Optimization of the pyrolysis oil fraction: An attainable region approach

Baboloki Chiwara, Emmanuel Makhura, Gwiranai Danha, Nkosikhona Hlabangana, Joshua Gorimbo, Edison Muzenda

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Abstract

In this research, we focused on the application of the attainable region method as an optimization technique that has never before been used in the field of waste management, specifically in optimising the pyrolysis oil fraction from plastic waste. Experimental results obtained from this investigation showed that the optimum yield of the oil fraction from the Attainable Region (A.R) plot was found to be 95%, using a pyrolysis temperature of 450°C and after a residence time of 2 hrs. Within the condi-tions of experimental investigation, it was also determined that the optimum conversion attainable is 70% and this was achieved using a pyrolysis temperature of 450°C and a residence time of 2 hrs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)68-74
Number of pages7
JournalDetritus
Volume3
Issue numberSeptember
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2018

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Environmental Chemistry

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