African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1141

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of healthcare waste Pyrotec model 8 incinerator efficiency as a performance indicator at Muhimbili National Referral Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

William Wanasolo
  • William Wanasolo
  • Department of Mining, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyambogo University, Kampala - Uganda.
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Samwel Victor Manyele
  • Samwel Victor Manyele
  • Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 09 March 2021
  •  Accepted: 27 September 2021
  •  Published: 30 September 2024

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