Plastic Waste Recycling Technology

PLASTIC WASTE RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

DETAILS OF POLYMERS

Types of Polymers Thermoplastics and Thermosets Polymer Structure Homopolymers and Copolymers Polymer Families Polymer Blends Additives Conversion Engineering Thermoplastics Addition and Condensation Polymerization Aliphatic and Aromatic Polymers Morphology and Properties Copolymerization Additives Classification of Plastics Definition Plastics Classification Thermoplastics Thermosettings

TYPES OF PLASTICS

IDENTIFICATION OF PLASTICS

Misecelianeous Observations Burning Test Density Determination Heating Test Identification of Plastic Materials Thermoplastics ABS Acetal Acrylic Cellulose Acetate Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Cellulose Propionate Fluorocarbons Nylons Polycarbonate Polyethylene Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Polypropolene Polystyrene Polysulfone Polyurethane (Thermoplastics) PVC Thermoplastics Thermosetting Plastics Diallyl Phthalate (DAP) Epoxy Melamine formaldehyde Phenol Formaldehyde Polyesters Silicones Urea Formaldehyde

RECYCLING OF PLASTIC WASTE

Conventional Methods Current Trends Mechanical Recycling Mixed Plastic Waste Feedstock Recycling Hydrogenation Synthetic Gas Production Pyrolysis Solvolysis Energy Recovery A Commonly Used Process for Films waste The Commitment Optimixing Recycling Source of Plastic Waste New Trends Future

RECYCLING OF THERMOSETS

CHEMICAL RECYCLING

Cryogenic Recycling of Bottles Recycling of Synthetic Carpet Waste Low cost Recycle Sorting Plastics into Fuel Oil Mobile System of Recycling Recycled Engineering Elastomers

RECYCLING COMMODITIES PLASTICS

Polylelins Polystyrene Polyvinyl Chloride PVC

RECOVERY OF CHEMICALS FROM PLASTIC WASTE Plastic Degradation Modes of Polymer Degradation Thermal Degradation Mechanical Degradation Photo Degradation Bio Degradation Chemical Degradation Solvolysis Results and Discussions ICI, Mitsubishi Rayon Link for Acrylic Recycling Techniques

FACTORS AFFECTING RECYCLING PROCESS

Pre-Conditions for high value added plastics/recycling Achievable quality sources of the waste and possibilities to improve the properties Additives and how they improve processing or quality

AUTOMATIC SCRAP RECYCLING

Film Extrusion Sheet Extrusion Injection Moulding Blow Moulding Vacuum Forming Economics

RECLAIMING POLYAMIDE SPIN FIBRES

Methods of processing PA-spin fibre waste into high quality compounds Extrusion line for compounding of PA-Spin fibre waste to engineering plastic compounds Performance capabilities of the TSK-N 60 Compounding line

EPS RECYCLING FROM POST CONSUMER EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE

Figure and facts An Economical way of recycling gives EPS waste a new life Advantages of this technology Description of the process and equipment Advantages of a co-rotating twin screw extruder in this terminology General information about the TSK Twin Screw Extruder Series Thermoset/Chemical processing machines

NEW PATENTED PROCESSES

Cryogenic Recycling Technology Reclaiming Vinyl fabric New Ideas for efficiency in film Recycling New innovations by Sorema Another Method for Reprocessing Most used scrap emanating Patented Process for Recycling Expanded Polystyrene One Pass Extruder for Reclaiming Film Scrap Recycling Polymer Alloys New Technology Eliminates Paint Stripping Technology from Alida Recycling Ltd. to Reclaim Polyethene Films Label P.V.C. Adhesive etc. All get separated Recycling mixed waste

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

Environmental Health and Future Prospects Hazardous Effects of Plastics Polluting Substance Air Pollution Safety Pollution Safety Measures Product Safety Future Prospects Improving working conditions and the environment Technology transfer and development

RECYCLING POLYESTER RESINS

PET and APET RPET PETG CPET Direct Method Remelting Chemical Reduction Process Route of Michigan Technology University

