The Role of the Incinerator Manufacturer in the Management of Farm Mortalities

There is no single solution that can effectively meet all waste management programs for animal and poultry farms. Every state presents different challenges to waste disposal due to their stringent regulations so as to preserve water and air quality. Farm owners must effectively create a sustainable waste management plan for animal mortality and one of the solutions that can be considered is animal incineration. However, in the choice for animal incinerator, it is important to consider whether the incinerator manufacturer can meet all the necessary requirements for eliminating hazardous emissions.

The role of incinerator manufacturers

The incinerator manufacturer must effectively respond to the needs of a farm in the disposal of animal carcasses and other solid waste. Gases are released from an incinerator during the combustion of solid waste and the incinerator manufacturer must ensure that these gases are harmless and will not compromise both the environment and human life. Residue ash from incineration must be relatively safe to be disposed of in landfills without any major risks. Small scale incinerators must meet minimum performance parameters to significantly improve long term waste management programs. Incinerator manufacturers must be able to provide the following features:

-        Effective waste reduction

-        Installation of an engineered design to ensure that combustion conditions are appropriate.

-        Common flaws should be avoided that can cause incomplete combustion of waste, higher emissions and premature failure of the equipment

-        Operators of the incinerator must be provided with proper training on appropriate start-up and cool down procedures as well as maintenance of optimal operating performance, visible emission monitoring, appropriate loading and charging rates, proper disposal and record keeping to properly track the waste that has been destroyed including the amount of fuel used .

-        The incinerator manufacturer must provide periodic maintenance to repair or replace defective components

-        Operating and maintenance manuals must be provided

Best practices in the procurement of small scale incinerators

Defining incinerator requirements – estimating the requirements is vital in determining the kind of incinerator required to efficiently dispose of farm waste. An incinerator can be useful for a number of farms in the immediate vicinity and to remove the option of transport to distant locations. The incinerator can be a joint investment among a group of farm owners so that there will an available option to dispose of animal carcasses immediately.

Performance – any selected incinerator must be able to operate within the range required to completely destroy waste and reduce it to pathogen-free ash. It must emit clear or near-to-clear emissions from the stack during combustion and it should reduce the weight of waste by 95% or more after incineration.

Durability – the incinerator manufacturer must ensure that that the equipment is constructed from corrosion resistant materials which can be either stainless steel or cast iron. The incinerator must have a lifespan of 5 to 10 years so that the investment can be fully recovered.

Incinerator manufacturer – must be able to support the product with good quality and reliable service or support in the event that the equipment fails. Warranties and guarantees must be provided for the expected life of the system with maintenance support for a predetermined period of time.