Unique Registration Number: 389
Innovator Name:
Roshan M Naik
Contact No: +919049627416
Contact Email: rnaik20091999@gmail.com
Project Objective:
To convert waste plastic to polyfuel which can be used for heating purposes.
Abstract:
Usage of plastics is increasing day by day. Most of which ends up in a landfill for thousands of years. This is a serious threat to the environment and also the water bodies.
The rapid depletion of conventional fossil fuels and day-by-day growth of environmental pollution due to extensive use of fossil fuels have raised concerns over the use of the fossil fuels; and thus, search for alternate renewable and sustainable sources for fuels has started in the last few decades. So we believe in converting waste plastic to polyfuel. Plastic undergoes pyrolysis at around 300 degree Celsius whose fumes can be condensed to liquid (Polyfuel) and used to meet energy needs. A process with a single aim that can solve two problems i.e. reduce the waste generated by the plastic and also to reduce the dependency on the non renewable fossil fuel. This process with a single aim can solve two problems i.e. reduce the waste generated by the plastic and also to reduce the dependency on the non renewable fossil fuel.
Project Outcome/result/findings:
The Flash point and Flame point of HDPE obtained from the test was found out to be 36°C and 38.66°C respectively and that of Polystyrene was found to be 33°C and 33.4°C respectively.
The calculation of Calorific value was done at Sadekar Labs, Panjim and the result of HDPE was 6529.90 Cal/gm and that of Polystyrene was 9962.50 Cal/gm.
A comparison of Flash point, Flame point and Calorific Value of HDPE and Polystyrene along with Petrol and Diesel is shown in the table below.
Innovative Approach:
We worked on different methods for different problems. Few things are working on are:-
- Using different catalysts and comparing properties.
- Using sand as a layer so char does not stick on walls of the reactor. 3. Blending it with petrol and testing properties.