Research Article

Utilization of Synthesized Zeolite for Improved Properties of Pyrolytic Oil Derived from Used Tire

Table 3

HHV and ultimate and proximate analyses of used tires.

Present studyGonzlez et al. [10]Kar [15]
Used tireCar tireCar tire

Proximate analysis (%)
Moisture content0.50.71.72
Ash16.08.019.13
Fixed carbon27.129.519.45
Volatile content56.461.959.69

Ultimate analysis (%)
Carbon (C)85.086.767.08
Hydrogen (H)5.58.106.12
Nitrogen (N)0.210.40.17
Sulphur (S)1.21.402.05
Oxygen (O)8.091.3024.58
GCV (MJ/kg)31.2236.2027.37