incinerator News
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MACT standards for sewage sludge incinerators
EPA announced in the October 14 Federal Register proposed rulemaking to cut emissions of mercury, particle pollution and other harmful pollutants from sewage sludge incinerators (SSIs). According to EPA, SSIs represent the sixth-largest source of mercury air emissions in the U.S. The proposed standards would apply to both multiple-hearth and fluidized bed incinerators. Units incinerating sewage ...
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The Role of Refractory Materials in Medical Waste Treatment
In the complex landscape of medical waste management, the importance of effective treatment methods cannot be overstated. Refractory materials play a crucial role in facilitating safe and efficient processes for the incineration and disposal of medical waste. In this article, we explore the significance of refractory materials in medical waste treatment and their contribution to maintaining ...
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Continue use of incineration for medical waste
Contrary to popular belief, only about 10% of all general medical waste is incinerated. Incineration is the only approved disposal method for yellow bag waste under UN law. This includes all infectious waste, such as chemically contaminated samples, infectious waste contaminated with medicines or chemicals and laboratory specimens. This is because it is the safest and most effective way of ...
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Why Should we Continue to Use Incineration for Medical Waste?
Contrary to popular belief, only about 10% of all general medical waste is incinerated. Incineration is the only approved disposal method for yellow bag waste under UN law. This includes all infectious waste, such as chemically contaminated samples, infectious waste contaminated with medicines or chemicals and laboratory specimens. This is because it is the safest and most effective way of ...
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Why should we continue to use incineration for medical waste?
Contrary to popular belief, only about 10% of all general medical waste is incinerated. Incineration is the only approved disposal method for yellow bag waste under UN law. This includes all infectious waste, such as chemically contaminated samples, infectious waste contaminated with medicines or chemicals and laboratory specimens. This is because it is the safest and most effective way of ...
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Canadian Forces Look to Eco Waste Solutions to Reduce Environmental Footprint
Eco Waste Solutions (EWS) is proud to announce its latest contract with the Canadian Department of National Defense. The contract, awarded to EWS on July 4, 2012, adds to the Canadian Forces inventory of Eco Waste Solutions systems. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120814/MM57391) The ECO Mobile waste incineration system is designed for rapid deployment to any ...
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Canadian Forces Look to Eco Waste Solutions to Reduce Environmental Footprint
Eco Waste Solutions (EWS) is proud to announce its latest contract with the Canadian Department of National Defense. The contract, awarded to EWS on July 4, 2012, adds to the Canadian Forces inventory of Eco Waste Solutions systems. The ECO Mobile waste incineration system is designed for rapid deployment to any location/climate. The system is part of a logistic support plan for increased ...
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Mining and Military Address Health & Safety with Eco Waste Technology
Eco Waste Solutions (EWS) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded two new contracts to bring point-of-need waste solutions to the mining and military sectors. A multinational mining company operating in West Africa has selected EWS to supply 3 ECO Model batch incinerators. This equipment will process 23 tonnes per day - all of the domestic waste generated on-site. With large camps, ...
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Environmental permit issued for energy-from-waste plant at Allerton Park
The Environment Agency has issued an environmental permit for an energy from waste incinerator at Allerton Park near Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. The decision follows a public consultation and a thorough assessment of any potential impacts on the environment. Amey Cespa Ltd will operate the facility, which burns waste at high temperatures, using the resulting heat to generate electricity. ...
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EPA announces next step on air toxics standards for boilers and certain incinerators/ agency allows time to seek and review additional public input on new standards
As previously announced, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking additional public feedback and gathering more information on the final standards for boilers and certain solid waste incinerators that were issued in February 2011. These additional opportunities for public input will ensure that any final standard will be informed by input and feedback from key stakeholders, ...
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EPA announces timeline for reconsideration of air toxics standards for boilers and certain incinerators / open and transparent process will strengthen the basis for the protective, cost-effective and achievable standards
As part of a filing with the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a schedule for issuing updated air toxics standards for boilers and certain solid waste incinerators. To ensure that the agency’s standards are based on the best available data and the public is given ample opportunity to provide additional input and information, the ...
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NACWA files opening brief in litigation over final EPA SSI Rule
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is challenging EPA’s final sewage sludge incinerator (SSI) rule on both its legal and technical basis and is requesting that the court vacate the rule as a violation of EPA’s authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA). NACWA filed its opening brief in litigation of the SSI rule (76 Fed. Reg. 15372; March 21, 2011) on July 24 with ...
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New Product Launched - The atmosFIR CEM
The atmosFIR CEM is a complete emissions monitoring system incorporating the atmosFIR 19" FTIR analyser. As completely hot and wet emissions measurement, atmosFIR CEM is ideal for complete measurement of multiple gases from applications such as incineration and power. A standard gas suite of NO, NO2, N2O, SO2, NH3, HCl, CH4, O2, CO2 and H2O is provided, but with the powerful FTIR analyser, ...
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Hazardous Waste Combustors Conference Focuses on Implementation of HWC MACT Standards
Pittsburgh, PA – Registration is still open for the Air & Waste Management Association’s (A&WMA) 2007 Hazardous Waste Combustor Conference and Exhibition to be held March 13-14 in Charleston, S.C. The advanced registration deadline for the conference is Feb. 19. In 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Final ...
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New Gasmet CMM AutoQAL: Unparalleled Efficiency for Continuous Mercury Monitoring
We are very excited to announce that Gasmet’s new Mercury monitoring solution CMM AutoQAL has now launched! As the name might suggest, this robust Continuous Mercury Monitoring system comes with a test gas generator including automatic EN 15267 certified QAL3 validation tool. The validation tool is for HgCl2 span checks according to the EU Standard EN 14181. Being a TÜV certified ...
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PCME QAL 181 achieves MCERTS Certification for New Range of 0 7.5mg/m³
ENVEA is pleased to announce their latest MCERTS certificate for the market-leading PCME QAL 181 Particulate Matter Continuous Emission Monitor (PM-CEM) to a newly certified range of 0 – 7.5 mg/m3 in accordance with EN 15267-3. This is currently the lowest certified range achievable for any PM-CEM and demonstrates the continuous evolution of the ENVEA Emissions portfolio. Link to the CSA ...
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EPA Settlement Protects Arkansas Community Company will invest $750,000 for environmental project
In an effort to protect local citizens from the dangers of hazardous waste, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently ordered Clean Harbors El Dorado, L.L.C. to pay a $581,236 penalty for improperly identifying and disposing of hazardous waste, improper storage of hazardous waste, and failure to comply with air emissions standards at its El Dorado, Ark. incineration facility. ...
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EPA and DOJ reach agreement with Vertellus on Clean-Air Violations
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement with Vertellus Agriculture and Nutrition Specialties L.L.C. on alleged clean-air violations at the company’s agricultural and nutritional chemical plant at 1500 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. The agreement, which includes a $425,000 penalty and a $705,000 environmental project, resolves EPA ...
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Japan Waste Management Association visits econ industries
In November, a delegation from the Japan Waste Management Association visited econ industries in the context of a study tour regarding European waste management best practices. The goal of the visit was to learn more about econ industries’ Zero Industrial Waste…! approach. The delegation members were eager to learn about the zero industrial waste approach that focuses on the reuse ...
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Protea Heated Gas Sampling System
For heated gas sampling from up to 4 separate sample points, Protea’s Heated Stream Selection Module (HSSM) is a ready to use 19" rack interface that can be used with Protea’s range of multigas FTIR analysers or any other industrial gas instrumentation. The standard HSSM includes a bank of 4 heated solenoid valves with 1 common outlet, allowing each of the sample points to be ...
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