CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 . Waste tire pyrolysis has received increasing attention as a promising technology recently due to the shortage of fossil resources and the severity of environmental impact. In this study, the process of waste tire pyrolysis and upgrading to obtain high-value products was simulated by Aspen Plus.
Does refining scale affect the production cost of TPO upgrading?
Since the TPO upgrading process is similar to crude oil refining, the cost of this part is estimated based on the crude oil refining cost. The refining scale of Case 1 is relatively small owing to its integration. Therefore, the influence of refining scale on the production cost needs to be considered.
Can waste tire pyrolysis and upgrading produce high-value products?
In this study, the process of waste tire pyrolysis and upgrading to obtain high-value products was simulated by Aspen Plus. Also, based on life cycle assessment, the indexes of energy, environmental, economic, and comprehensive performance were proposed to evaluate different high-value pathways.
Does DT10 improve engine performance?
DT10 decreased CO by 13.7% to diesel at full load, however, NO x rose by 7.62%. Thus, according to diesel at full load, DT10 reduced soot by roughly 10.94%. So, the researcher declared that the use of waste tire oil increased engine performance significantly and can be used without further modifications.
