LPG-ENABLED INCINERATOR

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an LPG-enabled sanitary napkins incinerator (100) which comprises an incinerator body (102) designed with integrated compartments (106), which further comprises a combustion chamber (108) to effectively burn the sanitary napkins which further comprises a mesh plate (110) to place the sanitary napkins for combustion, a burner assembly (112) to provide heat and maintain necessary level of temperature for burning, an LPG igniter (114) operated under manual control to ignite the LPG fuel. The incinerator body (102) further comprises an air blower pipeline (116) to provide continuous air flow for combustion, and an ash collector tray (118) to receive the residual waste. The incinerator (100) further comprises a chimney (104) to ensure exhaust flow of smoke and gases, which further comprises a filter (120) to convert the harmful gases into harmless gases and an exhaust (122) placed internally at the top of the chimney (104) to provide ventilation.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF DISCLOSURE
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to incinerator, more specifically, relates to used sanitary napkins incinerator based on LPG as heating source.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0002] The effective disposal of waste materials is a critical concern in modern society. The increasing use of disposable sanitary napkins globally has exacerbated waste management challenges. Sanitary napkins are typically made from non-biodegradable materials like plastics, synthetic fibres, and superabsorbent polymers, which take hundreds of years to degrade. The improper disposal of these products whether through flushing, landfilling, or open burning leads to serious environmental and health risks.
[0003] In many parts of the world, sanitary napkins are disposed of in landfills, where they accumulate and contribute to soil and water pollution. When incineration is not performed at proper temperatures, open burning of sanitary waste releases toxic fumes, including dioxins and furans, which are hazardous to human health and contribute to air pollution. Considering it, incineration has emerged as a promising solution, offering the ability to significantly reduce the volume of waste while also potentially recovering energy.
[0004] Traditional incineration methods often fail to achieve the high temperatures necessary for complete combustion of sanitary napkins, especially those containing non-biodegradable materials like plastics and superabsorbent polymers. This results in the release of partially burned materials, which contribute to environmental pollution and leave unburned residues. Without adequate temperature control and filtration systems, traditional incinerators can emit harmful pollutants such as dioxins, furans, and other toxic gases. These by-products of incomplete combustion are hazardous to human health and can contaminate air, soil, and water. Traditional incinerators often lack proper ventilation and exhaust systems, leading to the release of unpleasant odours and smoke.
[0005] Many traditional incinerators are large, heavy, and not designed for portability. This limits their usability in small spaces or for people who need mobile solutions. The need for a fixed location and additional infrastructure such as large fuel tanks and exhaust systems makes them unsuitable for flexible or temporary installations.
[0006] The present invention addresses the limitations of prior art by introducing an LPG-enabled incinerator for safe and efficient disposal of used sanitary napkins. The incinerator of the present invention utilities LPG as a source of energy which incredibly benefits in providing better control over combustion temperature and reduces the amount of fuel required for efficient burning. The LPG-enabled incinerator is designed to be compact, portable, user-friendly catering to diverse settings such as schools, public restrooms and healthcare facilities. It is designed to ensure proper ventilation and air supply to enable complete combustion with no side product generation and harmful emission minimization making it environment friendly.
[0007] Thus, in light of the above-stated discussion, there exists a need for an LPG-enabled incinerator.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0008] The following is a summary description of illustrative embodiments of the invention. It is provided as a preface to assist those skilled in the art to more rapidly assimilate the detailed design discussion which ensues and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims which are appended hereto in order to particularly point out the invention.
[0009] According to illustrative embodiments, the present disclosure focuses on an LPG-enabled incinerator which overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages or provide the users with a useful or commercial choice.
[0010] An objective of the present disclosure is to provide an LPG-enabled incinerator for safe and efficient disposal of used sanitary napkins.
[0011] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide the sanitary napkin incinerator that utilizes Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a source of energy for effective combustion of used sanitary napkins, minimizing the fuel cost and energy usage.
