Does pyrolysis produce electricity?

Industry news / DATE:2025/4/11

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in waste to energy technology, Many people believe that pyrolysis can be used to generate electricity. In fact, pyrolysis doesn’ t generate electricity directly, but the gases and oil produced during the process can be harnessed to generate electrical power. Pyrolysis is a thermal chemical decomposition of organic materials at elevated temperatures in the absence of oxygen. During this process, waste materials such as tires, plastics, or rubber powder, oil sludge are broken down into solid (carbon black), liquid (fuel oil), and gas (syngas) products. DOING design three types of pyrolysis machine: batch type, semi-continuous type, fully-continuous type can achieve that.

pyrolysis machine translate waste into electricity

DOING waste to energy pyrolysis machine

How does pyrolysis translate waste into electricity?

1.Through the use of the syngas produced during pyrolysis.

Syngas is a mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and small amounts of other hydrocarbons. This gas can be burned in a combustion engine or a gas turbine. The heat generated from the combustion of syngas is used to produce steam, which in turn drives a steam turbine connected to an electric generator. This overall process converts the chemical energy stored in the waste materials into electrical energy.

 Pyrolysis product application 

Application of pyrolysis product

2.Through the use of the oil obtained from pyrolysis.

Fuel oil can be refined and used as a fuel in diesel engines or boilers. Similar to syngas, when fuel oil is burned, it releases heat that can be used to generate electricity. However, fuel oil often requires additional treatment to reduce its viscosity and improve its combustion properties.

Benefits of DOING waste recycle pyrolysis machine

Waste to energy pyrolysis machine benefits

Benefits of DOING waste recycle pyrolysis machine

1.Waste Reduction

Pyrolysis efficiently processes plastic, biomass, and other waste materials that would otherwise end up in landfills.

2.Energy Recovery

The gases and oils produced can be converted into electricity, maximizing resource utilization.

3.Environmental Benefits

Reduced waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions contribute to a cleaner environment.

waste to energy pyrolysis machine benefits

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The oil and syngas obtained from pyrolysis can not only be used to generate electricity but also as fuel. The resulting carbon black obtained from tire pyrolysis machine can be used in rubber/ink production, and the slag obtained from oil sludge pyrolysis machine can not only be directly landfilled, but also sold to construction companies for backfill and building construction. Pyrolysis is the most cost-effective way to recycle waste. If you want to know more about pyrolysis, please contact us.


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