With the increase in consumption of the plastic products, its dumping and decomposition is really a matter of prime concern for the industrialized country like India. The incineration and decomposition of the plastic scraps may prone to environmental pollution and can also increase human health problems. Therefore, instead of dumping in an open area, the plastic scraps can be recycled by using the concept called pyrolysis in India. There are many ways by which the plastic scraps can pollute the environment and can also put adverse effects on the health of living beings. Some synthetic plastic materials are made by using a chemical called acrylonitrile and if this seeps out from the plastic can mix with the groundwater and causes problem. Many synthetic plastic bags are non biodegradable and thus pile up in the surrounding areas for a longer time. Such plastic bags are more likely to be eaten up by animals that later causes then digestive problems.
In the pyrolysis plant, the whole of the plastic scraps and raw materials are incinerated at very high temperature in an airtight chamber to produce volatile components. After cooling, some of these volatile components convert into hydrocarbon fuel, which is so-called pyrolysis oil. Pyrolysis oil has a very wide application. It is one of the best sources of renewable energy, which can be used for heating and steam production. Recycling of plastic scraps and raw materials in a pyrolysis plant can be useful for mankind as it produce dense hydrocarbon fuel and also keeps the environment free from pollution.
