Table 7.
A comparison between plastic oil and diesel physicochemical properties [61].
| Properties | Plastic Oil * | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Density (kg/m3) | 734 | 820–850 |
| Ash content (wt.%) | 1 | 0.04 |
| Calorific value (MJ/kg) | 41 | 42 |
| Kinematic viscosity (cSt) | 2.9 | 3.05 |
| Cetane number | 49 | 55 |
| Flash point (°C) | 46 | 50 |
| Fire point (°C) | 51 | 56 |
| Carbon residue (wt.%) | 0.01 | 0.002 |
| Sulphur content (wt.%) | <0.001 | <0.035 |
| Pour point (°C) | −3 | −15 |
| Cloud point (°C) | −27 | - |
| Aromatic content (wt.%) | 32 | 11–15 |
* Composition: 35.41 wt.% of C6-C9, 48.40 wt.% of C10-C14, 13.21 wt.% of C15-C20, and 1.83 wt.% of C20+.