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Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Plant

In a world facing plastic management problems, waste plastic pyrolysis plant offers a perfect solution for protecting the environment and making money. With growing concern over the environmental impact of plastic waste, how to effectively deal with the existing waste plastics has become an issue. Pyrolysis, a process that involves heating plastic waste to generate energy and valuable by-products, is gaining traction as a viable disposal method. In addition, the end product of the pyrolysis machine has also brought considerable returns to investors. Want to explore the mysteries of the machine? please continue reading.

Beston Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Plant for Sale
Beston Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Plant for Sale

What is Pyrolysis of Plastic?

Waste plastics are basically made of olefins in petroleum through polymerization reactions. They are solid macromolecular materials with strong plasticity. Their chemical name is polyolefin, and their molecular weight is generally about 10,000.

The principle of waste plastic pyrolysis is to break the chain of polyolefin macromolecules and crack them into very small molecules under high temperatures and oxygen-free or oxygen-deficient conditions. Among these small molecules, C5H12-C11H24, etc. are gasoline components, and C12H26-C20H42 are diesel components. You can also understand that the pyrolysis of waste plastics is “where it came from and where it went back to”.

Pyrolysis of Plastic with Beston Latest Technology
Plastic Pyrolysis Process with Beston Latest Technology

Analysis of Raw Materials for Plastic Pyrolysis

There are many types of plastic. However, not all plastics are suitable for pyrolytic processing. The following is a detailed explanation of the materials suitable for plastic pyrolysis.

What Kind of Waste Plastics Can be Used in Pyrolysis?

The raw materials to be processed in pyrolysis system are broadly classified into single plastics and mixed plastics.

For single plastic pyrolysis, you can mainly choose from PP, PS, HDPE and LPDE.

For pyrolysis of mixed plastics, you’d better choose PP, PS, HDPE and LPDE mainly.

You’d better not pyrolysis PET and PVC. Because the pyrolysis of PVC produces HCI, it will corrode the plastic pyrolysis equipment. Pyrolysis of PET will generate O2 and cause burning.

Waste Plastic - PP
Waste Plastic - PS
Waste Plastic - abs
Waste Plastic - LDPE
Waste Plastic - HDPE

Which Plastic is the Best Choice for Pyrolysis?

According to the results of many tests conducted by Beston engineers at the factory, PE has the highest oil yield, followed by PP/PS, ABS, and other plastics. Exactly, the oil yield of PE is as high as 95%, and the oil yield of PP/PS is about 90%. Here are details about the oil yields of different kinds of waste plastics.

Types of PlasticComing FromOil Yield
PE (Polyethylene)Beverage crates, barrels, bottles and vials, buckets, bowls, etc.95%
PP (Polypropylene)Packaging bags, wire drawing, packaging, daily necessities, toys, etc.90%
PS (General Purpose Polystyrene)Lampshades, instrument covers, toys, etc.90%
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)Electrical appliance shell, daily necessities, advanced toys, sporting goods, etc.40%
Oil Rate of Different Kinds of Waste Plastic (Based on Data on Beston Factory)
Oil Rate of Different Kinds of Waste Plastic (Based on Data on Beston Factory)

End Products of Plastic Pyrolysis – Pyrolysis Oil and Carbon Black

The products of plastic pyrolysis mainly include pyrolysis oil and carbon black. These two products have wide applications.

Main Uses of Plastic Oil

  1. Sold as fuel to cement plants, glass plants, ceramic plants, power plants, steel plants, boiler plants, etc.
  2. After further processing obtain non-standard diesel oil.
  3. Used for heavy oil generators to generate electricity.
Cement Factory
Cement Factory
Power Factory
Power Factory
Steel Factory
Steel Factory
Energy Factory
Energy Factory

Main Uses of Carbon Black

  1. Made of spherical carbon black and carbon black briquettes for heating and combustion.
  2. Grind to N220, N330, N550, or N6660 for the tire manufacturing industry.
  3. Processed into masterbatch and sold to the plastics industry.

As we know, this pyrolysis plant can also manage waste tire, rubber, oil sludge, and other solid wastes, while waste plastic is the raw material with the highest oil yield.

Choose Your Plastic Pyrolysis Plant

Due to the variety of models, Beston plastic pyrolysis plants cover processing capacities ranging from 0.5 tons to 30 tons per day. Therefore, whether you want to test the feasibility of a project or need a large-scale commercial solution, you’ll find the right equipment here.