[0012] Another objective of the present disclosure is to minimize the environmental impact by introducing the LPG-enabled incinerator equipped with filter and exhaust to significantly reduce emission of harmful gases and unpleasant odour and smoke.
[0013] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide the LPG-enabled incinerator achieving high temperature, ensuring complete burning of sanitary napkins and leaving behind minimal ash.
[0014] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide the incinerator, which is compact, mobile and user-friendly.
[0015] Yet another objective of the present disclosure is to provide LPG-enabled incinerator that are cost-effective and economically viable for widespread use.
[0016] In light of the above, in one aspect of the present disclosure, an LPG-enabled incinerator is disclosed herein. The incinerator comprises an incinerator body designed with integrated compartments to accommodate various components, wherein the incinerator body further comprises a combustion chamber to effectively burn the sanitary napkins, wherein the combustion chamber further comprises a mesh plate serves as a platform to place the sanitary napkins for effective and uniform combustion, a burner assembly to provide heat and maintain necessary level of temperature for burning, an LPG igniter operated under manual control to ignite the LPG fuel and commence combustion process. The incinerator body further comprises an air blower pipeline connected to the combustion chamber and adapted to provide continuous air flow for optimal combustion and ventilation, an ash collector tray disposed beneath the combustion chamber and adapted to receive the residual waste. The incinerator further comprises a chimney connected on the top of the incinerator body to ensure proper exhaust flow of smoke and gases, wherein the chimney further comprises a filter positioned inside and around the periphery of the chimney to convert the harmful gases into harmless gases, and an exhaust placed internally at the top of the chimney to provide ventilation and suitable ducting of smell, smoke and gases.
[0017] In one embodiment, the incinerator further comprises two pair of caster wheels to enable smooth mobility and ease of transport of incinerator under heavy load.
[0018] In one embodiment, the incinerator further comprises a door connected to the combustion chamber adapted to open for safe and easy insertion of sanitary napkins.
[0019] In one embodiment, the incinerator further comprises a supplying pipeline to supply liquified petroleum gas (LPG) stored in a storage tank intended for incineration.
[0020] In one embodiment, the incinerator further comprises a regulator to regulate and optimize the LPG supply for efficient burning.
[0021] In one embodiment, the combustion chamber and the chimney are composed of 16-gauge galvanized iron sheet and mild steel, respectively.
[0022] In light of the above, in one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for an LPG-enabled incinerator is disclosed herein. The method comprising placing the collected sanitary napkins on a mesh plate in a combustion chamber. The method also includes turning on an LPG igniter manually to ignite LPG for combustion. The method also includes burning of sanitary napkins at high temperature in the combustion chamber. The method also includes igniting the continuous air flow to optimize the combustion via an air blower pipeline. The method also includes turning off the LPG igniter after complete burning of sanitary napkins. The method also includes removing the smell, smoke and gases from the incinerator via a chimney. The method also includes collecting the residue waste produced from incineration of sanitary napkins in an ash collector tray.
[0023] In one embodiment, the method further comprises heating and maintaining the necessary level of temperature of the combustion chamber after turning off the LPG igniter.
[0024] In one embodiment, the method further comprises opening and closing a door connected to the combustion chamber after safely inserting the collected sanitary napkins on the mesh plate and before initiating the combustion process, respectively.
[0025] In one embodiment, the method further comprises converting the harmful gases into harmless gases via a filter.
[0026] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0027] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
[0028] These elements, together with the other aspects of the present disclosure and various features are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of the present disclosure. For a better understanding of the present disclosure, its operating advantages, and the specified object attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
 
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] To describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure or in the prior art more clearly, the following briefly describes the accompanying drawings required for describing the embodiments or the prior art. Apparently, the accompanying drawings in the following description merely show some embodiments of the present disclosure, and a person of ordinary skill in the art can derive other implementations from these accompanying drawings without creative efforts. All of the embodiments or the implementations shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
[0030] The advantages and features of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:
[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an LPG-enabled incinerator, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a complete setup of an incinerator, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0033] FIG. 3A illustrates a 2D view of an incinerator body, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0034] FIG. 3B illustrates a 2D view of a combustion chamber, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0035] FIG. 3C illustrates a 2D view of an ash collector tray, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0036] FIG. 4A illustrates a 2D view of a mesh plate, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0037] FIG. 4B illustrates a 2D view of a door, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0038] FIG. 5A illustrates a 2D view of a chimney, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0039] FIG. 5B illustrates a 2D view of a caster wheel, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0040] FIG. 6 illustrates a flow chart of a method, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] Like reference, numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawing.
