Executive Summary : | There are many ways in which an infectious disease can be spread through the touch of contaminated medical waste. After COVID19 faster, more powerful, and more energy-efficient medical waste management are increasingly in demand. Hospitals and biomedical waste treatment facilities need to follow certain procedures to reduce and prevent infection. In microwave systems, disinfection occurs through the action of moisture and low heat. Microwave units usually operate at a frequency of 900MHz and 2.45 GHz and the energy generate hot water and steam. Kollu et. al. revealed that the waste should ideally be inactivated either immediately at the location where it is created or only be transported in appropriate closed systems in order to prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria during transit. Additionally, compared to the more popular autoclave methods, microwave offers the potential to minimise energy expenditures, resulting in a smaller carbon footprint [4]. This project aims to investigate the potential of multi-mode cavities for the disinfection of biomedical waste using microwave technology. The effectiveness and efficiency of different cavity designs, including multi-mode cavities, will be evaluated in terms of disinfection efficacy, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The design will be evaluated specially in IsM band. The study will identify the optimal cavity design and the key factors that affect the performance of multi-mode cavities for biomedical waste disinfection. The findings of this study will contribute to the development of effective and efficient microwave-based systems for biomedical waste disinfection, which is crucial for public health and environmental protection. Additionally, the study will provide valuable insights into the design and optimization of multi-mode cavities for other industrial applications. |