Medical waste thermal treatment

Medical Waste Continuous Pyrolysis Plant

Review a continuous medical waste pyrolysis plant for compatible segregated waste, with high-temperature treatment, material handling and emission controls.

2026-07-20
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The Pyrojin continuous medical waste pyrolysis plant is intended for compatible, segregated medical-waste streams that have been reviewed by the project engineer. Feeding, treatment conditions, off-gas controls, residue handling and validation criteria must be configured for the waste classification and local regulations.

  1. Mixed medical waste is pre-crushed by the built-in shredding device to even out particle size.
  2. The shredded waste is fed continuously through a sealed, negative-pressure system into the reactor.
  3. The line runs round the clock, delivering 24/7 compliance versus intermittent batch processing.

Models and Specifications

ModelPC-30PC-40PC-50
Capacity30 t/day40 t/day50 t/day
Furnace sizeφ1700×12500 mmφ2500×12500 mmφ2500×15000 mm
Gross weight90 t100 t150 t
Working power100-120 kW100-120 kW100-120 kW
Heating methodIndirect heat (oil, natural gas or electricity)Indirect heat (oil, natural gas or electricity)Indirect heat (oil, natural gas or electricity)
Working pressureSlight negative pressureSlight negative pressureSlight negative pressure
Shipping2×FR+5×40' HQ2×FR+5×40' HQ4×FR+5×40' HQ

Series capacity covers 20-50 t/d; PC-30/40/50 are the three standard models. Main reactor runs at slight negative pressure, horizontal rotation 0.3 rpm, circulating-water cooling, noise ≤85 dB, installation footprint approx. 50 m × 20 m, 1-2 operators per shift.

Outputs and Compliance Features

  • Combustible gas - cleaned non-condensable gas can be recycled to fuel the furnace, cutting external energy use by about 50%.

Key Equipment Features

  • Integrated shredder for pre-crushing large or mixed medical waste items.
  • Continuous feeding and pyrolysis for uninterrupted 24/7 operation.
  • Slight-negative-pressure gas containment with emission controls configured to project requirements.
  • Sealed, automated feeding and multi-stage sealed slag discharge (residue held at about 50 °C).
  • Self-powered gas recycling cutting about 50% of external energy use.
  • Auto-nitrogen safety system and centralised control console.
  • Lean-manning automation (1-2 operators per shift).

Continuous vs Batch Medical Waste Treatment

Continuous (PC)Batch (PB)
Scale≥10,000 t/year≈3,000 t/year
Operation24/7Single furnace per day
AutomationHigh (1-2 operators)Moderate manpower
FeedstockMixed medical waste (plastics/textiles/devices)Pre-bagged / whole items

Choose continuous for large medical institutions and centralised treatment centres needing round-the-clock compliance; choose batch for smaller volumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What medical waste can be processed? Mixed medical waste including plastic products, disposable medical devices, discarded textiles and protective clothing.
  • What is the delivery time? The delivery schedule and departure port are confirmed in the commercial quotation.
  • What payment methods do you accept? Mainly T/T; other methods on request.
  • Are you a factory or a trading company? We operate our own factory in Shangqiu, Henan, China.
  • Do you provide customisation? Yes - customisation, OEM and ODM are supported.
  • What is the warranty? Warranty, installation, training and maintenance support are defined in the supply contract.
  • What information do I need for a quote? Waste composition, daily volume, project location and the target compliance standard.

Get a Configuration Quote

Send your medical waste composition, daily volume and project location, and a Pyrojin engineer will prepare a matching line configuration, layout and compliance plan.

Medical waste thermal treatment

Define the medical-waste feed before plant selection

Medical waste streams require segregation, characterization and a project-specific compliance review before equipment selection. The line configuration must address preparation, contained feeding, treatment conditions, off-gas controls, residue handling and acceptance criteria.

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