POLYURETHANE WASTE RECYCLING

RECYCLING AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES

Regional Co-Operation Practices abroad -Japan China Malaysia

INDENTIFICATION OF PLASTICS

Separation of Laminates Tests for Physical Properties Burning Tests Simplest test for cellulose Griess Test for Nitrogen Prepare Griess Reagent Lie Burmann-s Torch Morawkli Test Burning Tests for Plastic Identification Polyester (Alkyds) Silicones Acrylics Cellulose Acelate CAB Cellulose Propionate Cellulose Nitrate Ethyl Cellulose Polystyrene Styrene Acronitrite (SAN) ABS PVC PVA Polyvinylidene Chloride Polypropylene Polycarbonate Nylon Acetals Teflon Poly Phenylene Oxide Poly Phenylene Oxide Poly Sulphone Fibre Glass and Asbestos filter Solvent Required for Polymer Identification

PLASTICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

American Scenario Plastics Waste Solutions Source Reduction Recycling Waste to Energy Fuel Value Landfills Conclusion Biodegradable Plastics Mechanism of biogradation Problem encountered Application

RECYCLING AN INDUSTRIAL APPROACH

Recycling Routes Physical Recycling Physical recycling sorting Techniques Sink Folat Technique Electrostatic Separation Process (ESTA) Centrifugal System Froth Floatation Technique Recycling Process Machinery Physical Recycling Indian Scenario Physical Recycling Techniques Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Polyolefins (PE and PP) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Polystyrene (PS) Industrial and Engneering Plastics Chemical Recycling Incineration Potential Recycted Plastics Products Indian Recycling the present status

GET VIRGIN QUALITY FROM REPROCESSED

The World of SB J-Von Range of TPR Compounds Currently manufactured include Why TPR Products to match Reprocessed Quality with Virgin The Product Areas of Application Advantages This product has proven its effectiveness in moulded articles like Test Results The Product Physical Properties The Product Physical Properties

PLASTIC GRANULES FROM FRESH RESIN

Manufacturing Process of LDPE Granules from LOPE Resin Plastic filter Granules (PP) PVC Granules Process of Manufacture Plant Economics Land and Building Plant and Machinery Fixed Capital Raw Materials Raw Materials Total Working Capital/Month Total Capital Investment Turn Over /Annum Profit Sales Ratio Rate of Return Break Even Point

PLASTIC GRANULES

Process of Manufacture Concentration of Blending Removal of Colour to obtain Transparent Granules by Activated Carbon Treatment Filteration Distillation Cooling and Dehumidifying Granulation Weighing, filling and Packing Plant Economics Land and Building Plant and Machinery Fixed Capital Raw Materials Total working capital/Month Total Capital Investment Turn Over/Annum Profit Sales Ratio Rate of Return Break Even Point

PET BOTTLE RECYCLING

RECYCLING OF PVC

Coding and Aid to Separation Recycling of Short Life PVC Products Bottles Separation of Hydrocyclones New Products from Recycled PVC Bottles Prospects for Chemical Recycling of PVC Recyclable Vinyl PVC Bottes, Jars and Containers Design Consideration Physical Properties Marketing Consideration Sales and Recyclable Lower Mold Costs

RECYCLING TECHNIQUES THE NEXT GENERATION

What is resource Conseration? Why are plastics used? Importance of Plastics recycling and waste management for a cleaner environment MSW ( Municipal Solid Waste) Analysis IDPW (Industrial Packaging Waste) Analysis What does plastic recycling involve ? Plastic waste recycling processes Challenges in plastic waste recycling Think Quality A key to success in plastic recycling shredders Use of a shredder in the Plastic Industry Plastic drums and cans Lumps, purging and sprues Thermoforming and injection scraps Out concern for the environment Characteristics of a typical plastic reprocessing line Extruder Forced Feed The screen changer Die face cutter Conversation of mixed plastics Stop Press-A new invention Dissolving for recycle Conclusion

QUALITY CONTROL TESTS

Suggested Equipment for Tests in Quality Control Laboratory Testing Anticipating problems Integrating disciplines Data disparities Tapping resources Automaed Stations Plastic Performance Tests Tensile Strength Deflection Temperature Unde Load Melt Flow Rate Flexural Properties Optical Properties Glass Haze Impact Strength Izod Charpy Charpy Tensite Impact Falling Dart Instrumental Impact

PLANT ECONOMICS OF PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE RESIN