QuestionsAverage Heat Generation of Induction Heater?

300C – 400CKind of metal for the chamber?

Chromium steelHeat resistance/melting point of the metal?

1,550 CChemical composition of fuel created?

Paraffin – saturated hydrocarbon Saturation – process of phase change due to heavy concentration of

chemical elementsSimilar elements present between plastic and fuel?

Olefin – a “petrochemical” used to create polymers (different kinds of plastic)

Uses of raw fuel created? It can be used as primary heat source (combustion for cooking,

heating, lighting devices) It can be put again to the machine to be reprocessed and create a

cleaner fuelChemical composition of excess gas?

Unsaturated hydrocarbonWhy excess gas doesn’t turn into fuel?

Lighter chemical compositionAverage ratio of plastic to fuel?

1 kilogram of plastic = almost 1 liter of fuelPower source to be used?

12V battery (car battery)Safety precautions implemented?

Use of refractory cementWhy did you choose that project?

Because plastic waste management is one of the major issue todayWhat further development to be implemented?

Distillation and refining of created raw fuelSafety precautions in using the machine?

Use protective equipments (gloves, etc.) Read precautionary measures Common sense

Stay away 1 mileWho is the possible beneficiary of our project?

Brgy. Addition Hills, Mandaluyong CityWhy did you choose them as their beneficiary?

There is a landfill in their barangay where we can gather great amount of plastics

Average time of the actual process? 4 hours

Effects of other waste materials if put into the chamber? It depends on the material that is put into the chamber

How to clean the chamber of residues? Opening the lid and manually cleaning and taking out the residues

Melting point of aluminum and stainless steel? Aluminum = 660C Stainless Steel = 1400C

Level of difficulty? 2EZ4MB

Height and weight of the overall machine? 2m height approximately 30 kg weight approximately

Maximum capacity of the chamber and fuel container? 2 kg of plastic and fuel

Complete specification of sensors? See powerpoint presentation (Components)

Kinds of plastic? See powerpoint presentation (Types of Plastic)

Other end-products of plastic waste management? Mostly physical recycling

Excess gas flow? Release into open air

Power Consumption of Induction Heater? 12 V x 14 Amps = 168 W (approximately)

Power Consumption of Grinder? 12 V x 3.2 Amps = 36.6 W (approximately)

Power and Electric consumption in charging power source (battery)? 240 watts 5 hours of charging

P14.4/chargeCost of generated raw fuel?

No exact value but cost of raw fuel (2 liters) is logically enough to sustain the P14.4 cost of charging the battery

Overall power consumption of the machine? 168 W + 36.6 W = 204.6 W (approximately)

Power consumption:Wattage = Amps x Volts

Energy consumption:The energy E in kilowatt-hours (kWh) per day is equal to the power P in watts (W) times number of usage hours per day t divided by 1000 watts per kilowatt:E(kWh/day) = P(W) × t(h/day) / 1000(W/kW)

Electricity cost:Cost = E(kWh/day) × Cost