Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of waste management and energy production. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for energy recovery from solid waste conversion.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The following description of the related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of the prior art.
[0003] Sustainable waste management and energy production are significant global challenges. Solid waste, including food waste, agricultural residues, and other biodegradable materials, often accumulates in landfills, releasing greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Traditional waste disposal methods are inefficient, energy-intensive, and fail to effectively utilize the gases produced, causing environmental harm. Pyrolysis offers a solution by thermally decomposing solid waste into valuable products such as biochar, biooil, and pyrogas. However, existing systems often rely on external fuel sources and struggle to fully harness the energy potential of the process, particularly given the variable flow and composition of pyrogas.
[0004] Non-patent literature IN202341010324 discloses a pyrolizer and a process of pyrolysis thereof. The process of pyrolysis comprises steps of initiating the process of pyrolysis, preheating and heating of the pyrolysis chambers, recirculating and condensing the flue gas and collecting the biochar. The pyrolizer comprises a feed hopper, a feed motor, a feed screw barrel, vertical drop chamber , pyrolysis chambers, variable pitch spiral driver, flue gas outlet, condenser unit, liquid sealed collection chamber, mounting frame, spiral driver motor, gas inlet tube, internal heating pipe, variable pitch spiral blade, gas path, gas sensors and temperature sensors. The pyrolizer enables uniform heat distribution with minimal heat loss for pyrolysis. However, the pyrolizer and the process of pyrolysis focuses on internal heating with heat supplied through internally heated pipes. The flue gas (equivalent to pyrogas) is recirculated through pipes to utilize only its sensible heat, without combusting the flue gas to harness its inherent energy without the recirculation of biooil. Further, the environmental impact of flue gas or its mitigation is not addressed. The flue gas is stated to be stored as biogas or used to produce bioelectricity. The pyrolizer and the process of pyrolysis highlights the ability to customize biochar properties but does not emphasize broader commercial applications or energy recovery benefits.
[0005] Patent document WO2005049530A2 discloses a process for the preparation of high quality char from organic waste materials. The waste is first sorted to remove recyclable inorganic materials of economic value (metals, glass) and other foreign materials that would be detrimental to the quality of the final product (stone, sand, construction debris, etc.). After size reduction, the waste is pyrolyzed at a temperature range of 250 to 600°F, in a high capacity, continuous mixer reactor, using in-situ viscous heating of the waste materials, to produce a highly uniform, granular synthetic product similar in energy content and handling characteristics to, but much cleaner burning than, natural coal. However, the process relies on in-situ viscous heating, reaching a maximum temperature of 316 °C. The lower temperature of 316 °C restricts the product’s utility primarily to energy applications, limiting its versatility and value. Further, mechanical mixing requires lower particle size feed material. The process primarily focuses on producing synthetic coal for energy use.
[0006] Patent document CN111662734A discloses an oil-containing solid waste disposal system based on a pyrolysis technology. This oily solid useless processing system, including useless transfer system admittedly, the screw conveyor system, rotary kiln pyrolysis system, condensation recovery system, gas pipeline, residue reduction gear, oil gas collection device and tail gas discharge system, useless transfer system admits air and carries the rotary kiln pyrolysis system admittedly with oily solid useless through the screw conveyor system admits air, pyrolysis residue after the pyrolysis of rotary kiln pyrolysis system gets into residue reduction gear, pyrolysis gas after the pyrolysis of rotary kiln pyrolysis system gets into condensation recovery system, pyrolysis gas is divided into gas and oil content after condensation recovery system handles, the gas gets into rotary kiln pyrolysis system as fuel through gas pipeline, the oil content gets into oil content collection device. The oil-containing solid waste is pyrolyzed based on the pyrolysis technology, so that the oil-containing solid waste is subjected to gas-solid separation, the oil content of residues is far lower than the national emission standard, and the oil content is recovered after condensation, so that the resource utilization of the oil-containing solid waste is realized. However, the waste disposal process system utilizes diesel as primary fuel where a co-product oil is not used as a primary fuel. Further, the waste disposal process system designed primarily for recycling oily solid waste and recovering oil and fuel gas. The waste disposal process system focuses on waste disposal and emission compliance rather than broad industrial utility.
[0007] Patent document US11674086B2 discloses a system for carbonizing biomass, where a mixer configured to receive an amount of uncarbonized solid biomass particles or chunks and a biofuel. The biofuel provides thermal conductance between the uncarbonized solid biomass particles or chunks, and the mixer combines the amount of uncarbonized solid biomass and the amount of biofuel into a batch of blend. A sealable container is configured to receive the blend and a lid is configured to mount on a top opening of the sealable container to close the sealable container in a sealed state. Further, a heating channel configured to circulate a first molten salt heat exchange medium around an exterior wall of the sealable container such that the molten salt heat exchange medium is separated from the batch of blend contained in an interior of the sealable container by the wall of the sealable container. A heat source is used for heating the circulating first molten salt heat exchange medium. However, the system depends on external biofuel and molten salt for heating, with no energy recovery from by-products like pyrogas or biooil. This reliance on external fuels reduces the system's overall energy efficiency and fails to address the environmental impact of emissions from pyrogas.
