Development of a plastic waste derived fuel for industrial burner application

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The UK generated 3.7 Mt of plastic waste in 2014. Of this, only 1.1 Mt was recycled and 2.6 Mt was disposed ofto landfill or Energy from Waste. Even though end-of-life Residual Plastic Waste [RPW] has a high calorificvalue, it is currently an environmental and financial liability. Recycling Technologies Ltd. [RT] has developed aprocess that recycles RPW into a commercially valuable hydrocarbon called Plaxx™. Plaxx™ is a substitute forcrude oil derived Heavy Fuel Oil [HFO] that is used in industrial burners. It is Ultra Low Sulphur [S<0.02%] fueland has the potential to displace a substantial amount of HFO around the world. Conversion of just 30% of theUK's plastic waste to Plaxx™ will meet 100% of the UK's HFO demand. However, our ability to process Plaxx™requires a better understanding of how to control its chemistry and improve its physical properties. The aim ofthis project is to identify gaps in Plaxx™ quality and trial innovative technologies to upgrade Plaxx™, such that itwill meet the specifications of an industrial burner fuel. If successful, this project will address the energytrilemma and the plastic waste issues globally.