Modification of the incinerator to prevent the emission of toxic air pollutant in biomedical waste incineration process at Base Hospital Udugama
G. H. S. Fernando,
K. M. Somarathne,
P. B. W. Dineshi
et al.
Abstract:Background: Medical waste incinerators emit toxic air pollutants and toxic ash residues that are the major sources of dioxins and furan. However, Incineration is the best available option for treating clinical waste. The harm can be minimized by designing an incinerator according to the composition of components of the clinical waste generated at the hospital. The incinerator at Base Hospital Udugama has been emitting polluted air causing environmental pollution.Objective: To identify the cause of emitting pol… Show more
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