[0008] Therefore, there is a need for a system and a method that can mitigate the problems associated with conventional systems and provide an efficient system and method for waste conversion.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are listed herein below.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for energy recovery from solid waste conversion, where a burner is adaptively coupled to a chamber, where the chamber is configured to process solid waste into one or more products.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system where the burner is configured to receive the products from the chamber and enable combustion of the one or more products, and where a blower assembly is configured with the burner to generate an amount of air for combustion.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system where a pump assembly configured with the burner to supply a first product from the products into the burner for combustion.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system where a processor is communicatively coupled to the blower assembly and the pump assembly, where the processor is configured to determine parameters associated with the burner.
[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system where in response to a determination that the parameters exceeds a predefined threshold, simultaneously enables the supply of the first product and the amount of air within the burner for combustion of the first product.
[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system that determines supply of a second product from the products into the burner to combust with the first product.
[0016] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system that determines energy contributed by the second product for combustion based on the parameters and subsequently controls the flow of the first product and the amount of air into the burner for combustion of the first product and the second product.
[0017] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system that determines an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the first product and the second product and provides the amount of thermal energy to the chamber for pyrolysis of the solid waste.

SUMMARY
[0018] This section is provided to introduce certain objects and aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0019] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a synchronized energy system. The synchronized energy system includes a burner adaptively coupled to a chamber, where the chamber is configured to process solid waste into one or more products. The burner configured to receive the one or more products from the chamber and enable combustion of the one or more products, where a blower assembly is configured with the burner to generate an amount of air for combustion. A pump assembly is configured with the burner to supply at least a first product from the one or more products into the burner for combustion. A processor communicatively coupled to the blower assembly and the pump assembly, where the processor is configured to determine one or more parameters associated with the burner. In response to a determination that the one or more parameters exceeds a predefined threshold, the processor simultaneously enables the supply of the at least first product and the amount of air within the burner for combustion of the at least first product. The processor determines supply of a second product from the one or more products into the burner to combust with the at least first product. The processor determines an energy contributed by the second product for combustion based on the one or more parameters and subsequently controls the flow of the at least first product and the amount of air into the burner for combustion of the at least first product and the second product. The processor determines an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the at least first product and the second product and provides the amount of thermal energy to the chamber for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
[0020] In an embodiment, the one or more parameters may include at least one of a temperature parameter associated with the combustion of the atleast first product, an airflow parameter associated with the amount of air supplied to the burner for combustion based on the amount of the at least first product, the amount of the at least first product provided into the burner, and an oxygen concentration in a flue gas generated through the combustion of the atleast first product and the second product.
[0021] In an embodiment, the burner may be configured with one or more temperature sensors for measuring the temperature parameter within the burner. The burner may be configured with an oxygen sensor for measuring the amount of oxygen concentration of in the flue gas generated through the combustion of the at least first product and the second product within the burner.
[0022] In an embodiment, the processor may be configured to determine a biooil product as the at least first product from the chamber and a pyrogas product as the second product from the chamber. The processor may be configured to, in response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner, enable supply of the biooil product within the burner. The processor may be configured to control the amount of air flow into the burner for the combustion of the biooil product within the burner. The processor may be configured to, in response to a determination that the combustion of the biooil product is at a specific stage, record supply of the pyrogas product into the burner for combustion. The processor may be configured to determine the energy contributed by the pyrogas product based on the one or more parameters. The processor may be configured to subsequently control the supply of the biooil product into the burner for sustained combustion with the pyrogas product.
[0023] In an embodiment, the processor may be configured to determine the amount of thermal energy generated due to the sustained combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and provide the amount of thermal energy to the chamber for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
[0024] In an embodiment, the processor may be configured to determine the oxygen concentration in the flue gas through the combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and in response to a determination that the oxygen concentration exceeds a threshold range, may regulate the amount of air flow into the burner using the blower assembly for complete combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product.
[0025] In an embodiment, the processor, in response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner, may enable the supply of the biooil product within the burner in the form of one or more droplets, allowing pre-combustion of the biooil product within the burner at the specific stage.
[0026] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for synchronizing energy. The method includes determining, by a processor, associated with a system, one or more parameters associated with a burner. The method includes, in response to a determination that the one or more parameters exceeds a predefined threshold, simultaneously enabling, by the processor, supply of at least a first product and an amount of air within the burner for combustion of the at least first product. The method includes determining, by the processor, supply of a second product from the one or more products into the burner to combust with the at least first product. The method includes determining, by the processor, an energy contributed by the second product for combustion and subsequently controlling the flow of the at least first product and the amount of air into the burner for combustion of the at least first product and the second product. The method includes determining, by the processor, an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the at least first product and the second product and providing the amount of thermal energy to a chamber for pyrolysis of solid waste.
