Question

40) What is the temperature of
incinerator during waste
burning?
400 °C
O 600 °C
O 700 °C
>800°C​

Answer 1

An incinerator should operate in the temperature range of 800° to 1200°C when medical waste is incinerated. Toxic fumes including furans and dioxins are emitted at temperatures below 600°C if polyvinyl chloride or certain other materials are incinerated. The gas-residence period should not be less than one second.

>800°C

Answer 2

Answer:

800°C

Explanation:

An incinerator should operate in the temperature range of 800° to 1200°C when medical waste is incinerated. Toxic fumes including furans and dioxins are emitted at temperatures below 600°C if polyvinyl chloride or certain other materials are incinerated. The gas-residence period should not be less than one second.