ModelBLJ-3BLJ-6BLJ-10BLJ-16BLL-16BLL-30
Capacity1-3t/d4-6t/d8-10t/d12-16t/d8t/d (only for rubber powder)30-35t/d
Working ProcessBatchBatchBatchBatchSemi-continuousFully continuous
Reactor Sizeφ1400*4900mmφ2200*6000mmφ2600*6600mmφ2800*7100mmφ2800*7100mmφ1800*18500mm
Reactor MaterialQ245RQ245RQ245RQ245RQ245R310S stainless steel
Drive System350 reducer+4kw drive motor400 reducer+5.5kw drive motor400 reducer+5.5kw drive motor500 reducer+7.5kw drive motor500 reducer+7.5kw drive motorZQH650-50 reducer+15kw frequency conversion motor
Land (L*W*H)18m*4.2m*6m30m*12m*8m30m*13m*8m33m*13m*8m33m*13m*8m70m*20m*10m
Power16.65kw37.85kw44.3kw55.6kw55.6kw256kw
Burner2*200,000 kcal2*300,000 kcal2*300,000 kcal2*400,000 kcal2*400,000 kcal2.5 million kcal per set
Total Weight of Shipped MaterialsAbout 18tAbout 24.5tAbout 28tAbout 34.5tAbout 34.5tAbout 150t
Number of Containers1*40HQ1*40FR+1*40HQ+1*20 GP1*40FR+2*40HQ1*40FR+2*40HQ1*40FR+2*40HQ25m*8m bulk cargo+8*40HQ
Noise (dB)≤60≤60≤60≤60≤60≤60
Heating MaterialsFuel oil (including tyre/plastic pyrolysis oil), natural gas, LPG, diesel, etc.
Condensing SystemVertical Condenserφ426*3000
Single piece condensing area
7.58m2
φ630*3600
Single piece condensing area
17.8m2
φ630*3600
Single piece condensing area
17.8m2
φ820*3600
Single piece condensing area
35.6m2
φ820*3600
Single piece condensing area
35.6m2
φ920*3200
2 sets of vertical condenser
3-in-1 Condenser3000*2200*2250
Condensing area
17.51m2
5800*2260*2500
Condensing area
35.85m2
5800*2260*2500
Condensing area
35.85m2
8000*2260*2500
Condensing area
49.5m2
8000*2260*2500
Condensing area
49.5m2

Skid-mounted Plastic Pyrolysis Plant

Beston Skid-mounted Waste Pyrolysis Plant

  • Model: BLJ-3;
  • Working method: batch;
  • Features: cheap, easy to install and transport;

Batch Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Plant

Batch Pyrolysis Plant for Sale

  • Model: BLJ-6, BLJ-10;
  • Working method: batch;
  • Features: traditional;

Continuous Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Plant

Continuous Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Plant

  • Model: BLL-16, BLL-30;
  • Working method: continuous;
  • Features: efficient;

Featurers of Beston Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Machine

Mature Catalytic Technology

After cooperated with professionals in the industry, Beston mastered mature catalytic technology, which can effectively remove wax and solve the problem of pipe blockage.

All-in-one Plastic Pyrolysis Solution

Beston provides you with an all-in-one solution, including plastic pretreatment – plastic pyrolysis equipment – oil distillation – back-end processing. Beston is responsible for the whole process, saving customers time and energy.

IoT Technology

Beston applies IoT technology on the pyrolysis plant for waste plastic. At delivery stage, you can track the precise position of this equipment. Besides, you can remotely operate and monitor the plastic pyrolysis machine at operation stage,

Install Technical Documents

According to the customer’s site, Beston customizes the design and installation layout diagram, PID diagram and other related documents. Refer to these documents to facilitate your calculation of plastic pyrolysis installation and shipping costs.


Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Process – How to Make Plastic Pyrolysis Oil?

Feeding Waste Plastic

The waste plastic is fed into the pyrolysis reactor by the screw feeder, which generally takes about 2 hours. According to the moisture content of the plastic, it is mainly divided into two feeding methods:

Dry plastic: it can be directly fed, and the door can be closed for heating after filling;

Wet plastic: It needs to be heated while feeding, first remove the water contained in the plastic, and then seal the door and start heating until it is full.

Heat the Plastic Pyrolysis Reactor

The spray gun heats the reaction kettle. When the temperature rises to the set temperature, the cracking process starts, which takes about 8-10 hours. Generally, oil and gas will be produced when it is heated for 2 hours.

Cooling to Get Plastic Pyrolysis Oil

The cooling system condenses the oil and gas into oil.

Recycle Hot Flue

In the process of plastic thermal cracking, in addition to oil and gas, there will also be some combustible but non-condensable gases, which we call “tail gas”, which can be directly recycled for thermal cracking reactors to save fuel.

Collect Carbon Black

When the pyrolysis process is over and the oil and gas are exhausted, it is necessary to discharge the residual materials in the reactor to carry out a new cracking process. These residual materials are mainly carbon black.

Trustworthy Manufacturer – Export  Beston Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Plant to the World!

Established in 2013, the rich export experience has allowed Beston Group to become a partner with customers all over the world. Beston Group has been working hard for the long-term success of its customers. Therefore, our project partners not only trust our products but also appreciate our services. Below are some successful projects for your reference.

Cooperation with Beston Group on Plastic Pyrolysis Project

Do you want to make a profit by saving energy and reducing emissions? Are you still troubled by the large accumulation of discarded plastics? It is the right choice to invest in Beston plastic pyrolysis plant. Plastic pyrolysis has a bright future, not only in line with the trend towards renewable energies. In addition, it can also be supported by national environmental protection policies. If you want to know about the feasibility of a pyrolysis project in your area, welcome to consult us on LinkedIn.

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