Replies to post #77949 on Plastic2Oil Inc (PTOI)

[techisbest]

OD: I am not an expert, but FCC has been around since 1940.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_catalytic_cracking

If FCC used for processing crude was so easily applicable to processing plastic, why isn't it being done already?

Maybe the important part is the catalyst?

[terryels]

If not, how is it different from FCC?

No. It is clearly not FCC.

FCC consists of a reactor and regenerator. As well, coke is burned by air to form carbon dioxide and water vapor. The riser is generally operated at a high temperature and 15+ psi. The JBI technology operates at atmospheric pressure and low temperatures. I see no indication there are cyclones installed in their system. There is no indication JBI is using steam or air.

From what I have been able to piece together, JBI modified a pyrolysis system with a custom riser and catalyst, custom solid feeder without the need for solvents or expensive extruders commonly used in other attempts. JBI appears to have integrated components of existing technology and some of their own design to create a machine that is capable of feeding solid mixed plastic directly into the reactor.

I am touring the factory in the next couple of weeks and I should be able to get a better handle on some of the technology in the process.