ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL GAS TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TREATMENT OF MEDICAL WASTES TOPICAL REPORT

摘要

The purpose of this report is to analyze environmentally-driven opportunities for research and development in the treatment of medical waste. This report addresses medical waste generation, regulatory requirements, and the status of current technologies used in medical waste treatment. It identifies potential applications of natural gas technologies in medical waste treatment and pollution control. This study focused on a literature review and interviews with medical waste generators, regulators, treatment specialists, and equipment manufacturers. Current treatment and disposal practices were investigated and an evaluation of existing and future market share for the treatment technologies most likely to be used in the future was developed based on technical efficacy, regulatory trends, and treatment preferences.