste are thermal treatment (incineration, pyrolysis, and gasification) and sterilization (thermal or chemical disinfection). These methods are highly effective for managing medical waste with low pathogen loads. Incineration is a widely adopted technique in developed nations for managing most types of hazardous medical waste. It can completely eradicate pathogens and reduce waste weight by more than 70% (or 90% by volume). This review paper will examine and discuss the major challenges associated with medical waste incineration and their impacts on the environment, drawing on the latest research and studies. It will also outline effective solutions for mitigating the negative effects of incinerator contaminants on the surrounding environment.

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Hussein Emad, Khaled Ramzy, Tamer M. Ismail "Environmental Impact of Medical Waste Incineration - Literature Review " International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 10, Issue 6, pp.103-125, November-December-2023. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRSET2310526