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INTRODUCTION
Medical profession – a really humble one has come under
close scrutiny of environment conscious people and
lawmakers since last two-three years
Management of waste generated during diagnosis,
treatment or immunization of human bodies or animals or
research activities has never been an integral part of the
health care program.
We were never aware that this waste is potentially
hazardous and pose a serious threat to human health, if not
managed properly. But, since notification of Bio-Medical
Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998, the issue is
perhaps the most talked – about one among medical
professionals.
It is now compulsory for every medical professional that
the waste generated by their activities is properly
segregated, collected, treated and disposed.
ABOUT S S Medical
Systems
INTRODUCTION
A company of young and energetic entrepreneurs working
with zeal in the field of medical equipments for more than 10
years with a vision of supporting and being a part of
development that is sustainable to our environment.
Placed as one of the leading companies in the region
providing high quality services in Medical Equipments to the
best of client's satisfaction.
Posses a well - developed design office with Computer
Center and Laboratory -cum-R&D Center to carry out any job
in environmental engineering.
WASTE CHARACTERIZATION
It is very important to identify biomedical waste from
other solid waste in order to minimize quantity of bio-
medical waste requiring disposal as stipulated in the rules.
2. Bhopal : 376
3. Surat : 250-300
HIGHLIGHTS OF BIO
MEDICAL
WASTE (M&H)
This Rules were RULES,
notified on 1998
20 July, 1998
th
and are called
Bio Medical Waste (M&H) Rules, 1998. Some of the
highlights of these rules are given here.
DUTY OF OCCUPIER :
It is duty of every occupier under these rules to handle
that bio medical waste generated as per guidelines in
these rules so as not to cause any adverse impact to
human health or environment.
2. Waste collection bags for waste types needing incineration shall not be
made of chlorinated plastics.
Hydroclave
Incinerator
Microwave
Plasma Pyrolysis
5. Biological Process
Table : Comparison of Treatment Technologies for Medical Wastes
Operation/ Low skill Low skill level Automated, High level High level
level required but highly operation required for
required complex and chemical
and high maintenanc control and
Maintenance level e skills grinder
Skills maintenanc required
e skill
required
Air Emissions Odorous but Odorous but Odorous but Can be Some
non-toxic non-toxic non-toxic highly toxic chlorine
emissions
Material of construction.
Stainless steel for chamber, Jacket, Door,
Outer cover, Piping, stand, Carriage & Trolley.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
AUTOCLAVE
Operation
With the autoclave in loading position, the bags are
loaded manually in the chamber. The system design
ensures that the bags do not stick to the autoclave
chamber even at high temperatures.
The doors are then shut and the sterilization cycle is
initiated. The first phase of the process is a steam –
vacuum pulsing to ensure total air removal and effective
penetration of steam. Steam is subsequently injected to
raise the temperature of the load to 1390C. This is an
over – kill approach which results in total destruction of
Bacillus Stearothermophilus. After the sterilization
phase the steam is vented out and the steam is passed
through a condenser where it is condensed to water.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
OPERATION OF AUTOCLAVE
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
AUTOCLAVE
Equipment Construction
The chamber is fabricated from high quality
stainless steel with superior hygiene argon
welding. The autoclave is provided with
automatic pressure lock sliding safety doors.
The autoclave piping is fabricated from
stainless steel and is provided with automatic
valves. All accessories like vacuum pump,
compressor, air and condensate treatment
system are part of the equipment.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
AUTOCLAVE
SAFETY FEATURES
The autoclaves are designed with special doors to
prevent opening in pressurized condition. Secondly the
process is controlled by a computer where the
parameters are programmed and can not be changed by
the operator. The system has been designed such that
the load can not be discharged unless the required
vacuum, pressure, temperature and time have been
achieved. Thirdly high temperature/pressure alarms and
automatic pressure relief devices are incorporated for
maximum operator safety.
The system also incorporates special treatment devices
for processing the condensate which is produced when
the steam condenses upon contact with the chamber
and contaminated waste.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
AUTOCLAVE
SAFETY FEATURES
The system decontaminates the air drawn out of the
chamber during the pre-vacuum stage. This prevents
any exposure risks for the operator working in the
Waste Disposal Facility.
CONTROL SYSTEM
The Autoclaving System is equipped with
microprocessor controlled process management
system. The system ensures the desired process
repeatability and accuracy for effective and efficient
sterilization.
The process management system is provided with a
user friendly communication interface. This keeps the
operator informed what the machine is doing at any
point during its operation.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
AUTOCLAVE
CONTROL SYSTEM
The communication interface also helps the operator to
ensure that the machine is set properly to perform its
various functions.
The system is also equipped with a printer for printing
the key process parameters time, temperature,
pressure and vacuum for every sterilization process
using a dot – matrix printer. At the end every batch the
printout is removed and stored in a file maintained at
the facility to establish process effectiveness.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
SHREDDER
Capacity : 200 kg.hr.
Cutting chamber size: 680 mm x 350 mm x 220 mm
Motor HP : 15 HP
No. of Blades : 32 (16 + 16 on each shaft)
Salient Features:
Combine hook / shear blades
Knives are constructed from non – corrosive, high alloy
heat treated steel for extra long life. The application
and product characteristics determine the blade design
(blade width, No. of hooks, hook reach).the positioning
of the blades within the cutting chamber is also
adjustable to obtain the optimum “rip – shear” action
and end product size.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
SHREDDER
Auto Reverse System
For the ultimate safety of the shredder or
specially design electronic device is
incorporated. In case of over load of the drive
motor or jamming of the shredder, the safety
system acts instantly to achieve.
- Tripping of the drive motor.
- Reversing the direction of the drive motor for
a set duration.
- Shut off the drive of the motor and give an
audio – visual alarm.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
SHREDDER
Interlock to avoid Aerosolizing
Shredder operation is interlocked with the in
feed hopper door & the unloading door. The
doors are provided with proper gaskets and
clamping devices. Thus there is a no
possibility of “AEROSOLIZING”. Opening of
any one door will “shut – off” the shredder
instantly.
Low Noise and Non Ballistic
Low speed, high torque shredders operate at
low noise levels without creating any dust and
flying particles.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
INCINERATOR
Capacity : 100 kg/hr.
Fuel: CNG/LDO (Duel Fired)
Type of burner Operation: Automatic
Operating hours: continuous
Residence time of gases in
Secondary chamber: 1 sec.
Stack height: 30 m.
Stack top Diameter: 250 mm
Two distinct chamber with separate burners
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
INCINERATOR
Temperature
Primary Chamber: 6500C
Secondary Chamber: 10500C
SS Scrubber with 5% caustic solution as
scrubbing media
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
INCINERATOR
Interlock:
Primary and secondary burner operates on ON
- OFF basis depending on temperature set for
the chamber
The limit switch on charging door trips the
primary burner when the door opens.
Venturi outlet temperature high trips I.D. fan,
F.D. fan and burners.
I.D. fan failure trips F.D. fan and burners.
DETAILS OF THE FACILITY
INCINERATOR
FEATURES OF CONTRACT
Estimated quantity of Bio Medical waste – 2200 kg/day ()
CHARACTERISTICS OF BIO – MEDICAL WASTE