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An Appropriate Technology Based Solution to Convert Waste Plastic into Fuel Oil in Underdeveloped Regions

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  • Chandni Joshi
  • Jeffrey Seay

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Along with population and urbanization in developing countries, the amount of municipal solid waste generated is also increasing. Although programs and initiatives to recycle and manage waste can often be found in the major population centers, these technologies are slow to spread to or are not yet present in the rural areas. Heavily populated urban slums are also lacking in the infrastructure needed to collect and manage trash, particularly plastic packaging. To address this challenge, the University of Kentucky Appropriate Technology and Sustainability (UKATS) research team has developed an appropriate technology based, sustainable solution to convert plastic from Municipal Solid Waste, such as High/Low Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Polystyrene into a valuable hydrocarbon fuel, suitable for underdeveloped or poverty stricken communities. The UKATS Processor is designed as a waste minimization solution specifically for underdeveloped communities, comprised of a simple, non-automated, multifunctional processor built using a wood fueled rocket stove as the primary heat source. This processor is designed using the principles of appropriate technology and sustainability and can be constructed using non-standard materials commonly present in rural or underdeveloped areas. This research focuses on utilizing plastic waste to produce a fuel oil product similar to kerosene or diesel in composition.

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  • Chandni Joshi & Jeffrey Seay, 2016. "An Appropriate Technology Based Solution to Convert Waste Plastic into Fuel Oil in Underdeveloped Regions," Journal of Sustainable Development, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(4), pages 133-133, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jsd123:v:9:y:2016:i:4:p:133
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    1. Daniel DeNeve & Chandni Joshi & Abhishek Samdani & John Higgins & Jeffrey Seay, 2017. "Optimization of an Appropriate Technology Based Process for Converting Waste Plastic in to Liquid Fuel via Thermal Decomposition," Journal of Sustainable Development, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 10(2), pages 116-116, March.

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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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