Acacia-Polyethylene Terephthalate co-gasification as renewable energy resource

Nikdalila Radenahmad, Izzah Syazaidah Abdul Rahman, Nurul Afiqah Haji Morni, Abul Kalam Azad

Abstract


This research uses a new technology involving a thermochemical process converting plastic waste into synthesis gases by gasification process. Mixing Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic waste with biomass such as Acacia mangium in different percentage has been found to be good by assessing the gasification process through evaluation of Gross Calorific Value (GCV) analysis. PET has an advantage on improving the GCV of the Acacia. The materials used for the experiment are also proven suitable for transportation by observing its density. Also, a selected experimental review is also reassessed for parameters analysis with temperature at 885°C and 40% Polyethylene (PE) plastic content in the mixture with pine wood resulted in a concentration of hydrogen at 52% and 1.7% concentration of hydrocarbon with less char production which is shown to be appropriate for the gasification process. In conclusion, plastic waste mixing with biomass such as Acacia and other wood materials can be utilized as one of the renewable resources to meet energy requirement and reduce plastic waste pollution.

Keywords


Acacia Mangium; Biomass; Gasification; Plastic waste; Polyethylene Terephthalate.

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