Mechanical Heat Treatment
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 Autoclave technology for Healthcare Waste, although some applications have been attempted on Municipal Solid Waste[1].