DEVELOPMENT OF PYROLYSIS CHAMBER HEATING SYSTEM WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL BASED ON ESP32 FOR OIL PRODUCTION FROM PLASTIC PET WASTE
Matthew Savio Kurniawan, Yunita Umniyati, Eka Budiarto, Diah Indriani Widiputri, Avita Ayu Permanasari, Victor Christianto

Mechatronics Engineering, Swiss German University, Indonesia
Mechanical Engineering, Malang State University, Indonesia
Dept. Forestry, Malang Institute of Agriculture, Indonesia

Abstract

Plastic waste, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poses a growing environmental concern due to increasing household consumption of plastic-based products. Pyrolysis presents a promising thermochemical conversion method to recycle PET waste into valuable products, such as fuel oil. This study focuses on the development of an efficient and controlled pyrolysis chamber heating system utilizing the ESP32 microcontroller platform to monitor and regulate temperature in real-time, ensuring process stability and consistent product quality. Experimental testing was conducted to evaluate the system^s performance under controlled conditions. The results demonstrate that the system successfully converts PET waste into pyrolysis oil with characteristics suitable for vehicle fuel. This approach highlights the potential of smart temperature-controlled pyrolysis as a sustainable and efficient solution for mitigating PET plastic waste and generating alternative energy sources.

Keywords: Pyrolysis, PET Waste Conversion, Electric Furnace, Temperature Control, ESP32

Topic: Energy and Environmental Physics