Advanced Medical Waste Incineration Solutions for Mauritania’s Healthcare Sector
Addressing the Growing Waste Management Challenge
Mauritania’s healthcare system, like many in West Africa, faces increasing pressure to safely dispose of infectious and hazardous medical waste. With expanding vaccination programs, hospitals, and regional clinics, the demand for environmentally compliant incineration systems has never been greater. Traditional open burning or low-temperature disposal methods no longer meet international health and environmental standards. To close this gap, Mauritania has defined technical requirements aligned with EU Directive 2000/76/EC and WHO guidelines, emphasizing dual-chamber high-temperature incineration and modern air pollution control systems.
HICLOVER’s Technical Response
HICLOVER has developed incineration systems that directly meet Mauritania’s specifications, ensuring both operational efficiency and compliance with strict emission controls. The proposed solution includes:
Combustion Chambers
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Dual chamber design (primary + secondary) with refractory lining ≥ 230 mm, high-alumina content (65% Al₂O₃), resistant up to 1750°C.
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Operating temperatures: primary chamber ≥ 850°C, secondary chamber up to 1100–1200°C, maintaining a gas residence time ≥ 2 seconds to ensure destruction of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Performance
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Processing capacity: 30–50 kg/hour, suited for regional healthcare facilities.
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Combustion efficiency ≥ 99%, reducing ash residue to ≤ 3–10% of initial waste weight.
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Non-combustible waste deformation: ensures destruction of sharps, glass vials, and metal components.
Construction & Safety
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CS steel structure with watertight ash feed and discharge doors under slight vacuum to prevent leaks.
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Thermal insulation ensures external surfaces remain ≤ 70°C for operator safety.
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PLC automated control with digital interface, data recording, alarms, and interlocks to prevent unsafe operation.
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Operators PPE Kit (3 full sets) supplied for safe handling.
Emission Treatment
To comply with EU and WHO standards, HICLOVER integrates:
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Quench tower for rapid cooling to prevent dioxin formation.
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Desulfurization and acid gas scrubber for HCl, HF, and SO₂ removal.
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Demister tower for fine droplet separation.
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Activated carbon adsorption unit for heavy metals and dioxins/furans.
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Baghouse filter for particulate matter (dust ≤ 10 mg/m³).
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Chemical dosing system for precise neutralization.
Emission limits achieved:
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CO ≤ 50 mg/m³
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Total Organic Carbon ≤ 10 mg/m³
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HCl ≤ 10 mg/m³, HF ≤ 1 mg/m³, SO₂ ≤ 50 mg/m³, NOx ≤ 200 mg/m³
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Dioxins/Furans ≤ 0.1 ng I-TEQ/Nm³
Supporting Infrastructure
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Fuel tank: 200 liters with pumps, filters, flame arrestors, leak detection, and safety valves.
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Diesel-fired burners from Italy for reliable ignition and efficiency.
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Chimney height ≥ 3 m (stainless steel or CS), equipped with sampling ports for compliance monitoring.
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Ash handling system with extraction doors and trolley for safe disposal.
Strategic Importance for Mauritania
By adopting HICLOVER’s incinerator systems, Mauritania can ensure:
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Compliance with international emission standards, safeguarding communities and the environment.
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Reliable and scalable medical waste treatment capacity for hospitals, vaccination campaigns, and regional clinics.
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Reduced dependence on unsafe open burning, a common but high-risk practice.
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Enhanced operator safety through automated controls, PPE kits, and robust insulation.
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A long-term sustainable solution with two years of spare parts supply and training for local operators.
Conclusion
For Mauritania, the deployment of modern double-chamber, EU-compliant incinerators represents a turning point in healthcare waste management. HICLOVER’s systems are specifically engineered to meet these requirements, combining high combustion performance with advanced emission control and safe, user-friendly operation. This positions Mauritania to protect public health, comply with international obligations, and build resilient waste management capacity for years to come.
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