Plastic to fuel machine offers an eco-friendly alternative fuel solution through advanced pyrolysis technology. Converting waste plastics into valuable fuel, this innovation creates great economic and environmental benefits. As a pioneer in plastic pyrolysis to fuel technology, Beston Group offers ideal solutions for investors. Please read on for this transformative plastic to fuel technology!
Knowing Plastic Waste: Alarming Facts and Figures
Plastic waste takes hundreds of years to decompose, posing significant environmental hazards and health risks to both humans and animals. Furthermore, its production and disposal lead to greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change. The accumulation of plastic waste in landfills also takes up valuable space. Therefore, addressing plastic waste is crucial for a sustainable future.
400 Million
tons plastic production per year
Only 10%
the low plastic recycling rate
850 Million
tons carbon emissions from incineration per year
Bring $2.5 Trillion
economic loss annually
Plastic to Fuel: Eco-friendly SDG-aligned Energy Solution
Beston Group’s plastic to fuel machine offers an effective solution for recycling plastic waste while contributing to sustainable energy production. By implementing this innovative solution, it supports multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
Goal 7: Affordable and
Clean Energy
Waste plastic to fuel conversion plant produces
cleaner fuel oil energy from waste, contributing
to the availability of clean and sustainable
energy sources.
Goal 12: Responsible
Consumption and Production
Achieving plastic waste into fuel oil, this
technology minimizes waste, conserves resources,
and reduces reliance on raw resources. This
promotes sustainable economic practices.
Goal 13: Climate Action
Plastic to fuel solution diverts plastic waste from
accumulation/landfill/incineration disposal. This reduces carbon
emissions associated with conventional plastic disposal and directly
contributes to combating climate change.
Buy Suitable Plastic into Fuel Machine: Parameters Overview
Beston Group is committed to providing reliable solutions tailored to customers’ needs. Our plastic to fuel machine for sale includes batch and fully continuous operating systems, offering flexibility for various operational requirements. Contact us now! Let’s support your plastic to fuel business plan in sustainable waste management and energy production.
| Model | BLL-30 | BLJ-16 WAX | BLJ-16 CAT | BLJ-16 ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BESTON | BESTON | BESTON | BESTON |
| Time to Market | 2025 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Motor Brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | ABB Explosion-proof |
| Suitable Raw Materials | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge | Waste plastic bales (Max.0.9*0.9*1.6m) | Waste plastic bales (Max.0.9*0.9*1.6m) | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge |
| Input Capacity (Max.) | Waste plastic pellets: 0.8-1.05t/h Rubber powder: 1.25-1.5t/h Oil sludge:1.8-2.3t/h | 8-10t/batch | 8-10t/batch | Waste plastic bales: 8-10t/batch Whole tire <120cm or Tire blocks<15cm: 10-12t/batch Sidewall removed tire: 15-16t/batch Oil sludge: 16-18t/batch |
| Working Method | Fully Continuous | Batch | Batch | Batch |
| Final Oil Quality | Pyrolysis oil Pyrolysis oil with wax or naphtha | Pyrolysis oil with wax | Pyrolysis oil with naphtha | Pyrolysis oil Pyrolysis oil with wax or naphtha |
| Reactor Materil | 304/310S Stainless steel | 304 Stainless steel | 304 Stainless steel | 304 Stainless steel |
| Reactor Life Span (Years) | 5-8 | 5-8 | 5-8 | 5-8 |
| Guarantee (Months) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Delivery Time (Calendar Days) | 60-90 | 60 | 60 | 90 |
| Land Space Required (L*W*H*m) | 70*20*10 | 33*13*8 | 33*13*8 | 33*26*8 |
| Packing | 20*6*3m in bulk+13*40HQ | 1*40FR+3*40HQ | 1*40FR+3*40HQ+1*20GP | 1*40FR+8*40HQ |
| Installation Period (Calendar Days) | 60-90 | 45 | 45 | 60 |
Catalytic Pyrolysis Technology: Key to Turning Plastic into Fuel
Plastic to fuel process can often encounter waxy oil clogging in pipes. Beston Group has developed an advanced catalytic pyrolysis technology to address this issue. This technology (plastic pyrolysis machine) contains some key components: catalytic pyrolysis towers, specialized catalysts, and a catalyst regeneration system.
