Clean energy technology: Hydro-processing of waste tyre pyrolysis oil (WTPO) to diesel fuel in a continuous reactor using Co/SBA-15 catalyst

P. Tamizhdurai; P. Arthi; V.L. Mangesh; P. Santhana Krishnan; Nadavala Siva Kumar; P. Saravanan; A. Subramani; P. Sasikumar; Mohammed F. Alotibi; Salwa B. Alreshaidan; Abdulaziz A.M. Abahussain; Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh; R. Kumaran

Applications in Energy and Combustion Science (Mar 2025)

Clean energy technology: Hydro-processing of waste tyre pyrolysis oil (WTPO) to diesel fuel in a continuous reactor using Co/SBA-15 catalyst

P. Tamizhdurai,
P. Arthi,
V.L. Mangesh,
P. Santhana Krishnan,
Nadavala Siva Kumar,
P. Saravanan,
A. Subramani,
P. Sasikumar,
Mohammed F. Alotibi,
Salwa B. Alreshaidan,
Abdulaziz A.M. Abahussain,
Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh,
R. Kumaran

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P. Tamizhdurai: Department of Chemistry, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (Autonomous) (Affiliated to the University of Madras, Chennai), 833, Gokul Bagh, E.V.R. Periyar Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106, Tamil Nadu, India; Corresponding authors.
P. Arthi: Department of chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram campus, Chennai 600 089, Tamilnadu, India
V.L. Mangesh: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522502, India
P. Santhana Krishnan: Department of Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
Nadavala Siva Kumar: Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
P. Saravanan: Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, OMR, Chennai 600119, Tamilnadu, India
A. Subramani: Department of Bio Chemistry, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (Autonomous)Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106, Tamil Nadu, India
P. Sasikumar: Department of Physics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Thandalam, Chennai 602 105, Chennai, India
Mohammed F. Alotibi: Institute of Refining and Petrochemicals Technologies King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). P.O. Box 6086 Riyadh 11442, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Corresponding authors.
Salwa B. Alreshaidan: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz A.M. Abahussain: Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh: Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
R. Kumaran: Department of Chemistry, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (Autonomous) (Affiliated to the University of Madras, Chennai), 833, Gokul Bagh, E.V.R. Periyar Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106, Tamil Nadu, India

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 21
p. 100305

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The need for sustainable fuel sources and efficient waste management has led researchers to explore innovative methods for converting waste into fuel. One promising avenue is the utilization of 100 % tyre oil (TO), which could offer a profitable and environmentally friendly solution for disposing of waste tyres. With rising fossil fuel costs, environmental concerns, and the challenges of waste tyre landfilling, there is increased interest in waste tyre pyrolysis oils (WTPO) as an alternative energy source. This study examines the hydro processed WTPO (HWTPO) was analysed using a metallic catalyst, specifically Co/SBA-15. This method involves hydrolysing WTPO with the metallic catalyst, assessing the physical-chemical properties, formulation efficiency compared to petroleum products, and diesel engine performance like the impact on fuel consumption, combustion, and emissions. The synthetic HWTPO's chemical and physical properties were found to be comparable to European diesel specifications (European standard 590). Under hydroprocessing conditions (80 bar and 375 °C), the Co/SBA-15 catalyst produced isoalkanes, n-alkanes, and aromatics in quantities nearly equivalent to 100 % diesel. HWTPO demonstrated the potential to maximize greenhouse gas emissions reduction and enhance the performance of diesel-powered engines. The favourable properties of HWTPO suggest that waste tyre pyrolysis oil could be a viable transportation fuel.

Published in Applications in Energy and Combustion Science

ISSN: 2666-352X (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Chemical technology: Fuel; Social Sciences: Industries. Land use. Labor: Special industries and trades: Energy industries. Energy policy. Fuel trade
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