Plastic waste is becoming a big problem all around the world. The disposal of plastic waste is especially problematic in the Philippines where tons of plastic waste piles up in landfill sites in Manila, unable to decompose. Fortunately, many investors are now becoming more aware of the advantages more pyrolysis plants could bring to the Philippines. The truth is that pyrolysis technology allows for an efficient, environmentally friendly way to recycle plastic into profitable commodities.
The Pyrolysis Process
The pyrolysis process is relatively simple. Before the process can begin, all of the waste plastic needs to be dried and cut into small pieces. The drying and shredding of waste plastic is typically done automatically using machines in a pyrolysis plant in the Philippines. Once the waste plastic is dry and shredded, it is fed into the main pyrolysis reactor where it is heated until it reaches boiling points and starts to vaporize. The vapor produced is passed into cooling pipes, where it condenses into fuel oil.
A great benefit of the fuel oil produced from plastic via the pyrolysis process is that it has a low sulfur content and burns cleaner. It is also much cheaper to produce than regular fuel oil since the raw materials are readily available in massive quantities. Pyrolysis fuel oil has already been approved for use in many industries, and it is currently been tested for use in automobiles. Of course, the fuel oil produced from a waste plastic pyrolysis plant in the Philippines can be sent for further refinement in a distillation machine and turned into gasoline and diesel oil.
While plastic fuel technology has been around for decades, the efficiency of fully continuous pyrolysis plants for dealing with mounting plastic waste in the Philippines is only just being realized by many investors. While batching plants have much cheaper initial investment costs, the large daily processing capacities of fully continuous pyrolysis reactors are needed to process the tons of plastic waste in the country. Some of the biggest reactors can convert over 25 tons of waste plastic to fuel oil in each 24 hour period.
Suppliers
Investors based in the Phillippines who are looking to invest in pyrolysis technology will be happy to learn that there are many manufacturers of waste plastic pyrolysis plant machinery who export to the region. You can request a free quote for many different models of reactors on most of the leading manufacturers’ websites.
Some of the best pyrolysis plant manufacturers are based in China, India, and South Africa. The lead time on plant machinery after a deposit has been received is generally around 21 days. You ideally want to look for manufacturers who can help you install, commission and maintain plant machinery on site.
Comparing quotes for different waste plastic pyrolysis plants from different pyrolysis oil plant manufacturers is vital for those looking to get the best value for money. Just be sure to take all the additional necessary parameters into account when comparing different models, such as reactor size, reactor type, working operation method, daily processing capacity, raw material compatibility, etc.