Structure of EOL Plastics to CHP System:

1. Waste Collection:

• Input: End-of-life plastics collected from various sources.

• Process: Sorting, cleaning, and shredding of plastics for efficient handling.

• Benefit: Diverting plastics from landfills and transforming them into a valuable resource.

2. Pyrolysis Reactor:

• Input: Shredded plastics.

• Process: Heating plastics in the absence of oxygen through pyrolysis, producing synthetic fuels (oil, gas), and noncondensable gases.

• Benefit: Efficient conversion of plastics into valuable fuels, and the generation of noncondensable gases.

3. Noncondensable Gas Utilization:

• Input: Noncondensable gases produced from pyrolysis.

• Process: Channeling noncondensable gases to fuel the pyrolysis system through a turbine combustor.

• Benefit: Utilizing noncondensable gases as a supplementary fuel source, enhancing the overall efficiency of the system.

4. Emissions Capture (WESP):

• Input: Gases released during pyrolysis and combustion.

• Process: Wet Electrostatic Precipitator (WESP) captures and treats gas emissions, removing particulates and pollutants.

• Benefit: Minimizing environmental impact by ensuring clean emissions.

5. Fuel Refinement:

• Input: Gases and liquids produced from pyrolysis.

• Process: Refining synthetic fuels through processes such as distillation for quality and purity.

• Benefit: Producing high-quality synthetic fuels for various applications.

6. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System:

• Input: Refined synthetic fuels.

• Process: Utilizing synthetic fuels to generate electricity and useful thermal energy (heat) simultaneously through a CHP system.

• Benefit: Maximizing energy efficiency by capturing and utilizing waste heat for heating applications.

7. Generator:

• Input: Synthetic fuels.

• Process: Burning synthetic fuels in a generator to produce electricity.

• Benefit: Generating electricity from a free fuel source.

8. Steam Turbine:

• Input: Excess heat generated during the combustion process.

• Process: Heat is captured and compressed through a steam turbine to produce additional electricity.

• Benefit: Optimizing electrical production by harnessing excess heat.

Benefits of the EOL Plastics to CHP System:

1. Waste Reduction:

   • Diverting plastics from landfills and converting them into valuable fuels.

2. Energy Independence:

   • Reducing dependence on traditional energy sources by generating power from synthetic fuels and noncondensable gases.

3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction:

   • Utilizing a WESP to capture and treat emissions, minimizing environmental impact.

4. Circular Economy Contribution:

   • Transforming waste plastics into usable products, promoting a circular economy.

5. Renewable Energy Generation:

   • Contributing to renewable energy goals by generating electricity from a sustainable source.

6. Local Economic Growth:

   • Creating jobs and stimulating economic growth through the establishment and operation of the EOL plastics to CHP system.

7. Optimized Electrical Production:

   • Harnessing excess heat through a steam turbine for additional electricity production, maximizing efficiency.

8. Noncondensable Gas Utilization:

   • Efficiently utilizing noncondensable gases as an additional fuel source, enhancing overall system efficiency.

9. Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

   • Engaging with local communities and stakeholders to build support for sustainable waste management and renewable energy initiatives.