Abstract:
The main purpose of the research is to design a Common Central
biomedical waste treatment facility CBWTF and number of waste
assembly points distributed in different geographical locations within
state of Khartoum, and then treating and destroying hazardous wastes in a
cost-effective and ecology friend. The design depends on high
temperature thermal process, that reduce waste hazard, volume and
destroying harmful substances by employing combustion or heat of the
waste as primary treatment agent, with under controlled condition for
converting them into inert material and filtered gases, use of Rotary Kiln
Incinerator (RKI) technology, providing an overall reduction in the
environmental impact that might otherwise arise from the waste. The
rotary kiln is the most efficient processing system for the drying, volume
reduction and destruction of almost all types of wastes.
The capital cost of the project about 22-25 million Dollars for waste
capacity of 3,5 ton/hr, in addition to operational cost which is depend on
power, water , staffing and maintenance cost which is typically 3 – 5%
of capital investment cost.
The results of the project demonstrate the need for strict enforcement of
legal provisions and a better environmental management system for the
disposal of biomedical waste in hospitals as well as other healthcare
establishments.
