ABSTRACT
This chapter evaluates the feasibility and develops a conceptual design for a new waste incineration facility. It includes sections on waste characterization, available incineration and air pollution control technologies, environmental regulations, system housing, system description and economics. The quantity and type of waste must be known in order to select the proper incinerator equipment size. A waste survey was conducted at the facility in order to provide the necessary waste characterization for an incineration system. It discusses and compares the technologies currently available for incineration and air pollution control. A pathological incineration is a variation of the controlled air incinerator. Several modifications are made to account for the high moisture content and low heating value of pathological waste. Environmental regulations currently imposed on biohazardous waste incineration necessitate the addition of air pollution control equipment.