Catalytic System Working Principle:
Oil gas produced from plastic to fuel pyrolysis enters the high-temperature catalytic tower, where the molecular sieve catalyst effectively reduces the waxy components in the oil gas. This accelerates the conversion of plastic into fuel.
Catalytic System Operation Guideline:
Users can choose single/dual catalyst tower system. Just follow steps:
- Add catalysts to catalytic tower as per machine requirements.
- Inspect Bor-Mag rings every 2-3 cycles for replacement.
- Every 10 cycles, release polluted catalysts and replenish with the new.
Key Benefits
- Eliminate Wax Oil Clogging: Effectively prevents wax oil deposits from clogging pipes, ensuring smooth pyrolysis plant operation and reducing maintenance needs.
- Increase Operational Safety: Reduces risks associated with pressure fluctuations caused by clogged pipes, enhancing equipment safety during operations.
- Enhance Oil Yield/Quality: Achieve 100% liquefaction of waxy oil components and maximize the output of high-quality fuel oil.
Plastic Fuel Oil – Diverse Applications
As Industrial Fuel
- Direct combustion as fuel
- Applicable Sectors: High-energy-consumption industries, like steel mills, boiler factories, power plants, etc.
Plastic pyrolysis oil, high in carbon and hydrogen, provides a calorific value comparable to conventional petroleum fuels. Its lower sulfur content reduces emissions, making it a more environmentally friendly option. This makes it ideal for industrial applications.
For Heavy oil power generation
- Distillation into non-standard diesel
- Applicable Sectors: Heavy oil generator sets, including shipping, metallurgy, and chemical industries.
Heat plastic pyrolysis oil to its boiling point, and utilize the differences in boiling points among the oil’s components to distillate. This separates the non-standard diesel fractions. These non-standard diesel fractions can effectively power heavy oil generators.
As Feedstock for diesel Production
- Distillation into non-standard diesel followed by further processing into commercial diesel
- Applicable Sectors: Commercial sales
The non-standard diesel fractions obtained from the distillation of pyrolysis oil can undergo additional processing and blending techniques. This produces commercially viable diesel fuel.
How to Convert Plastic to Fuel?
01 Plastic Preparation
A dryer and crusher initially process large plastic into the appropriate size and moisture content. For special plastic to oil machine models with different feeding methods, feeding requirements for materials are as follows:
| Machine Model | Manual Feeding | Hydraulic Feeding | Screw Feeding |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLJ-16 | less than 1.2m | less than 1.2m | less than 5cm |
| BLL-30 | not applicable | less than 2cm | less than 2cm |
02 Plastic Feeding
03 Oil Gas Production – Plastic Catalytic Pyrolysis Reaction
- Start the combustion chamber to heat the reactor;
- 100℃-180℃: Oil gas begins to appear;
- 280℃-350℃: Large amounts of oil gas appear;
- Oil gas containing wax oil components enters the catalytic tower for dewaxing and separation of light gas and heavy gas;
- Light oil gas exits from the top of the catalytic tower and enters the vertical condenser;
- Heavy oil gas drops down into the bottom spiral, where it is pushed back into the main reactor for further pyrolysis.
04 Oil Gas Condensation
05 Solid Residue Discharge
06 Combustible Gas & Exhaust Gas Treatment
- Non-condensable combustible gas enters the water seal. After purification, the gas enters the combustor to provide heat energy for the reactor pyrolysis reaction. Excess combustible gas is burned in the exhaust chamber to ensure safety and environmental friendliness.
- The high-temperature exhaust gas first passes through the specific condenser to cool down. Then it undergoes multiple dedusting treatments. You can choose a high-end exhaust gas treatment system so that the final emissions can meet EU standards.
What Plastic Types Suit for Pyrolysis to Fuel Recycling?
When plastic to fuel pyrolysis, it’s crucial to select the right types of plastics for effective processing. Sample testing can be offered to assess whether your plastic is suitable for pyrolysis conversion. Just send us intact, leak-proof plastic samples.
Recommended Waste Plastic – PE/PP/PS
Fuel oil yield: More than 80%
Better oil quality: They contain fewer heteroatoms (non-carbon and non-hydrogen atoms), which means there are fewer impurities in the material that can hinder the oil production process.
