Pyrolysis plants generate several valuable byproducts from organic wastes through a process that involves thermochemical processing in the absence of oxygen.
5 Key Byproducts You Should Know
1. Solid Char
Solid char is one of the primary byproducts of the pyrolysis process.
It consists mainly of organic matter with high carbon content and ash.
This char is formed through the thermal cracking of the feedstock, where large organic molecules are broken down into smaller ones.
Solid char can be used as fuel or as a component in materials production.
2. Liquid Products
Liquid products from pyrolysis include water and bio-oil.
Water is produced both directly from the pyrolysis process and during the initial drying stage of the feedstock through evaporation.
Bio-oil is a brown, polar liquid composed of a mixture of oxygenated compounds.
The composition of bio-oil can vary depending on the type of feedstock and the specific reaction conditions used in the pyrolysis process.
Bio-oil can be used as a fuel or further refined for other industrial applications.
3. Gaseous Products
Gaseous products produced during pyrolysis include carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), hydrogen (H2), and other hydrocarbons (CxHy).
The composition and types of gases vary with the temperature of the pyrolysis process.
At moderate temperatures, the primary gases are CO, CO2, and CH4.
Higher temperatures can lead to the production of H2 and CxHy gases.
These gases can be used as fuel or for other chemical processes.
4. Water
Water is a byproduct that is produced both directly from the pyrolysis process and during the initial drying stage of the feedstock through evaporation.
5. Other Hydrocarbons
Other hydrocarbons (CxHy) are also produced during the pyrolysis process, especially at higher temperatures.
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