Revitalizing Plastic Waste with Pyrolysis: a UniSim Design© Simulation Case study for Renewable Energy Production from Car Fluff

This study addresses the imperative of substituting fossil fuels with energy from wastes, focusing on car fluff pyrolysis. The environmental viability of fuels produced through this method is assessed, aligning with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) emissions assessment methodology. Using UniSim Design©, the entire inventory for an industrial-scale process is modeled, examining emissions contributions from each facility. By repurposing automotive waste, waste reduction and renewable energy generation are simultaneously achieved, in line with RED II objectives. UniSim Design© optimizes the heat integration system, minimizing energy wastage and reducing reliance on external sources, thereby lowering associated greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, this research not only meets sustainability goals and regulatory compliance but also ensures the long-term viability of the plant in a changing regulatory environment.