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Engineering a Cleaner Tomorrow through Design and Analysis of Two Stacks Medical Waste Disposal System for Health and Environmental Benefits

Authors
Safiullah Sajid1, Umar Noor1, *, Musaddaq Saqlain1, Shummaila Rasheed1, *
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Capital University of Science and Technology, 45750, Islamabad, Pakistan
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*Corresponding author. Email: shummaila@cust.edu.pk
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Umar Noor, Shummaila Rasheed
Available Online 24 December 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-602-4_41How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Medical Glass Shredder; Waste Management; CAD modeling; Environmental Sustainability
Abstract

The rising volume of medical glass waste presents considerable challenges to both public health and environmental sustainability. This study aims to design an innovative Medical Glass Waste Shredder to improve waste management practices in healthcare facilities. Current glass shredding solutions face limitations in shredding capacity, safety, and compliance with recycling standards, hindering effective waste management. The primary objectives of this research include developing a shredder capable of processing up to 100 glass bottles per minute, achieving a bending safety factor of 5.45 for the pinion and 7.05 for the gear, and ensuring user safety with a designed surface safety factor of 1.22. The methodology encompasses a comprehensive literature review, design calculations, and CAD modeling of the shredder, emphasizing safety and environmental impact. Anticipated outcomes include a robust shredding solution that significantly reduces medical waste volume, improving disposal practices by up to 80%, increases recycling rates, and promotes environmental sustainability. Successful implementation of this innovative shredder is expected to enhance waste management, ensure regulatory compliance, and yield cost savings of up to 30% for healthcare organizations, ultimately contributing to a cleaner, healthier future for communities and ecosystems.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Key Enabling Technologies (KEYTECH 2024)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Engineering
Publication Date
24 December 2024
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978-94-6463-602-4
ISSN
2589-4943
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-602-4_41How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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