Data set for Investigation of Performance and Emissions Characteristics of Diesel Engine using Waste Plastic Derived Fuels through Pyrolysis and Post-treatments

The demand for fossil fuel in today’s world is increasing at a higher pace with rapid population growth and industrial development. The reserve for petroleum-based fossil fuels is finite which necessitates searching for alternative fuels. At the same time the use of waste plastics in modern world is increasing at a higher pace. To reduce environmental pollution and keep economy moving it is crucial to find out smart ways of managing ever increasing amount of waste plastics in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). Pyrolytic oil from waste plastic has high potential to be used as a substitute for conventional diesel due to its higher heating values and fuel properties. For my PhD research, mixed waste plastics were used for pyrolysis in a pilot pyrolizer and operated in batch mode. In my PhD research project optimization of pyrolysis process, characterization of obtained waste plastic pyrolytic oil has been discussed followed by post treatment procedures (mainly distillation and hydrotreatment) available for valorising Waste Plastic Oil (WPO).The pyrolytic liquid has lighter colour after distillation and hydrotreatment compared to crude oil state and significant improvement of other properties has been achieved. A four-cylinder, indirect injection, naturally aspirated, compression ignition diesel engine was tested for performance, emission, and combustion characteristics by using WPO and its blends (with diesel fuel). The results were compared with results obtained by using neat diesel fuel. From the study a conclusion was reached that waste plastic oil has potential to replace commercial petroleum-based fossil fuels and can be used as a drop in fuel for diesel engine.