Utilization of thermal plasma for conversion of thermoplastic waste to oil products in a pyrolysis reaction

Chemical recycling of waste plastics has gained attention in last decade with nearly 170 million tonnes of deposited waste plastics annually. A chemical process known as pyrolysis converts thermoplastic waste to oil products. In this research work, direct current thermal plasma is designed and used as a heating source for a pyrolysis reaction with nearly 30 minutes residence time. Diesel range oil is produced with 59 wt % conversion yield including small traces of gasoline. The DC Thermal plasma used has power of 270 W and emits temperature between 625 ℃ and 860 ℃ in pyrolysis reaction. Aspen HYSYS simulation and economic analysis of a 10 tonne per hour pyrolysis chemical plant is illustrated.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2016

Author dc:creator

• Aboughaly, Mohamed

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Gaber, Hossam

• DC thermal plasma
• Pyrolysis
• Thermoplastic recycling
• Pyrolysis oil

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10155/748

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ontariotechu.scholaris.ca:10155/748