Authors :
Aqli Sharfan; Dasta Muhammad Ghaly; Claudia Eva Maharani
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/3xywz5xf
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8213722
Abstract :
Indonesia faces a significant plastic waste
problem, with 8 million tonnes ending up in the oceans
annually. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the
situation, adding more waste due to discarded masks and
other protective equipment. To combat this, a solution is
proposed using pyrolysis, a process of converting waste
into energy, to power small-scale diesel generators. This
conversion can create alternative fuels, like plastic oil,
from widely available plastic waste. However, there are
limitations with certain types of plastics and further
development is needed. The Pyroenergy Pyrolysis
Reactor engine can improve fuel production efficiency
by controlling combustion temperature and optimizing
the condensation process with two condensers. There are
plans to add ashredder for better combustion. However,
this is still simple technology. Meanwhile, plastic waste
in Palembang has hit 1,200 tons per day, with Low-
Density Polyethylene (LDPE) beingdominant. The rising
population is set to increase this volume. To counter this,
the government has initiated actions, like thePresidential
Regulation Number 35 of 2018 for developing
environmentally friendly tech-based electrical
installations.
Keywords :
Pyrolysis, Sustainable Energy, LDPE usage, Palembang
Indonesia faces a significant plastic waste
problem, with 8 million tonnes ending up in the oceans
annually. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the
situation, adding more waste due to discarded masks and
other protective equipment. To combat this, a solution is
proposed using pyrolysis, a process of converting waste
into energy, to power small-scale diesel generators. This
conversion can create alternative fuels, like plastic oil,
from widely available plastic waste. However, there are
limitations with certain types of plastics and further
development is needed. The Pyroenergy Pyrolysis
Reactor engine can improve fuel production efficiency
by controlling combustion temperature and optimizing
the condensation process with two condensers. There are
plans to add ashredder for better combustion. However,
this is still simple technology. Meanwhile, plastic waste
in Palembang has hit 1,200 tons per day, with Low-
Density Polyethylene (LDPE) beingdominant. The rising
population is set to increase this volume. To counter this,
the government has initiated actions, like thePresidential
Regulation Number 35 of 2018 for developing
environmentally friendly tech-based electrical
installations.
Keywords :
Pyrolysis, Sustainable Energy, LDPE usage, Palembang
