Pyrolysis of municipal solid waste (MSW) to low-carbon fuels using a dual-spinning disc reactor (DSDR)

Developing an efficient process for MSW pyrolysis is important to reduce the environmental and spatial impact of MSW in landfills. This project aims to evaluate the production of renewable fuels from MSW using a dual spinning disc reactor (DSDR). The DSDR, developed by Vorsana, has the flexibility to handle several pyrolysis feedstocks under controlled conditions resulting in high yield and selectivity. This project will develop an innovative process to reduce waste disposal costs and environmental footprint, providing a renewable feedstock for the petroleum refineries to meet environmental mandates. MSW pyrolysis provides consumers with a cost-effective solution to reduce carbon footprint and a tool for policymakers, to significantly decarbonize the transportation sector globally. A potential reduction of GHG emissions by 0.4 million metric tons (MT) of CO2 per year in Canada is expected once the technology is expanded to a 3700 barrel per day facility.

Faculty Supervisor:

Nader Mahinpey

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Partner:

Vorsana

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Calgary

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