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Mechanical Heat Treatment describes configurations of mechanical and thermal (including steam) based technologies. The generic purpose of these processes is to separate a mixed waste stream into several component parts, to give further options for [[Recycling]], [[Recovery]] and, in some instances, biological treatment. The processes also sanitises waste, by destroying bacteria present, and reducing its moisture content. | [[Mechanical Heat Treatment]] ([[MHT]]) describes configurations of mechanical and thermal (including steam) based technologies. The generic purpose of these processes is to separate a mixed waste stream into several component parts, to give further options for [[Recycling]], [[Recovery]] and, in some instances, biological treatment. The processes also sanitises waste, by destroying bacteria present, and reducing its moisture content. | ||
A primary element of [[MHT]] is based around [[Autoclaving|Autoclave]] technology for [[Healthcare Waste]], although some applications have been attempted on [[Municipal Solid Waste]]<ref>Defra, 2013. [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/221040/pb13891-heat-treatment-waste.pdf Mechanical Heat Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste February 2013. Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs.] London</ref>. | |||
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