Numerical analysis on a catalytic pyrolysis reactor design for plastic waste upcycling using CFD modelling
Luis Alberto De la Flor-Barriga, Úrsula Fabiola Rodríguez-Zúñiga
Abstract
Catalytic pyrolysis technologies are a current trend to address plastic waste upcycling, offering lower energy consumption and higher value products when compared to conventional thermal pyrolysis.
Topics & Concepts
PyrolysisFluidized bedComputational fluid dynamicsMaterials scienceProcess engineeringGasolineHeat transferDimensionless quantityNuclear engineeringMass transferWaste managementEnvironmental scienceCatalysisChemical engineeringMechanicsChemistryEngineeringOrganic chemistryChromatographyPhysicsThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMunicipal Solid Waste Management