Incineration
Incineration
Incineration (/ɪnˌsɪnəˈreɪʃən/) is a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials. The term is derived from the Latin word 'incinerare' which means 'to burn to ashes'.
Incineration and other high-temperature waste treatment systems are described as "thermal treatment". Incineration of waste materials converts the waste into ash, flue gas, and heat. The ash is mostly formed by the inorganic constituents of the waste and may take the form of solid lumps or particulates carried by the flue gas. The flue gases must be cleaned of gaseous and particulate pollutants before they are dispersed into the atmosphere.
Related Terms
- Combustion: A chemical process that involves the rapid combination of a substance with oxygen, producing heat and light.
- Waste Treatment: The process of treating waste materials to reduce their volume, toxicity, or disposal cost.
- Flue Gas: The gas that is emitted into the atmosphere via a flue, which is a pipe or channel for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, oven, furnace, boiler, or steam generator.
- Ash: The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incineration
- Wikipedia's article - Incineration
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