Research Article

Production of Hydrocarbon Liquid by Thermal Pyrolysis of Paper Cup Waste

Table 6

Physical properties analysis of paper cup waste pyrolytic oil.

PropertiesPyrolytic oilStandard test methods

Density at 15°C in kg/m31.0136ASTM D1298-99
Specific gravity at 15°C/15°C1.0145ASTM D1298-99
Kinematic viscosity at 40°C in centistokes0.80ASTM D445-11
Flash point64°CASTM D6450-05(2010)
Pour pointBelow −12°CASTM D5853-09
Cloud point−4°CASTM D1310-01(2007)
Sulphur contentNilIS:1448 P:33
Conradson carbon residue0.76%ASTM D189-06(2010)e1
Water content9.1%Karl Fischer Method
Gross calorific value in MJ/Kg23ASTM D5468-02(2007)
DistillationASTM D2887-08
 Initial boiling point187°C
 Final boiling point369°C