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Originally Posted by y2kbug
Its something that interests me but i know nothing about. Id like to try making some kind of fuel one day but right now is not a good time for me
Your post reminded me of this video so i wanted to share it. |
Yes, the pyrolysis of tires is basically the same as that of plastics.
Unless the heat comes from solar, or you have very cheap electricity this is a non starter IMHO..?
Exceptions:
Stationary engines like gensets where most to all the pyrolysis heat is the exhaust heat that's normally wasted.
Its also way easier to load and seal a slug of compressed plastic into the exhaust of a cold engine.
I suppose 2 exhausts with a valve is feasible for 24/7 use.
A mobile 'in car' system where the gas is not condensed but sent to the intake as is, is a possibility.
IIRC In large amounts; the uncondensed gas does not have the octane rating required for spark ignition and would result in knock.
Such may work here in Africa for 'The Majority', but I cant see 1st worlders (Am I still one?) dumpster diving for plastics and then shoving them into a hot compartment in the exhaust before sealing it up. and driving on.
Here plastics line what used to be the streets and people have no qualms about dumpster diving. (or even taking a public dump on the pavement for that matter)
It would actually be a good way to clean things up a bit, but govt is NOT interested in losing the levies and taxes they get/steal on each liter of fuel sold.