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The effects of microwave plasma torch on the cracking of Pyrolysis Fuel Oil feedstock

CATEGORY: FUEL OIL 
The effects of microwave plasma torch on the cracking of Pyrolysis Fuel Oil feedstock


Type
Journal Article
Author
M. R. Khani
Author
E. Dejban Guy
URL
Volume
237
Pages
169-175
Publication
Chemical Engineering Journal
Date
February 1, 2014
Abstract

Cracking of Pyrolysis Fuel Oil (PFO) using a microwave plasma torch in liquid has resulted in a new process for production of valuable petrochemical hydrocarbons. Researchers investigated major parameters, including the power and flow rate of the carrier gases on the cracking operation. 
The major products obtained were hydrogen and light C1, C2, C3, and C4 hydrocarbon compounds. Increasing of the power and gas flow improved the cracking of PFO, but, they were unable to change the selectivity of products. Optimal conditions were 850 W for power and 5000 sccm (ml/min) for flow rate and the production rate of C4 and H2 were 27.37 sccm and 446.31 sccm, respectively.

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