[0042] The LPG-enabled incinerator is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. It should be noted that the accompanying figure is intended to present illustrations of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. This figure is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that the accompanying figure is not necessarily drawn to scale.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0043] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
[0044] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It may be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0045] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term is used, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0046] The terms "a" and "an" herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.
[0047] The terms "having", "comprising", "including", and variations thereof signify the presence of a component.
[0048] Referring now to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 to describe various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an LPG-enabled incinerator 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0049] The incinerator 100 may include an incinerator body 102 which further comprises a combustion chamber 108, an air blower pipeline 116, and an ash collector tray 118. The incinerator 100 may include a chimney 104 which further comprises a filter 120, and an exhaust 122.
[0050] The LPG-enabled incinerator 100 designed for safe and efficient disposal of used sanitary napkins. The incinerator 100 further comprising an incinerator body 102 designed with integrated compartments 106 in order to accommodate integrated components. The incinerator body 102 further comprises a combustion chamber 108 to effectively burn the sanitary napkins, wherein the combustion chamber 108 further comprises a mesh plate 110 serves as a platform to place the sanitary napkins for effective and uniform combustion, a burner assembly 112 to provide heat and maintain necessary level of temperature for burning, an LPG igniter 114 operated under manual control to ignite the LPG fuel and commence combustion process. The incinerator body 102 further comprises an air blower pipeline 116 connected to the combustion chamber 108 and adapted to provide continuous air flow for optimal combustion and ventilation; and an ash collector tray 118 disposed beneath the combustion chamber 108 and adapted to receive the residual waste. The incinerator 100 further comprises a chimney 104 connected on the top of incinerator body 102 to ensure proper exhaust flow of smoke and gases, wherein the chimney 104 further comprises a filter 120 positioned inside and around the periphery of the chimney 104 to convert the harmful gases into harmless gases; and an exhaust 122 placed internally at the top of the chimney 104 to provide ventilation and suitable ducting of smell, smoke and gases.
[0051] In one embodiment of the present invention, the incinerator 100 further comprises a supplying pipeline 128 to supply liquified petroleum gas (LPG) stored in a storage tank 130 intended for incineration.
[0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, the incinerator 100 further comprises a regulator 132 to regulate and optimize the LPG supply for efficient burning.
[0053] FIG. 2 illustrates a complete setup of an incinerator 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The LPG-enabled incinerator 100 utilizes a gas burning process by using LPG as source of energy for safe and efficient disposal of used sanitary napkins. The main components of the incinerator 100 comprising the incinerator body 102 and the chimney 104. The incinerator body 102 is designed with integrated compartments 106 to accommodate several components which further comprises the combustion chamber 108 welded and cut into a single seamless unit to effectively burn the used sanitary napkins. The combustion chamber 108 further comprises the mesh plate 110 assembled into the combustion chamber 108 which serves as a platform to place the sanitary napkins, the burner assembly 112 for heating and maintaining the necessary level of temperature required for combustion, and the LPG igniter 114 operators under manual control and functions as ignition source to ignite the LPG fuel in the incinerator 100. The air blower pipeline 116 welded to the incinerator body 102 allow the accurate delivery of the air to incinerator 100 for the optimal LPG combustion. The ash collector tray 118 integrated into the incinerator body 102 and disposed beneath the combustion chamber 108 to receive the ash residues.
