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Energy Efficiency Optimization in Plastic Pyrolysis: A Data-Driven Modeling Study

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Aysan Safavi *
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Christiaan Richter
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Rúnar Unnþórsson
DOI:10.1007/978-3-032-03101-3_16delete
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Plastic pyrolysis is a promising technology for converting plastic waste into valuable products such as bio-gas, bio-oil, and bio-char. This paper presents a computational model that simulates plastic pyrolysis at various heating rates, emphasizing optimizing energy efficiency. Using a MATLAB-based computational approach, we model the thermal decomposition of plastics and analyze the impact of different heating rates (1 degrees C/s, 10 degrees C/s, 20 degrees C/s, and 50 degrees C/s) on energy consumption and the yield of pyrolysis products. This study demonstrates that the heating rate plays a significant role in yield distribution and the overall energy efficiency of the pyrolysis process. The findings aim to support kinetic modeling practices and energy efficiency assessments in thermochemical waste-to-energy systems, particularly in contexts where energy optimization and sustainability are prioritized.
Keywords:
Plastic pyrolysis
Energy Efficiency
MATLAB Simulation

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ENERGY INFORMATICS, EIA NORDIC 2025, PT I
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University of Iceland
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791
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