International Journal of Waste Resources

Advancing metal and plastic recycling for sustainable hospital design and development: A systematic review of the role of heat and fluid mechanics engineering

15^th World Congress and Expo on Recycling

October 16-17, 2023 | Vancouver, Canada

Zahra Sarparast

Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Int J Waste Resour

Abstract:

The healthcare industry is known for generating a substantial amount of waste, including single-use plastics and medical equipment. Recycling, specifically metal and plastic recycling, has gained attention as a sustainable solution to reduce waste and conserve resources in hospitals. This research aims to investigate the role of heat and fluid mechanics engineering in advancing metal and plastic recycling for sustainable hospital design and development through a systematic review of relevant literature. The research methodology includes a systematic search of electronic databases, including MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science, for peer-reviewed articles published between 2010 and 2022. The search terms will include combinations of keywords such as "metal recycling," "plastic recycling," "sustainable hospital design," "heat recovery," and "fluid mechanics engineering." The inclusion criteria will be articles that focus on metal and plastic recycling in hospitals, sustainable hospital design and the role of heat and fluid mechanics engineering in advancing recycling efforts. The exclusion criteria will be articles that are not written in English, are not peerreviewed, or are not relevant to the research question. The selected articles will be assessed for quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. The findings of this research will provide insights into the role of heat and fluid mechanics engineering in advancing metal and plastic recycling for sustainable hospital design and development. The study will identify best practices for implementing recycling programs and sustainable design in hospitals and provide recommendations for future research. The research aims to address the following research questions: 1. What is the current state of knowledge regarding metal and plastic recycling in hospitals? 2. How can heat and fluid mechanics engineering be used to advance metal and plastic recycling efforts in hospitals? 3. What are the barriers and opportunities for implementing recycling programs and sustainable design in hospitals? The study will contribute to the existing body of knowledge on sustainable hospital design and metal and plastic recycling and provide recommendations for healthcare professionals to implement recycling programs and sustainable design in hospitals. Keywords: Metal recycling, Plastic recycling, Sustainable hospital design, Heat and fluid, Mechanics engineering, Waste reduction.

Biography :

Zahra Sarparast is a mechanical engineer with over 23 years of experience working as a technical manager and supervisor for civil engineering projects in hospital design and development. She was born in Iran in 1976 and graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering-Energy Conversion from Shahid Rajaei University in Iran in 2015. She has been working as a technical manager and supervisor for civil engineering projects for hospital design and development at the affiliated hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences for the past 23 years. Her responsibilities include overseeing the technical aspects of the projects and ensuring their compliance with safety and regulatory standards. She has valuable practical and scientific experience and her academic and research contributions have been published in national scientific journals and universities. She is a respected professional in her field and has dedicated her career to promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly hospital design principles. Her expertise and dedication have earned her a reputation as an innovator and leader in sustainable hospital design and development.