[0027] In an embodiment, the method may include determining, by the processor, a biooil product as the at least first product from the chamber and a pyrogas product as the second product from the chamber. The method may include, in response to a determination that a temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner, enabling, by the processor, a supply of the biooil product within the burner. The method may include controlling, by the processor, an amount of air flow into the burner for the combustion of the biooil product within the burner. The method may include, in response to a determination that the combustion of the biooil product is at a specific stage, recording, by the processor, the supply of the pyrogas product into the burner for combustion. The method may include determining, by the processor, the energy contributed by the pyrogas product based on the temperature parameter, the supply of the biooil product into the burner, the amount of air flow into the burner, and oxygen concentration in a flue gas, where the flue gas may be generated through the combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product. The method may include subsequently controlling, by the processor, the supply of the biooil product into the burner for sustained combustion with the pyrogas product.
[0028] In an embodiment, the method may include determining, by the processor, the amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and providing the amount of thermal energy to the chamber for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
[0029] In an embodiment, the method may include determining, by the processor, the oxygen concentration in the flue gas through the combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and in response to a determination that the oxygen concentration exceeds a threshold range, regulating the amount of air flow into the burner using the blower assembly for complete combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product.
[0030] In an embodiment, the method may include enabling, by the processor, in response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner, the supply of the biooil product within the burner in the form of one or more droplets, allowing pre-combustion of the biooil product within the burner at the specific stage.
[0031] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a system for solid waste conversion. The system includes a chamber configured for conversion of solid waste into one or more products through pyrolysis. The system includes a metal cylinder adaptively coupled to the chamber, where a burner is configured at a bottom of the metal cylinder for combustion of the one or more products. The system includes a condenser adaptively configured with the chamber to receive a one or more products, where at atleast a first product from the one or more products is processed and supplied to the burner for combustion. A second product from the one or more products is supplied from the condenser to the burner for combustion with the atleast first product. A processor configured with the burner to control the amount of the atleast first product flowing into the burner for combustion with the second product, where the combustion of the atleast first product and the second product is regulated by the processor based on one or more predefined parameters.
[0032] In an embodiment, the one or more predefined parameters may include at least one of a temperature parameter associated within the combustion of the atleast first product, an airflow parameter associated with the amount of air supplied to the chamber for combustion based on the amount of atleast first product, the amount of atleast first product provided into the burner, and an oxygen concentration in a flue gas generated through the combustion of the atleast first product and the second product.
[0033] In an embodiment, the processor may be configured to determine an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the at least first product and the second product and provide the amount of thermal energy to the chamber for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
[0034] In an embodiment, the processor may be configured to in response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds a predefined threshold within the burner, may enable the supply of the atleast first product within the burner in the form of one or more droplets, allowing pre-combustion of the atleast first product within the burner.
[0035] In an embodiment, the one or more products may include at least one of a biochar product, a biooil product, and a pyrogas product.
[0036] In an embodiment, the supply of thermal energy from the continuous combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product may maintain a temperature up to 700 °C within the chamber and enable pyrolysis of the solid waste.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0037] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Some drawings may indicate the components using block diagrams and may not represent the internal circuitry of each component. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such drawings includes the disclosure of electrical components, electronic components, or circuitry commonly used to implement such components.
[0038] FIG. 1 illustrates an example schematic diagram (100) of the proposed system (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0039] FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram (200) of a proposed system (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0040] FIG. 3 illustrates an example flow diagram (300) of the proposed system (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] FIG. 4 illustrates an example isometric view (400) of the proposed system (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0042] FIG. 5 illustrates an example schematic diagram (500) of the burner, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0043] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary computer system (600) in which or with which the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0044] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed description of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0045] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.
[0046] The present disclosure describes a system and method for energy recovery from solid waste conversion. The system introduces an innovative solution by incorporating a synchronized dual-fuel burner, a dynamic fuel-switching system, and a staged ignition and droplet combustion mechanism. This system uses its co-products, biooil and pyrogas, as energy sources to sustain the process itself, achieving a self-sustaining, zero-input energy cycle. Biooil serves as the primary fuel, with its flow rate automatically adjusted based on the flow and energy content of the pyrogas, which acts as the secondary fuel. The synchronized dual-fuel burner ensures seamless operation by maintaining efficient combustion as the energy contributions from pyrogas fluctuate. Additionally, the system regulates airflow based on the combined flow rates of biooil and pyrogas, optimizing the combustion process for maximum efficiency. The staged ignition and droplet combustion mechanism further simplifies biooil burning, enhancing thermal efficiency and operational reliability. This advanced system not only initiates the pyrolysis process using its own co-products but also sustains continuous operation without external energy inputs. By dynamically optimizing fuel and air flow, the system maximizes energy recovery, reduces environmental impact, and provides a highly efficient and eco-friendly solution for solid waste management.
[0047] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with reference to FIGs. 1-6.
[0048] FIG. 1 illustrates an example schematic diagram (100) of the proposed system (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0049] As illustrated in FIG. 1, in an embodiment, the system (102) may be designed to convert solid wastes into biochar (solid), biooil (liquid), and pyrogas (gas) through the process of pyrolysis. The system (102) uses biooil as the primary fuel and recovers pyrogas produced during the process as a secondary fuel, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the system (102).
