Title of article :
Production of Fuels From High Density Polyethylene and Low Density Polyethylene Plastic Wastes via Pyrolysis Methods
Author/Authors :
Istoto, E.H School of Postgraduate Studies - Diponegoro University - Semarang, Indonesia , Widayat Department of Chemical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering - Diponegoro University - Semarang, Indonesia , Saptadi, S Department of Industrial Engineering - Faculty of Engineering - Diponegoro University - Semarang, Indonesia
Abstract :
The composition of fuel production per litre from polyethylene waste via pyrolysis was determined through thermal degradation. Compositions of fuels from high density polyethylene/low density polyethylene (HDPE/LDPE) pyrolysis were naphta, gasoline, and active carbon as residues. The pyrolysis process was carried out at 450-621°C without any catalyst and quantitative analysis method was conducted by using GC-MS. The product of 5 kg pyrolysis HDPE are 3.25 litres of naphta; 0.85 litre of gasoline; 0.325 litre of diesel fuel; and 18.06 grams of active carbon. Then the product of 5 kg pyrolysis LDPE are 0.5 litres of naphta; 2.9 litres of gasoline; 0,1 litre of diesel fuel; and 19 grams of active carbon.
Keywords :
Fuels , High Density Polyethylene , Low Density Polyethylene , Pyrolysis , Plastic Wastes
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
