Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-4 | Issue-05 | 210-230
Original Research Article
Blend Property of the Extracted Diesel Component by Hydropyrolytic Depolymerization of LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE and HDPE type of Polyethylene Mix
Dr. Gautam Kumar Roy
Published : May 30, 2019
Abstract
With the fast depleting conventional energy reserves, the thrust for developing newer and alternative energy sources is
the key research area worldwide. With the increase in the pollution level there is a need for searching a sustainably
developed and environmental friendly energy source. The municipal solid waste has become one of the major pollutants
worldwide. About twenty percent of the municipal waste comprises of the different types of polyethylene waste. The
process of conversion of the polyethylene waste into useful fuel has become one of the emerging fields, countries are
working worldwide. The development of gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons from polyethylene mix via hydropyropysis
process is being studied. The hydropyrolytic process of converting LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE and HDPE type of
polyethylene into useful gaseous and liquid hydrocarbon fuel provides a path to degrade waste polyethylene into small
and very small chain products. The different fractionation of the extract obtained from the mother liquid was studied.
The fraction ranging from temperature 150 0C to 400 0C has been studied to observe the diesel type fraction present in the
liquid. The different blend study with the conventional diesel is being studied for property determination and end use.
The chromatographic, distillate properties by simulated distillation analysis and mass spectra studies were carried out to
understand the properties of the product. The blend study of the diesel type fuel from polyethylene with conventional
diesel fuel provides a scope for its usefulness as feedstock in internal combustion engines and power generation.