State-of-the-Art of PCDD/PCDF Emission Control for Municipal Waste Incinerators.

Nagata, Katsuya

doi:10.3985/wmr.3.217

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“…The incinerated residue is detoxifi ed through processes such as melting or heating followed by dechlorination. Details of the advanced control technology for dioxins are described by Hiraoka, 42 Nagata, 43 and Hiraoka and Okajima, 44 and the details of the incinerator are explained by the Japan Environmental Facilities Manufacturers Association. 45,46 A manual for the maintenance of industrial waste incinerators is also available.…”

Section: Control Programs and Technologies For Dioxins And Pcbsmentioning

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Japan’s waste management policies for dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls

Yoshida

Takahashi

Takeda

et al. 2009

J Mater Cycles Waste Manag

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We summarize the measures taken by the Japanese government to prevent the emission of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the environment. Because incineration is the main method of waste management in Japan, reducing the amount of dioxins emitted from waste incinerators is an essential aspect of proper waste treatment. Intensive measures to prevent the formation of dioxins at the source have been implemented, with a focus on waste treatment methods and improving comprehensive management. The efforts have been very successful, with a 95% reduction in the amount of dioxins emitted between 1997 and 2003. The toxicity of PCBs has been monitored with keen interest since the Yusho incident. Unfortunately, treatment facilities for PCB wastes were not built until long after PCBs had been removed from use, and PCB wastes remained in storage in an untreated state. The Japanese government has promoted the construction of facilities for treating PCB wastes, and fi ve such facilities have commenced operations. To more completely eradicate dioxins, a future challenge will be to reduce the amount of PCBderived dioxins, which are persistent in the environment and have a long exposure pathway from the environment media to the organism and the human body.The views expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily the offi cial views of the organizations with which the authors are affi liated.

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Section: Control Programs and Technologies For Dioxins And Pcbsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Japan’s waste management policies for dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls

Yoshida

Takahashi

Takeda

et al. 2009

J Mater Cycles Waste Manag

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“…For example, dust collection at low temperature and/or introduction of bag filter as an equipment for efficient dust collection are tested by many researchers 1) . For example, dust collection at low temperature and/or introduction of bag filter as an equipment for efficient dust collection are tested by many researchers 1) .…”

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