Unacceptable Waste Plastic – PET/PVC
Fuel oil yield: very low
Safety Risks: PET pyrolysis releases oxygen that poses safety risks for machines and workers.
Toxic Emissions: PVC pyrolysis releases hydrogen chloride, which can corrode pipes and equipment. PVC fuel oil burning will release carcinogenic dioxins.
Estimated Fuel Oil Yields from Different Plastic
Plastic Fuel Oil Quality: Test Report for Reference
Physical Properties
- Density: At 20°C, the density is 0.7783 g/cm³, indicating that the pyrolysis oil is relatively light.
- Kinematic Viscosity: The kinematic viscosity at 40°C is 1.638 mm²/s, suggesting good fluidity at higher temperatures.
- Flash Point: The flash point is below 65°C, meaning the oil is flammable at room temperature, necessitating careful handling and storage.
- Pour Point: The pour point is -17°C, demonstrating good fluidity in low-temperature environments.
Thermal Properties
- Heating Value: The total heating value is 43.385 MJ/kg, indicating a relatively high energy density, making it suitable for energy recovery and utilization.
- Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range: The initial boiling point is 53.2°C, with a boiling range extending to 223.1°C, indicating that the pyrolysis oil contains a variety of compounds suitable for further distillation and refining.
Chemical Composition
- Acid Value: Less than 0.1 mg KOH/g suggests that the acidity is very low, which may reduce corrosion potential for equipment.
- Impurities: The levels of heavy metals (such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and zinc) are very low, reflecting the high purity of the product.
Overall, this report on plastic fuel oil indicates that the oil possesses favorable physical and chemical characteristics, making it suitable for energy recovery and the production of chemical feedstocks. Additionally, due to its complex composition, subsequent refining and distillation processes will enhance the product’s value and broaden its range of applications.
Advanced Technology Design of Plastic to Fuel Machine
Manifold + Catalytic Tower – Enables Multi-material Processing
Customers can choose a single plastic into fuel machine equipped with both a manifold and a catalytic tower. This configuration allows for:
- Catalytic Pyrolysis: Efficiently process waxy plastics or waxy oil sludge using the catalytic tower.
- Standard Pyrolysis: Effectively handle tires and oil sludge with the manifold system.
- Save Investment Costs: Improve machine utilization efficiency that reduces the need for separate machines.
Floating Seal Technology – Safety Assurance
In catalytic pyrolysis, the plastic to fuel machine uses a high-carbon fiber + high-temperature soft filler combination to achieve secure sealing at the slag outlet. If you purchase BLL-30, this sealing can also be applied for both feed inlet and slag outlet. The benefits are as follows:
- Ensure stable dynamic sealing during machine operation.
- Enhance the safety of the operating environment.
- Reduce the frequency of seal replacement for operators, lowering labor intensity.
Global Cooperation in Plastic-to-Fuel Project Cases
Install BLL-16 Semi-continuous Plastic to Fuel Machine in the Netherlands
Project time: from 2022;
Configuration: 4 sets of BLL-16 standard configuration + PLC control system + high-end dedusting system;
Raw materials: household plastic waste;
Pyrolysis oil use: marine fuel & distillatory refining.
Install BLJ-16 Plastic into Fuel Machine in Malaysia
Project time: from 2024;
Configuration: 3 sets of BLJ-16 standard configuration + high-end exhaust gas dedusting system;
Raw material: medical waste plastics and oil sludge;
Pyrolysis oil use: as fuel for incineration equipment.
Ship 2 Sets of BLJ-16 Plastic into Fuel Machines to South Africa
Project time: from 2023;
Configuration: 2 sets of BLJ-16 standard configuration + PLC control system + high-end dedusting system;
Raw materials: waste plastics and tires;
Pyrolysis oil use: furnace fuel
Start Plastic-to-fuel Cooperation Now
For years, Beston Group has always adhered to a customer-centric philosophy, focusing on providing comprehensive solutions for waste management. Currently, our plastic to fuel machines have been successfully achieving remarkable success in waste processing and sustainable energy. We continuously strive for innovation to meet customer needs, aiming for a win-win situation for both the environment and the economy. We sincerely look forward to collaborating with you. More updates on Facebook/YouTube/Linkedin/Pinterest.
