{"id":36114,"date":"2023-12-26T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T09:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=36114"},"modified":"2023-12-20T13:07:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T13:07:45","slug":"pyrolysis-systems-a-cutting-edge-alternative-to-incineration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/pyrolysis-systems-a-cutting-edge-alternative-to-incineration\/36114\/","title":{"rendered":"Pyrolysis systems: A cutting-edge alternative to incineration"},"content":{"rendered":"
Increasing global waste production has prompted the search for efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly waste treatment methods.<\/p>\n
Incineration, once the dominant waste-to-energy technology, faces competition from advanced techniques such as pyrolysis systems.<\/p>\n
At its core, pyrolysis is the thermochemical decomposition of organic material at high temperatures without oxygen. In contrast to incineration, which burns waste directly, pyrolysis systems gently heat waste, producing syngas and char.<\/p>\n
Depending on its form, syngas can be substituted for natural gas, and char can be refined into recycled carbon black<\/a> or activated carbon. In addition, syngas can be condensed and used as a circular oil replacement for other petroleum products and be converted into liquid blend-ready diesel and naphtha. This recycled petroleum can also be refined or used directly in various industrial applications.<\/p>\n As we move towards a future where sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, but a necessity, pyrolysis systems hold great promise.<\/p>\n Collaboration between governmental bodies, businesses, and research institutions is essential. It is possible to transform pyrolysis from an alternative to incineration to a mainstay in waste-to-energy strategies by addressing the existing challenges and promoting the benefits.<\/p>\n Low environmental impact<\/strong><\/p>\n The first benefit of pyrolysis is its low environmental impact. The release of harmful emissions from incineration, such as dioxins and furans, is one of the significant criticisms of incineration. By contrast, pyrolysis systems feature closed-loop designs that minimise emissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n System designs with thermal oxidisers and ceramic filters further minimise air-based toxins. Moreover, the gases produced in the pyrolysis process can be cleaned and utilised for energy, making it a cleaner option.<\/p>\n Waste conversion<\/strong><\/p>\n Additionally, pyrolysis systems can convert waste into valuable products and treat it. For example, pyrolysis of plastics can yield pyrolytic oil, which can be used directly to manufacture new plastics or refined to produce blend-ready diesel or naphtha.<\/p>\n It is possible to generate 55-65% of a new tire by pyrolysing end-of-life tires to create pyrolytic oil and recycled carbon black.<\/p>\nBenefits over incineration<\/h3>\n