Addenbrooke's Hospital Incinerator
Clinical Waste Incinerator operated by Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and located at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
The plant has a capacity of 4,000 tonnes per year[1].
Site Details
| Operator | Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Site | Addenbrooke's Hospital Incinerator |
| Permit No | WP3935SM |
| Plated | 4000 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
The plant comprises 2 lines (A1 and A2) of moving grate conventional combustion technology each processing up to 0.5 tonnes per hour, or 4,000 tonnes per year.
The two lines heat two boilers, generating steam to provide heating for the hospital site.
The incinerators are served by emissions abatement plant comprising a dry reaction tower where a blend of powdered bicarbonate soda and activated carbon is injected into the exhaust gases to neutralise acids and remove heavy metals and dioxins.
Ceramic filters provide a reaction surface for the absorption and adsorption of acid gases, heavy metals and dioxins and particulate matter before exhaust gases discharge to a 71 metre high stack.
References:
- Annual Report 2024
