Perspectives into intensification for aviation oil production from microwave pyrolysis of organic wastes

Abstract

Aviation oil production from microwave pyrolysis of organic wastes is of interests due to the facts that (a) organic wastes are of great amount, (b) aviation oil is in great demand, and (c) microwave pyrolysis is a promising technology. However, microwave pyrolysis of organic wastes for aviation oil production still faces some challenges, and intensification issues are raised. This article therefore gives perspectives into intensification of aviation oil production from organic wastes through using microwave pyrolysis. Three main problems are summarized for microwave pyrolysis of organic wastes for aviation oil production: (a) poor heating, (b) microwave loss, and (c) low oil quality. Then, four issues are targeted for the full intensification of microwave pyrolysis of organic wastes for aviation oil production: (a) feedstock screen, (b) heating process intensification, (c) pyrolysis process intensification, and (d) products intensification. If appropriate feedstock, microwave absorbent, pyrolysis temperature, microwave power and reaction catalyst are well screened and controlled, more than 98.78 wt.% oil yield can be achieved and the produced oil components are very similar to conventional aviation oil components. The contents presented in this study can help a better understanding of aviation oil production from microwave pyrolysis of organic wastes.