6) Pyrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Pyrolysis ?
A
It is a thermochemical treatment which can be applied to any organic (carbon based) product
2
Q
High or low temperature ?
A
HIGH
3
Q
Presence of oxygen ?
A
NOO.. absence of oxygen
4
Q
Why is it in news ?
A
A study has shown that PPE kits which are disposed off can be transformed into renewable liquid fuels through Pyrolysis
5
Q
How does pyrolysis happen ?
A
Material once heated at high temp in absence of oxygen undergoes a chemical and physical seperation into diff molecules
The decomposition takes place which allows them to be disintegrated by using the heat
