The Problem:
A Vulnerable U.S.
At this very moment, the United States is vulnerable to potentially devastating natural and man-caused biological incidents. Natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes or tornados, can result in contaminated water and food sources. Disease epidemics can hit humans, livestock, poultry or domesticated animals … or insect infestations can render agricultural products inedible with grave economic consequences.
And then, there is terrorism. Man-caused disasters in the form of bioterrorism or agroterrorism are potentially even more dangerous than natural disasters, as they are engineered to maximize destruction while minimizing the effectiveness of a response.
The Proven Solution:
The WRT 1006
The best way to solve a problem is to get rid of it. Entirely. And the best way to get rid of hazardous materials is with the WRT 1006 Hazardous Waste Incinerator.
Manufactured by WRT America, which has developed and built advanced technology incineration equipment since 1974, the WRT 1006 is a controlled air incinerator that uses a proven two-chamber system to assure complete eradication of pathogens while protecting the atmosphere.
How It Works
- The environment in the primary combustion chamber is electronically maintained for complete combustion and very high temperatures.
- The flue gas resulting from the initial combustion intentionally contains highly flammable carbon monoxide. This gas travels to a secondary combustion chamber where an afterburner system reignites it, virtually eliminating all remaining particulate matter.
- The remaining ash in the primary chamber is completely inert, sterile and environmentally safe for disposal in any landfill.
- All emissions are environmentally safe.
Benefits and Uses
- The WRT 1006’s proven technology is currently in use by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and at the Louisiana State Police’s Joint Emergency Services Training Center, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the New Orleans International Airport, and other locations around the world.
- The WRT 1006 could potentially stop the spread of such infectious diseases as Ebola, Swine Flu, Animal Epidemics, Zoonotic Disease, etc.
- Operating costs are minimal. Processing a typical batch of hazardous materials would require about $200 worth of power.
- Unit is compact and sized to be pulled by a typical dually pickup truck. No special driver’s license required. Suitable for loading onto typical military transport aircraft.
- WRT America and its affiliate, WRT Logistics, are available to provide maintenance, storage, operators and/or operator training.
- Job Creation:
- Will create skilled, blue-collar manufacturing jobs.
- Veterans, particularly wounded warriors, are perfect candidates for response location coordinator positions.
The WRT 1006 Now Available
in a Mobile Unit:
- Incorporates dual fuel burners, an integrated fuel tank and electric power generator in a trailer-mounted system for mobile, self-contained operation.
- Electronic control systems ensure safe, easy operation.
- Industrial quality construction provides years of service under adverse operating conditions and multiple deployments.
LEO Applications
The WRT1006 unit in its permanently installed configuration is ideal for the particular needs of Law Enforcement Organizations (LEOs). Whether your need is contraband/evidence destruction, document destruction, or both, the WRT1006 provides a simple, efficient, and cost-effective method to solve your problems. Importantly, having a dedicated unit at a controlled location enables unquestioned chain-of-custody for confiscated items and confidential information. And, its high capacity can process your backlog quickly and keep you ahead of the game.
The WRT1006 can be installed in a single day on your site; all that is required is a small concrete pad and normal electricity and gas utility hookups.
From Lt. Jimmy Saxton, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics:
Our Agency went from having a ten (10) year backlog to fully updated case management in one (1) year. The Director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics by statute has to approve of all drug evidence and paraphernalia to be destroyed. In addition, once it has been approved for destruction two (2) MBN agents must witness the destruction. The purchase of an incinerator from WRT America eliminated MBN from sending two agents to witness a destruction. It allowed agencies to deliver their evidence to MBN for destruction, therefore, everybody was able to save time and money.
We could post pictures of a brand-new unit here; however, what really matters is how a unit looks and performs after regular use in the real world. These are pictures of a unit that is over five (5) years old and has processed an entire state’s worth of narcotics contraband — still running perfectly with no noticeable wear. The only maintenance that this unit has required is a single, simple replacement of the door gaskets.
A full load of contraband can be turned into a small pile of ash in just a few hours using minimal gas and electricity. Once the unit is filled and the door locked, only a push of a button is required.
The Case for Combating EBOLA
Concern:
The direct cost of treating an Ebola patient is $30,000 per day. With an average stay of 18 days, the total cost is $540,000, according to Dr. Jeffery Gold, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.* This cost does not include the direct cost of $200,000 per patient for air evacuation.
Solution:
A WRT 1006 incinerator costs less than $500,000. Preventing just one additional case through infection by contaminated materials more than pays for the investment.
Concern:
The remains of an Ebola patient continue to be infectious “months after death,” according to Dr. David Lakey, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services.* This runs contrary to the implication put forth by some that the virus does not live long in a dead host or that material like medical waste poses no risk after a brief period of time.
Solution:
Quick, complete onsite processing eliminates the risk of the disease spreading through these infectious materials.