[0050] In an embodiment, the system (102) may include a chamber (104). The chamber (104) may also be referred as a pyrolysis chamber (104) where conversion of solid waste may occur through a pyrolysis process. The chamber (104) may be a high-temperature, oxygen-limited environment where solid waste decomposes. Further, the system (102) may include an outer cylinder/metal cylinder (106), where the pyrolysis chamber (104) may be enclosed within an additional metal cylinder (106), creating an annular space between the chamber (104) and the metal cylinder (106). The bottom portion of the outer cylinder (106) may house a burner (108) for combustion of the biooil with the pyrogas. The annular space may serve as a conduit for exhaust gases generated during the pyrolysis, guiding them towards a chimney (110).
[0051] In an embodiment, insulation (140) may be included around the outer cylinder (106) to minimize heat loss, ensuring efficient thermal management and reducing energy consumption during the pyrolysis process. Further, a pyrovapor outlet pipe (112) may channel the pyrovapors generated during the pyrolysis of solid waste from the pyrolysis chamber (104) to a condenser (114).
[0052] In an embodiment, the condenser (114) may cool the vapors generated during the pyrolysis process. As the hot vapors pass through the condenser (114), the vapors may be cooled and transformed into liquid biooil. Further, once the vapors have condensed into liquid form, the biooil may be collected into a biooil collection tank (136). The collected biooil may be then be utilized as a primary fuel source for subsequent pyrolysis experiments.
[0053] In an embodiment, a non-return valve (118) may be configured with the system (102) to prevent the backflow of combustion air and exhaust gases into the condenser (114) and pyrolysis chamber (104), ensuring the system (102) operates safely and efficiently. Further, a gas pump (138) may be used to draw the pyrogas from the pyrolysis chamber (104) and deliver the pyrogas to the burner (108). The non-return valve (118) may be configured with the gas pump (138) to prevent the backflow of pyrogas to the pyrolysis chamber (104).
[0054] In an embodiment, a blower (120) may supply air for combustion of biooil and pyrogas. Further, an air flow sensor (122) configured with the system (102) may provide real-time measurements of the airflow rate, allowing for precise control and monitoring.
[0055] In an embodiment, the tank (116) may store the biooil that is used as the primary fuel for the combustion process in the burner (108). This ensures a steady supply of biooil, facilitating reactor operation without interruptions.
[0056] In an embodiment, a peristaltic pump (124) may deliver biooil from the biooil supply tank (116) to the burner (108). The peristaltic pump (124) may be regulated by a processor/microcontroller (130), adjusting the biooil flow rate in response to real-time temperature requirements, ensuring precise thermal management.
[0057] In an embodiment, an oil flow sensor (126) may deliver real-time measurements of the biooil flow rate, enabling accurate control and monitoring. Further, the dual-fuel burner (108) may be adaptively coupled to the system (102) to combust both biooil and pyrogas in accordance with predefined process parameters and operational conditions.
[0058] In an embodiment, a chimney (110) may serve as the exhaust outlet for gases produced during the combustion of biooil and pyrogas.
[0059] In an embodiment, the system (102) may be equipped with four thermocouples (132) strategically placed to monitor temperatures at critical points, the top, middle, and bottom of the burner, as well as a flame zone within the burner. An oxygen sensor (128) installed in the chimney may measure the oxygen concentration in the flue gas. The oxygen sensor (128) may monitor the oxygen concentration in the flue gas and send data to the microcontroller, which adjusts the air flow rate accordingly. Further, the microcontroller (130) may process these inputs, display real-time readings and dynamically adjust the biooil and air flow rates. This system (102) may ensure precise and consistent temperature regulation throughout the pyrolysis process.
[0060] In an embodiment, the system (102) may be designed to efficiently convert solid waste into biochar, biooil, and pyrogas through a controlled thermal decomposition process. The process may begin with loading solid waste into the pyrolysis chamber (104). This chamber (104) may be cylindrical in shape and designed to be removable, allowing for easy loading and unloading of materials. Once the chamber (104) is loaded, the chamber (104) may be securely placed within the outer cylinder (106) in the pyrolysis zone. The required amount of biooil is filled into the biooil supply tank (116), ensuring that the biooil is free from impurities. The process parameters, including target temperature, heating rate, residence time, biooil flow rate, air flow ratio, and oxygen concentration in the flue gas, may be received by the microcontroller for precise control.
