Is pyrolysis a distillation?

Industry News / Date:March 25, 2025

Is the pyrolysis a distillation? No ,there are different. The differences between a pyrolysis machine and a distillation machine lie in their definitions, working principles, application fields, equipment design, output products, and technical advantages and limitations. This article will introduce you the details

1.Definitions:

Pyrolysis: Pyrolysis refers to a thermal chemical process in which organic matter is heated to a high temperature to decompose under anaerobic or anoxic conditions. This method is mainly used to treat solid waste.

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Distillation: Distillation primarily used for the separation and purification of liquid mixtures based on the difference in boiling points of different components. This method is mainly used to treat liquid waste.

2.Working Principles:

Pyrolysis: Involves heating organic materials to high temperatures in an oxygen-free environment, causing them to break down into smaller molecular gases, liquids, and solid products.

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Distillation: Involves heating liquid mixtures to make them evaporate, then cooling and collecting vapors within specific boiling point ranges to achieve separation.

3.Application Fields:

Pyrolysis: Mainly used for processing waste, especially waste tires, plastics, oil sludge and biomass waste.

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Distillation: Mainly used in the chemical industry, particularly in petroleum processing and waste oil purification.

4.Products Application:

Pyrolysis: Pyrolysis oil can be sold as fuel to heavy industries such as glass factories, steel mills, and porcelain factories. Non-toxic residue: It can be sold to construction companies for backfilling and building construction. Combustible gas: It cannot be recycled: reused to power the system and reduce operating costs.

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Distillation: The distilling oil can be seen as non-standard diesel, which can be used as fuel for heavy machines, such as forklift, tractor and diesel generator.

5.Machine Design and Features:

Pyrolysis Machine: Typically includes a pyrolysis reactor, cooling system, and exhaust gas treatment device, emphasizing high-temperature resistance and sealing performance.

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Distillation Machine: Typically includes heating oil furnace, cooling system, acid and alkali/catalyst cleaning tank, exhaust gas treatment device.

6.Technical Advantages and Limitations:

Pyrolysis Machine: Advantage lies in its ability to handle various waste and generate multiple resources; however, product quality may vary depending on the raw material type and process parameters.

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Distillation Machine: Advantage is the efficient separation and purification of liquid mixtures, suitable for large-scale industrial production; however, it has a narrower application range and higher energy consumption.

In summary, the pyrolysis focuses on thermal decomposition conversion of waste, while the distillation focuses on the separation and purification of liquid mixtures. Each has its own unique applications and advantages in different industries. DOING provides the latest technology pyrolysis machines and distillation machines to improve the efficiency of waste recycling and increase revenue profits. If you are interested, contact us immediately and we will provide you with one-stop service from pre-sales to after-sales.

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