Incineration in mobile incinerators
Incineration in mobile incinerators
Type of treatment: Treatment
Description:Incineration of the waste in mobile incinerators.
Waste:
Liquid
Semi-solids
Oiled seaweed and vegetation
Solid waste
Situation/Possibilities in the country:
May be easily implemented in the country.
Interest:
Complete incineration of the waste.
Entry criteria:
Some plastic and metal may cause problem (e.g. sorbent, gloves, complex plastics etc.).
Sand, gravel and stones will not be incinerated.
Operational constraints:
Atmospheric releases.
Impacts:
Incinerators may release carcinogenic and toxic chemicals, including heavy metals, partially-burned organic material such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and other organic chemicals, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), dioxins and furans.
The concentration of the release depends on the type of waste, of incinerator and the filter installed on the chimney.
See Appendix “Example of incinerator gas release”, p.108
Legal constraints:
Refer to incineration and atmospheric releases legislation.
Special authorisation may be required for such work.
Efficiency:
Modern incinerators are efficient and allow treating on site the gas.
Cost:
Highly variable depending on the size, capabilities and emission treatment capabilities of the incinerator.