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Waste-to-energy model
How we turn non-recyclable material into energy
Collection
Collection bins are removed from hospital
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2. Waste storage
Waste storage
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Waste is stored in a bunker under negative pressure
3. Incineration
1. Collection
Incineration
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Waste is incinerated at extremely high temperatures in a self-sustaining process
4. Boiling
2. Waste storage
Boiling
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Heat from combustion boils water that turns into steam
5. Generator
3. Incineration
Generator
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Steam turns a turbine-driven generator and creates electricity
6. Distribution
4. Boiling
Distribution
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Electricity is distributed to a grid and used to power homes and businesses
7. Pollution control
5. Generator
Pollution control
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Air pollution control equipment is used to cool, collect and clean combustion gases
8. Fabric filter
6. Distribution
Fabric filter
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Emissions of particulate matter are controlled primarily through a fabric filter
9. Monitoring
7. Pollution control
Monitoring
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Emissions and operations are continuously monitored to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
10. Residual collection
8. Fabric filter
Residual collection
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Residual material from combustion process is collected for processing and metals extraction
11. Metal recycling
9. Monitoring
Metal recycling
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Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are extracted for recycling
1. Collection
10. Residual collection
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11. Metal recycling
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