Plastic Pyrolysis
Industrial-scale conversion of waste plastics into recovered pyrolysis oil.
What it is
Gangjin's PCP (Plastic-to-Chemical Pyrolysis) system converts mixed waste plastics — PE, PP, and PS — into recovered Plastic Pyrolysis Oil (PPO) through a controlled thermal decomposition process. Built on a modular architecture available in batch, semi-continuous, and continuous configurations, the system integrates Gangjin's proprietary A-Tower and S-Condenser technologies to ensure stable vapor recovery and consistent oil quality.
Processable Feedstock
PE · PP · PS
Integrated Vapor Recovery
A-Tower + S-Condenser
Batch / Semi-Continuous / Continuous
Modular
Energy Self-Sufficient Design
NCG Reuse
Process Flow
Plastic Feedstock
(PE/PP/PS)
Feed Preparation
Pyrolysis Reactor
Vapor Conditioning (A-Tower)
Oil Recovery (S-Condenser)
Plastic Pyrolysis Oil (PPO)
Process Diagram
The integrated process is covered by a pending patent application.
Co-Products
| Deliverables | Ratio(Range) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Pyrolysis Oil (PPO) | 45–65 wt% | Fuel or chemical feedstock application |
| Char | 10–25 wt% | Solid residue |
| NCG | 10–25 wt% | Recycled on-site as process fuel |
Typical yield ranges — actual output varies by feedstock composition, moisture, and operating conditions.
Technology & Engineering
A-Tower
Vapor Conditioning System
- Proprietary vapor conditioning technology that stabilizes pyrolysis vapor before oil recovery.
- Thermal cracking : controls heavier vapor fractions, improves downstream oil quality
- Paraffin reduction : minimizes paraffin content from PE-derived hydrocarbons
- Inline flash-point adjustment : supports PPO stabilization without separate equipment
- Wax carryover control : reduces wax/heavy carryover to condensers, lowers plugging risk
S-Condenser
Oil Recovery System (patent-pending)
- Proprietary condensation system engineered for stable PPO recovery and phase separation.
- Stable vapor condensation for consistent liquid recovery
- Efficient phase separation of oil, water, and sludge streams
- Reduced entrainment : improves oil recovery stability