Magazine Article

Flash Cracking Reactor for Waste Plastic Processing

TBMG-16118

04/01/2013

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Conversion of waste plastic to energy is a growing problem that is especially acute in space exploration applications. Moreover, utilization of heavy hydrocarbon resources (wastes, waxes, etc.) as fuels and chemicals will be a growing need in the future. Existing technologies require a trade-off between product selectivity and feedstock conversion. The objective of this work was to maintain high plastic-to-fuel conversion without sacrificing the liquid yield. The developed technology accomplishes this goal with a combined understanding of thermodynamics, reaction rates, and mass transport to achieve high feed conversion without sacrificing product selectivity.

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"Flash Cracking Reactor for Waste Plastic Processing," Mobility Engineering, April 1, 2013.
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Apr 1, 2013
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TBMG-16118
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Magazine Article
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English