The Thermal Gasification Technology of International Environmental Technology, Inc. is a proven solution to the problem of disposing of Medical Waste. The process meets or exceeds the most stringent atmospheric control regulations in North America and Europe. This two stage process starts with an oxygen starved cell that will gasify the waste temperatures up to 1000oF. This is very important to keep the temperature lower to prevent metals from melting and slagging. In the second stage of the process, outside air is then mixed with the gas from the primary and is flared off at a temperature up to 2000oF. , ensuring complete virus and pathogen kill. The system can take on a wide range of solid and liquid wastes, body fluids, bandages, gauze, needles, plastic and live biological materials. This process converts the medical waste into an inert non-toxic ash, resulting in a volume reduction of over 95%. Any metals or glass left over from the process can be sorted for recycling.
These units can be sized to meet the medical waste needs of any facility. Low construction and operating costs make this a desirable technology for most any budgetary constraint. The configuration can be designed to fit into existing space. There is no smoke, sound or smell associated with the process, making this environmentally clean process very desirable in all applications.
It is possible to combine the Medical Waste with other hospital waste for gasification. The resulting heat envelope can be used with a boiler to provide hospitals with hot water that usually is a major cost item using conventional heating.