[0061] In an embodiment, once all preparations are complete, the gas pump (138) may be switched on, and the burner (108) may be ignited to initiate the heating process in the combustion zone. As the biooil burns, the temperature inside the pyrolysis chamber (104) begins to rise. The system (102) may be equipped with four thermocouples that monitor the temperature at various points in the pyrolysis chamber. Once the internal temperature of the pyrolysis chamber (104) reaches the optimal range of 400-700 °C, pyrolysis of the solid waste may begin. During this process, the solid material in the pyrolysis chamber (104) may decompose in the oxygen-limited environment, producing three main products: biochar (solid), biooil (liquid), and pyrogas (gaseous). Biochar remains in the chamber and may be removed after the process is complete. Hot pyrovapors may be generated, containing both condensable and non-condensable fractions. The hot pyrovapors may be directed from the pyrolysis chamber through the pyrovapor outlet pipe to the condenser (114) in the condensation zone. In the condenser (114), the vapors may be cooled, causing the condensable fractions to condense into biooil. This biooil may be then collected in the biooil collection tank (136) as a fuel for subsequent pyrolysis operations. The non-condensable fraction of the vapors, known as pyrogas, may not condense in the condenser (114). Instead, the pyrogas may be drawn out by the gas pump (138) and directed through the pyrogas inlet pipe into the burner (108). This pyrogas may serve as an additional fuel source for the system, sustaining the pyrolysis process and reducing the need for external energy inputs. The exhaust gases produced during the combustion of biooil and pyrogas are expelled from through the chimney (110).
[0062] In an embodiment, the blower (120) may supply the necessary air for the combustion of biooil and pyrogas in the burner (108). The blower assembly (120), biooil pump assembly (124), and the microcontroller (130) may work together to regulate the biooil flow and airflow, based on feedback from the oxygen sensor (128) and the thermocouples (132). This may ensure optimal combustion conditions are maintained, contributing to the efficiency of the system (102). The non-return valve (118) may prevent the backflow of combustion air and exhaust gases into the pyrolysis chamber (104) and blower assembly (120), safeguarding the system (102) from potential hazards. At the end of the process, the system (102) may be powered down, and the pyrolysis chamber (104) may be allowed to cool to a safe temperature. Once cooled, the biochar may be retrieved from the pyrolysis chamber (104) for storage or further applications.
[0063] In an embodiment, the burner (108) may be configured as a synchronized dual-fuel burner capable of combusting both biooil and pyrogas as fuel sources. The combustion of biooil may follow a staged initiation and droplet combustion mechanism. Initially, a measured quantity of biooil may be introduced into the base of the burner (108) through the biooil inlet pipe and ignited. Combustion air may be supplied by the blower (120) through air inlet pipe and the combustion air may be distributed in the burner (108) by an air distributor. Once the initial biooil is ignited and burning, and the temperature within the burner (108) reaches a sufficient level, biooil from the biooil supply tank (116) may be introduced at a controlled flow rate in the form of droplets. As these biooil droplets enter the burner (108), the biooil droplets may evaporate, and the resulting vapors may combust, generating the necessary heat for the pyrolysis process. As the process continues, the pyrogas produced may enter the burner (108) through the pyrogas inlet pipe and may be mixed with the biooil vapors, providing supplementary heat and enhancing the overall efficiency. This synchronized dual-fuel burner (108) may ensure proper combustion of biooil while compensating for the heat contributions from pyrogas, thereby achieving efficient and consistent performance. The microcontroller (130) may maintain an optimal process condition by synchronizing the biooil and air flow rates with the pyrogas flow.
[0064] In an embodiment, the microcontroller (130) may synchronizes the biooil and air flows with the pyrogas flow to ensure efficient and controlled combustion, incorporating dynamic fuel switching that adjusts the biooil flow based on the energy contributions from pyrogas. The peristaltic pump (124) may supply biooil to the burner (108) at a user-defined flow rate, while the oil flow sensor (126) may monitor the actual flow rate and provides feedback to the microcontroller (130). Air may be supplied by the blower (120) to the burner (108), controlled to maintain the set air flow ratio with an air flow sensor measuring the air flow rate and sending real-time data to the microcontroller (130). A thermocouple installed in the burner (108) may continuously monitor the temperature and an oxygen sensor (128) in the chimney (110) may measure the oxygen concentration in the flue gas, both providing critical inputs to the microcontroller (130). A user may interacts with the system (102) through a digital display which shows set values such as temperature, heating rate, residence time, oil flow rate, air flow ratio, and oxygen concentration, as well as current process values like temperature, remaining time, oil flow rate, air flow rate, and oxygen concentration.
[0065] In an embodiment, the system (102) may be used for potential commercial applications across various industries due to its ability to efficiently convert solid waste into valuable by-products such as biochar, biooil, and pyrogas, while also recovering energy. For example, cities and municipalities may implement the system to process solid waste from households, restaurants, and public spaces, reducing landfill use and transforming waste into biochar. The system (102) may provide a sustainable waste management solution while generating energy for municipal needs. Further, farms and agricultural businesses may use the system (102) to process crop residues, manure, and other solid by-products into biochar (for soil enhancement) and biooil/pyrogas (for energy use). This may help in managing farm waste, reducing disposal costs, and improving soil fertility. Food processing plants may use the system (102) to convert food scraps and other waste materials into biofuels and biochar. This reduces disposal costs and turns waste into a valuable resource, which can be used either in-house or sold for profit. The biochar produced from the system (102) may be applied in soil remediation projects to improve soil health, water retention, and crop yields. Biochar also acts as a carbon sink, offering an effective solution for carbon sequestration. Organizations involved in land restoration or reforestation projects may use biochar as a tool for improving soil quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Hotels, resorts, and large campuses often generate large volumes of food and solid waste. The system (102) may be installed on-site to process the waste into energy that can be used to power operations, reducing waste disposal costs and energy expenses. Further, industries that generate solid waste (e.g., pulp and paper, textiles, and food processing) may integrate this system into their processes to reduce waste disposal costs and generate on-site energy. This may help lower operating expenses and improve sustainability metrics. The system (102) may further help businesses earn carbon credits by producing renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The sale of these credits may provide an additional revenue stream and can offset the initial capital investment. Companies looking to enhance their corporate social responsibility efforts may adopt the system to demonstrate environmentally friendly waste management practices and reduce their overall environmental footprint. This may also aligns with sustainability goals in industries such as food, retail, and hospitality.