[0054] The chimney 104 integrated into the incinerator 100 and connected at the top of the incinerator body 102 to expel smoke, smell and gases, wherein, the chimney 104 further comprises the filter 120 positioned inside and around the periphery of the chimney 104 to ensure the conversion of harmful gases into harmless gases; and the exhaust 122 placed internally at the top of the chimney 104 to provide proper ventilation and suitable ducting of smell, smoke and gases.
[0055] In one embodiment of the present invention, the incinerator 100 further comprises two pair of caster wheels 124 to enable smooth mobility and ease of transport of incinerator 100 under heavy load. The caster wheels 124 ensure the consistence performance through time.
[0056] In one embodiment of the present invention, the incinerator 100 further comprises a door 126 connected to the combustion chamber 108 adapted to open for safe and easy insertion of sanitary napkins. The door 126 is configured to close while the combustion process taking place in order to maintain the necessary temperature required for incineration.
[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, the incinerator 100 further comprises a regulator 132 to regulate and optimize the LPG supply for efficient burning. The regulator 132 is designed as a hob to guarantee ideal combustion and avoid gas leaks.
[0058] FIG. 3A illustrates a 2D view of the incinerator body 102, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The incinerator body 102 is fabricated from mild steel measuring 1245 mm in height and 610 mm of width and length. It ensures structural integrity and durability to bear high temperature operations.
[0059] FIG. 3B illustrates a 2D view of the combustion chamber 108, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The combustion chamber 108 is welded and cut into a single seamless unit, fabricated from 16-gauge galvanized iron sheet with 230 mm in length and 530 mm in width.
[0060] FIG. 3C illustrates a 2D view of the ash collector tray 118, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The ash tray collector tray 118 is fabricated from mild steel to ensure structural reliability and durability, measuring 475 mm in length, 300 mm in width and 55 mm of height.
[0061] FIG. 4A illustrates a 2D view of the mesh plate 110, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The mesh plate 110 provides a platform to place the sanitary napkins for commencing the effective and safe burning of used sanitary napkins.
[0062] FIG. 4B illustrates a 2D view of the door 126, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The door 126 connected to the combustion chamber 108 and intended to open for placing the sanitary napkins safely on the mesh plate 110.
[0063] FIG. 5A illustrates a 2D view of the chimney 104, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The chimney 104 is constructed with mild steel material to ensure strength and compatibility for high temperature applications. It is adapted to prevent the accumulation of gases by providing proper exhaust flow of smoke, smell and gases through a pipe with a diameter of 114 mm and length of 1000 mm.
[0064] FIG. 5B illustrates a 2D view of the caster wheel 124, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The caster wheel 124 is adapted to provide smooth movement of incinerator 100 for transportation and capable of handling loads of up to 150 kg ensuring stability and longevity. The dimensions of caster wheel 124 measures 50 mm × 38 mm × 48 mm.
[0065] In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, 0.200 kg of LPG gas is required to produce 9.665 MJ amount of heat energy which is used to burn 50 sanitary napkin balls with a mass of 0.01 kg each and calorific value of 19.33 MJ/kg.
[0066] FIG. 6 illustrates a flow chart of a method 600, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0067] The method 600 may include, at step 602, placing the collected sanitary napkins on a mesh plate 110 in a combustion chamber 108. At step 604, turning on an LPG igniter 114 manually to ignite LPG for combustion. At step 606, burning of sanitary napkins at high temperature in the combustion chamber 108. At step 608, igniting the continuous air flow to optimize the combustion via an air blower pipeline 116. At step 610, turning off the LPG igniter 114 after complete burning of sanitary napkins. At step 612, removing the smell, smoke and gases from the incinerator via a chimney 104. At step 614, collecting the residue waste produced from incineration of sanitary napkins in an ash collector tray 118.
[0068] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method 600 further comprises heating and maintaining the necessary level of temperature of the combustion chamber 108 after turning off the LPG igniter 114.
[0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method 600 further comprises opening and closing a door 126 connected to the combustion chamber 108 after safely inserting the collected sanitary napkins on the mesh plate 110 and before initiating the combustion process, respectively.
