There are several electric solutions that can be used to treat medical waste and allow the waste to be sent to public landfills. This process uses far-infrared rays combined with resistance or convective heating to sterilize various types of medical waste. In a steam reforming system, after the waste is shredded, it is exposed to superheated steam that vaporizes organic liquids and gasifies organic solids. Toxic vapors are drawn into a reactor and heated to break down into less harmful products, and the solid byproducts are disposed of or recycled. Motors are used for process equipment, conveyors, air circulation, chilled water circulation pumps , hot water circulation pumps, cooling tower fans, elevators, exhaust fans, and other uses.
Many manufacturers make standard and high-efficiency models of motors.
Even with the new energy efficiency standards that took effect in late 1997, there are still opportunities for energy efficiency by using premium efficiency models. There are over 30,000 commercial laundry facilities in the United States, located in hotels, resorts, health service facilities, prisons, and stand-alone companies. Conventional systems use substantial amounts of detergents, chemicals, hot water, and energy. With ozonation systems, ozone is injected into the wash process to clean the clothing or linens. With ozonation systems, the amount of chemical usage is reduced significantly.