[0066] FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram (200) of a proposed system (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0067] Referring to FIG. 2, the system (102) may comprise one or more processor(s) (202) (also referred as the microcontroller (130) from FIG. 1) that may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that process data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) (202) may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (204) of the system (102). The memory (204) may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, which may be fetched and executed to create or share data packets over a network service. The memory (204) may comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM), or non-volatile memory such as erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), flash memory, and the like.
[0068] In an embodiment, the system (102) may include an interface(s) (206). The interface(s) (206) may comprise a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output (I/O) devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) (206) may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system (102). Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) (208).
[0069] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) (208) may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) (208). In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) (208) may be processor-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) (208) may comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) (208). In such examples, the system (102) may comprise the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to the system (102) and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) (208) may be implemented by electronic circuitry.
[0070] In an embodiment, the processor (202) communicatively coupled to the blower assembly (120) and the pump assembly (124) may determine one or more parameters associated with the burner (108). The one or more parameters may include but not limited to a temperature parameter associated with the combustion of the atleast first product, an airflow parameter associated with the amount of air supplied to the burner (108) for combustion based on the amount of atleast first product, the amount of the atleast first product provided into the burner (108), and an oxygen concentration of a flue gas generated through the combustion of the atleast first product and the second product.
[0071] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may in response to a determination that the one or more parameters exceeds a predefined threshold, simultaneously enable the supply of the at least first product and the amount of air within the burner (108) for combustion of the at least first product. The processor (202) may determine supply of a second product from the one or more products into the burner (108) to combust with the at least first product. A person skilled in the art may appreciate that the at least first product may include the biooil product and the second product may include the pyrogas product generated from the pyrolysis of solid waste.
[0072] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may determine an energy contributed by the second product for combustion based on the one or more parameters and subsequently control the flow of the at least first product and the amount of air into the burner (108) for combustion of the at least first product and the second product.
[0073] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may determine an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the at least first product and the second product and provide the amount of thermal energy to the chamber (104) for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
[0074] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may determine a biooil product as the at least first product from the chamber (104) and a pyrogas product as the second product from the chamber (104). In response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner (108), the processor (202) may enable supply of the biooil product within the burner (108). The processor (202) may control the amount of air flow into the burner (108) for the combustion of the biooil product within the burner (108). In response to a determination that the combustion of the biooil product is at a specific stage, the processor (202) may record supply of the pyrogas product into the burner (108) for combustion. The processor (202) may determine the energy contributed by the pyrogas product based on the one or more parameters. The processor (202) may subsequently control the supply of the biooil product into the burner (108) for sustained combustion with the pyrogas product.
[0075] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may determine the amount of thermal energy generated due to the sustained combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and provide the amount of thermal energy to the chamber for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
[0076] In an embodiment, the processor (202) may determine the oxygen concentration in the flue gas through the combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and in response to a determination that the oxygen concentration exceeds a threshold range, the processor (202) may regulate the amount of air flow into the burner (108) using the blower assembly for complete combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product. Further, the processor (202) in response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner (108), may enable the supply of the biooil product within the burner (108) in the form of one or more droplets, allowing pre-combustion of the biooil product within the burner at the specific stage.
[0077] FIG. 3 illustrates an example flow diagram (300) of the proposed system (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0078] As illustrated in FIG. 3, at step 302, the method may include determining, by a processor (202), one or more parameters associated with a burner (108). At step 304, in response to a determination that the one or more parameters exceeds a predefined threshold, the method may include simultaneously enabling, by the processor (202), the supply of at least a first product and an amount of air within the burner (108) for combustion of the at least first product. At step 306, the method may include determining, by the processor (202), supply of a second product from one or more products into the burner (108) to combust with the at least first product. At step 308, the method may include determining, by the processor (202), an energy contributed by the second product for combustion and subsequently controlling the flow of the at least first product and the amount of air into the burner (108) for combustion of the at least first product and the second product. At step 310, the method may include determining, by the processor (202), an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the at least first product and the second product and providing the amount of thermal energy to a chamber for pyrolysis of solid waste.
