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Advanced Fractionation of Waste Plastic Pyrolytic Oil in Refinery-Type Rectification Units 

Written by Ana Khanlari, PhD | Jul 31, 2026, 5:00:57 PM

What the case study covers:

  • Comparing multiple rectification configurations for processing waste plastic pyrolytic oil. 
  • Benchmarking pyrolytic-oil fractionation approaches against conventional refinery operations. 
  • Analyzing boiling-point distributions and product characteristics through simulation. 
  • Evaluating process simplification opportunities while maintaining upgrading objectives. 

 

Industry: Chemical & Process Engineering, alternative feedstock, Refining, Plastics Recycling 

Role: Engineering

Product: CHEMCAD