Hydrocarbon liquefaction process for plastic waste
Transform plastic waste into valuable liquid hydrocarbons with a continuous conversion process, optimizing waste management and recycling efficiency in industrial operations.

The CARBOLIQ Hydrocarbon Liquefaction System from CARBOLIQ GmbH is engineered for continuous and efficient conversion of plastic waste into usable liquid alternatives. This system utilizes a unique single-stage process blending thermal, catalytic, and mechanochemical methods, operating under atmospheric pressure with temperatures below 400°C. It is ideal for applications in waste management and recycling, processing solid plastic waste and hydrocarbon feedstocks into liquid outputs and substitute fuels. The system operates at an industrial scale with a nominal capacity of 2.5 kilotons per annum, integrating seamlessly into existing recycling operations. Certified under ISCC-Plus sustainability criteria, it minimizes environmental impact by significantly reducing gaseous emissions and optimizing the use of process energy through friction-based input. Designed for continuous operation, it suits the robust demands of recycling facilities and waste management companies, offering customization and engineering support to fit specific operational requirements.
Benefits
- Converts plastic waste into valuable liquid resources, enhancing recycling efficiency.
- Operates under atmospheric pressure, reducing safety and operational risks.
- Minimizes environmental impact with low gaseous emissions.
- Certified under ISCC-Plus for sustainability compliance.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing operations, optimizing workflow and reducing downtime.
- Applications
- Alternative fuels,Plastic waste,Hydrocarbon feedstocks,Recycling outputs,Substitute fuels
- End products
- Steps before
- Plastic Waste Collection,Waste Segregation,Pre-processing
- Steps after
- Oil Refining,Gas Treatment,Byproduct Disposal,Sustainable Recycling
- Input ingredients
- feste Kohlenwasserstoffe,Kunststoffabfälle,Standard-Ersatzbrennstoffe
- Output ingredients
- Öl,geringe Mengen an Gasen,feste Prozessrückstände
- Market info
- CARBOLIQ is known for its expertise in transforming waste materials into liquid hydrocarbons through an innovative pyrolysis process, contributing to sustainable waste management and providing eco-friendly energy solutions.
- Process temperature
- under 400 °C
- Process pressure
- Atmospheric pressure
- Oil yield
- High
- Nominal capacity
- 2.5 Kto/a
- Type of operation
- Fully continuous
- Working mechanism
- Thermal,catalytic,mechanochemical
- Integrated steps
- Single-step liquefaction
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Operating pressure
- Atmospheric pressure
- Operating temperature
- Below 400°C
- Process energy
- Friction-based
- Oil yield
- High
- Waste gas production
- Minimal
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Process temperature
- Under 400 °C
- Pressure condition
- Atmospheric pressure
- Continuity of operation
- Fully continuous
- Capacity
- 2.5 Kto/a
- Process Temperature
- Under 400 °C
- Pressure Type
- Atmospheric Pressure
- Capacity
- 2.5 Kto a
- Control Mechanism
- Tribochemical Mechanisms
- Reactor Type
- Continuous Operation
- Energy Source
- Friction
- Feeding Material
- Standard Substitute Fuels
- Output Type
- Liquid Hydrocarbons