[0070] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method 600 further comprises converting the harmful gases into harmless gases via a filter 120.
[0071] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it will be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0072] A person of ordinary skill in the art may be aware that, in combination with the examples described in the embodiments disclosed in this specification, units and algorithm steps may be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination thereof.
[0073] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0074] Disjunctive language such as the phrase "at least one of X, Y, Z," unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to present that an item, term, etc., may be either X, Y, or Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X, Y, and/or Z). Thus, such disjunctive language is not generally intended to, and should not, imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, or at least one of Z to each be present.
[0075] In a case that no conflict occurs, the embodiments in the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments may be mutually combined. The foregoing descriptions are merely specific implementations of the present disclosure, but are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present disclosure. Any variation or replacement readily figured out by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present disclosure shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.
, Claims:I/We Claim:
1. An LPG-enabled incinerator (100) for safe and efficient disposal of waste sanitary napkins, the incinerator (100) comprising:
an incinerator body (102) designed with integrated compartments (106) to accommodate various components, wherein the incinerator body (102) further comprises:
a combustion chamber (108) to effectively burn the sanitary napkins, wherein the combustion chamber (108) further comprises:
a mesh plate (110) serves as a platform to place the sanitary napkins for effective and uniform combustion;
a burner assembly (112) to provide heat and maintain necessary level of temperature for burning;
an LPG igniter (114) operated under manual control to ignite the LPG fuel and commence combustion process;
an air blower pipeline (116) connected to the combustion chamber (108) and adapted to provide continuous air flow for optimal combustion and ventilation;
an ash collector tray (118) disposed beneath the combustion chamber (108) and adapted to receive the residual waste;
a chimney (104) connected on the top of the incinerator body (102) to ensure proper exhaust flow of smoke and gases, wherein the chimney (104) further comprises:
a filter (120) positioned inside and around the periphery of the chimney (104) to convert the harmful gases into harmless gases; and
an exhaust (122) placed internally at the top of the chimney (104) to provide ventilation and suitable ducting of smell, smoke and gases.
2. The incinerator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the incinerator (100) further comprises two pair of caster wheels (124) to enable smooth mobility and ease of transport of incinerator (100) under heavy load.
3. The incinerator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the incinerator (100) further comprises a door (126) connected to the combustion chamber (108) adapted to open for safe and easy insertion of sanitary napkins.
4. The incinerator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the incinerator (100) further comprises a supplying pipeline (128) to supply liquified petroleum gas (LPG) stored in a storage tank (130) intended for incineration.
5. The incinerator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the incinerator (100) further comprises a regulator (132) to regulate and optimize the LPG supply for efficient burning.
6. The incinerator (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the combustion chamber (108) and the chimney (104) are composed of 16-gauge galvanized iron sheet and mild steel, respectively.
7. A method (600) for an LPG-enabled incineration of sanitary napkins (100), the method (600) comprising:
placing the collected sanitary napkins on a mesh plate (110) in a combustion chamber (108);
turning on an LPG igniter (114) manually to ignite LPG for combustion;
burning of sanitary napkins at high temperature in the combustion chamber (108);
igniting the continuous air flow to optimize the combustion via an air blower pipeline (116);
turning off the LPG igniter (114) after complete burning of sanitary napkins;
removing the smell, smoke and gases from the incinerator via a chimney (104); and
collecting the residue waste produced from incineration of sanitary napkins in an ash collector tray (118).
8. The method (600) as claimed in claim 7, the method (600) further comprises heating and maintaining the necessary level of temperature of the combustion chamber (108) after turning off the LPG igniter (114).
9. The method (600) as claimed in claim 7, the method (600) further comprises opening and closing a door (126) connected to the combustion chamber (108) after safely inserting the collected sanitary napkins on the mesh plate (110) and before initiating the combustion process, respectively.
10. The method (600) as claimed in claim 7, the method (600) further comprises converting the harmful gases into harmless gases via a filter (120).

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