Experimental Investigation of Polypropylene Pyrolysis for Fuel Production
Résumé
This article deals with an experimental investigation of polypropylene (PP) by pyrolysis process to produce fuel. For the experimental conditions chosen, condensation begins after 43 min of heating, at a temperature of 385.8 °C. The liquid initially has a yellowish color, and then becomes reddish. Under the operational parameters, the liquid, solid, and gas product mass yields are respectively 63.13%, 0.36%, and 36.51%. The time-evolution of PP pyrolysis temperature difference between the bottom and the middle of the reactor, the time-evolution of gas volumetric percentage, and the liquid chromatogram are illustrated and discussed. A list of the major components of the PP pyrolysis liquid is enumerated. The obtained PP liquid characteristics are compared to other fuels, such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel.