The environmental impact of hospital waste incinerators

Jafari Mosavi, SAA

Abstract

This thesis makes a study of the environmental impact
of waste incineration and particularly of hospital waste
incineration. Literature relevant to the topic is
discussed. The environmental impact of the incineration
process itself and the different methods used in the
disposal of wastes was assessed.
The nature of waste is reviewed in relation to
quantities, composition and classification. Legislation
concerning hospital waste disposal is summarised.
The study also focuses on methods of waste disposal
including the characteristics and nature of incineration,
the activities involved in the combustion process of
hospital waste and the nature of incinerator stack
emissions and the biological material released to the
environment. Other methods of disposal are explained. The
perceived and inherent risks associated with hospital waste
incineration are discussed.
The results of the data collected during this research
are presented, analyzed and discussed. The thesis also
anal yses the link between hospital waste incineration and
EIA. 1n addition the importance of the effects of hospital
waste incineration on human health are discussed.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is discussed
including its methodology. The advantages, disadvantages
and its use in the UK and Iran are reviewed.
A critique of the Environmental Impact Assessment
submitted by Environmental Technology Consultants Ltd.
(ETC). for the proposed incinerator at Kirkby is given.
The thesis concludes with a consideration of the
application of EIA techniques to planning applications for
hospital waste incinerator and makes a number of
recommendations as to their use and applicability.

Citation

Jafari Mosavi, S. The environmental impact of hospital waste incinerators. (Thesis). University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Aug 17, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 17, 2011
• Award Date: Jan 1, 1993