[0079] FIG. 4 illustrates an example isometric view (400) of the proposed system (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0080] As illustrated in FIG. 4, in an embodiment, the system (102) may include a pyrolysis zone (402) where pyrolysis of solid waste may occur. The system (102) may include a combustion zone (404), where the biooil product and the pyrogas product may undergo combustion in a burner. The system (102) may include a condensation zone (406), where the biooil product may be further processed and collected in a tank. The system (102) may include a blower assembly configured with the burner to generate an amount of air for combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product. The system (102) may include a pump assembly configured with the burner to supply the biooil product into the burner for combustion. Further, the system (102) may include a microcontroller communicatively coupled to the blower assembly and the pump assembly, where the microcontroller (130) may determine one or more parameters associated with the burner and in response to a determination that the one or more parameters exceeds a predefined threshold, the microcontroller (130) may simultaneously enable the supply of the at least first product and the amount of air within the burner for combustion of the at least first product. Further, the microcontroller (130) may determine supply of the pyrogas product from into the burner to combust with the biooil product. The microcontroller (130) may also determine an energy contributed by the pyrogas for combustion based on the one or more parameters and subsequently control the flow of the biooil product and the amount of air into the burner for combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product. The microcontroller (130) may determine an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion and provide the amount of thermal energy to the chamber for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
[0081] FIG. 5 illustrates an example schematic diagram (500) of the burner, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0082] As illustrated in FIG. 5, in an embodiment, the burner (500) at the bottom of the metal cylinder for combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product may be configured with various conduits (502, 504, 506, 508).
[0083] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary computer system (600) in which or with which the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0084] As shown in FIG. 6, the computer system (600) may include an external storage device (610), a bus (620), a main memory (630), a read-only memory (640), a mass storage device (650), a communication port(s) (660), and a processor (670). A person skilled in the art will appreciate that the computer system (600) may include more than one processor and communication ports. The processor (670) may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present disclosure. The communication port(s) (660) may be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. The communication ports(s) (660) may be chosen depending on a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which the computer system (600) connects.
[0085] In an embodiment, the main memory (630) may be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. The read-only memory (640) may be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chip for storing static information e.g., start-up or basic input/output system (BIOS) instructions for the processor (670). The mass storage device (650) may be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces).
[0086] In an embodiment, the bus (620) may communicatively couple the processor(s) (670) with the other memory, storage, and communication blocks. The bus (620) may be, e.g. a Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI) / PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), USB, or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives, and other subsystems as well as other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects the processor (670) to the computer system (600).
[0087] In another embodiment, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g., a display, keyboard, and cursor control device may also be coupled to the bus (620) to support direct operator interaction with the computer system (600). Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through the communication port(s) (660). Components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system (600) limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[0088] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be implemented merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0089] The present disclosure utilizes biooil and pyrogas as internal fuels, creating a zero-input energy recovery cycle and further achieves sustainability by utilizing its co-products energy for the pyrolysis process, leading to significant energy savings and reduced operational costs.
[0090] The present disclosure allows for optimal fuel utilization and seamless utilization of biooil based on the energy demand, enhancing overall combustion efficiency and stability.
[0091] The present disclosure ensures precise and controlled burning of biooil, optimizing fuel efficiency and ensuring complete combustion, reducing emissions and maximizing energy recovery.
[0092] The present disclosure incorporates a dynamic fuel-switching capability, automatically adjusting the flow of biooil based on the energy contributions from pyrogas. This ensures efficient combustion while minimizing fuel wastage and maximizing energy output.
[0093] The present disclosure combines the use of biooil and pyrogas, along with precise control mechanisms, resulting in enhanced thermal efficiency, and leading to higher energy recovery and reduced energy loss compared to traditional systems.
[0094] The present disclosure provides real-time feedback from sensors measuring temperature, oxygen concentration, biooil flow, and air flow allows for precise and adaptive combustion control. This ensures optimal combustion conditions, reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency.
[0095] The present disclosure sustains the pyrolysis process independently of external energy inputs makes the pyrolysis process highly efficient and cost-effective.
, Claims:1. A synchronized energy system (102), comprising:
a burner (108) adaptively coupled to a chamber (104), wherein the chamber (104) is configured to process solid waste into one or more products, wherein the burner (108) configured to receive the one or more products from the chamber (104) and enable combustion of the one or more products, and wherein a blower assembly (120) is configured with the burner (108) to generate an amount of air for combustion;
a pump assembly (124) configured with the burner (108) to supply at least a first product from the one or more products into the burner (108) for combustion;
a processor (202) communicatively coupled to the blower assembly (120) and the pump assembly (124), wherein the processor (202) is configured to:
determine one or more parameters associated with the burner (108);
in response to a determination that the one or more parameters exceed a predefined threshold, simultaneously enable the supply of the at least first product and the amount of air within the burner (108) for combustion of the at least first product;
determine supply of a second product from the one or more products into the burner (108) to combust with the at least first product;
determine an energy contributed by the second product for combustion based on the one or more parameters and subsequently control the flow of the at least first product and the amount of air into the burner (108) for combustion of the at least first product and the second product; and
determine an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the at least first product and the second product and provide the amount of thermal energy to the chamber (104) for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
2. The synchronized energy system (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise at least one of: a temperature parameter associated with the combustion of the at least first product, an airflow parameter associated with the amount of air supplied to the burner (108) for combustion based on the amount of the at least first product, the amount of the at least first product provided into the burner (108), and an oxygen concentration in a flue gas generated through the combustion of the at least first product and the second product.
