Memory Effect Mitigation of an Incinerator’s Pollution Abatement System

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was asked to provide information on the removal of the memory effect from an incinerator’s pollution abatement system after it becomes contaminated with dioxins and furans. The overarching objective is to eliminate dioxin and furan emissions. However, realistic goals are centered on locating the most cost-effective way to maintain a subthreshold dioxin and furan emission. The inquirer’s primary interests are in finding technological approaches that are not only effective but also economically feasible. These are addressed in this report. HDIAC partnered with SciTech Services, Inc., to research this topic and generate a report on the various technological approaches for reducing the dioxin and furan emissions during the incineration process.