Waste tire pyrolysis using thermal solar energy: An integrated approach

In the current work, we investigate the pyrolysis of waste tires integrated with CSP using linear Fresnel reflectors (LFRs) technology. The heat transfer fluid (HTF) is heated to elevated temperatures of 520 °C to provide the necessary thermal energy for the pyrolysis reactor operating at 550 °C. Using System Advisor Model (SAM) integrated with the Aspen Plus® tire pyrolysis flowsheet proved that solar energy in Lebanon can provide on average 47.14% of the annual energy demands of the pyrolysis reactor. Energy savings can decrease on average to 26.6% in winter season and increase to 60.8% in the summer.