3. The synchronized energy system (102) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the burner (108) is configured with:
one or more temperature sensors for measuring the temperature parameter within the burner (108); and
an oxygen sensor (128) for measuring the amount of oxygen concentration in the flue gas generated through the combustion of the at least first product and the second product within the burner (108).
4. The synchronized energy system (102) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the processor (202) is configured to:
determine a biooil product as the at least first product from the chamber (104) and a pyrogas product as the second product from the chamber (104);
in response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner (108), enable supply of the biooil product within the burner (108);
control the amount of air flow into the burner (108) for the combustion of the biooil product within the burner (108);
in response to a determination that the combustion of the biooil product is at a specific stage, determine supply of the pyrogas product into the burner (108) for combustion;
determine the energy contributed by the pyrogas product based on the one or more parameters; and
subsequently enable the supply of the biooil product into the burner (108) for sustained combustion with the pyrogas product.
5. The synchronized energy system (102) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the processor (202) is configured to determine the amount of thermal energy generated due to the sustained combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and provide the amount of thermal energy to the chamber (104) for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
6. The synchronized energy system (102) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the processor (202) is configured to determine the oxygen concentration in the flue gas through the combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and in response to a determination that the oxygen concentration exceeds a threshold range, regulate the amount of air flow into the burner (108) using the blower assembly (120) for complete combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product.
7. The synchronized energy system (102) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the processor (202) is configured to, in response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner (108), enable the supply of the biooil product within the burner (108) in the form of one or more droplets, allowing pre-combustion of the biooil product within the burner (108) at the specific stage.
8. A method (300) for synchronizing energy, the method (300) comprising:
determining (302), by a processor (202) associated with a system (102), one or more parameters associated with a burner (108);
in response to a determination that the one or more parameters exceed a predefined threshold, simultaneously enabling (304), by the processor (202), supply of at least a first product and an amount of air within the burner (108) for combustion of the at least first product;
determining (306), by the processor (202), supply of a second product from the one or more products into the burner (108) to combust with the at least first product;
determining (308), by the processor (202), an energy contributed by the second product for combustion and subsequently controlling the flow of the at least first product and the amount of air into the burner (108) for combustion of the at least first product and the second product; and
determining (310), by the processor (202), an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the at least first product and the second product and providing the amount of thermal energy to a chamber (104) for pyrolysis of solid waste.
9. The method (300) as claimed in claim 8, comprising:
determining, by the processor (202), a biooil product as the at least first product from the chamber (104) and a pyrogas product as the second product from the chamber (104);
in response to a determination that a temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner (108), recording, by the processor (202), a supply of the biooil product within the burner (108);
controlling, by the processor (202), an amount of air flow into the burner (108) for the combustion of the biooil product within the burner (108);
in response to a determination that the combustion of the biooil product is at a specific stage, determining, by the processor (202), the supply of the pyrogas product into the burner (108) for combustion;
determining, by the processor (202), the energy contributed by the pyrogas product based on the temperature parameter, the supply of the biooil product into the burner (108), the amount of air flow into the burner (108), and oxygen concentration in a flue gas, wherein the flue gas is generated through the combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product; and
subsequently controlling, by the processor (202), the supply of the biooil product into the burner (108) for sustained combustion with the pyrogas product.
10. The method (300) as claimed in claim 9, comprising determining, by the processor (202), the amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and providing the amount of thermal energy to the chamber (104) for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
11. The method (300) as claimed in claim 9, comprising determining, by the processor (202), the oxygen concentration in the flue gas through the combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product and in response to a determination that the oxygen concentration exceeds a threshold range, regulating the amount of air flow into the burner (108) using the blower assembly (120) for complete combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product.
12. The method (300) as claimed in claim 9, comprising enabling, by the processor (202), in response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds the predefined threshold within the burner (108), the supply of the biooil product within the burner (108) in the form of one or more droplets, allowing pre-combustion of the biooil product within the burner (108) at the specific stage.
13. A system for solid waste conversion, comprising:
a chamber (104) configured for conversion of solid waste into one or more products through pyrolysis;
a metal cylinder (106) adaptively coupled to the chamber (104), wherein a burner (108) is configured at a bottom of the metal cylinder (106) for combustion of the one or more products;
a condenser (114) adaptively configured with the chamber (104) to receive the one or more products, wherein at least a first product from the one or more products is processed and supplied to the burner (108) for combustion, and wherein a second product from the one or more products is supplied from the condenser (114) to the burner (108) for combustion with the at least first product; and
a processor (202) configured with the burner (108) to control the amount of the at least first product flowing into the burner (108) for combustion with the second product, wherein the combustion of the at least first product and the second product is regulated by the processor (202) based on one or more predefined parameters.
14. The system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the one or more predefined parameters comprise at least one of: a temperature parameter associated within the combustion of the at least first product, an airflow parameter associated with the amount of air supplied to the burner (108) for combustion based on the amount of at least first product, the amount of at least first product provided into the burner (108), and an oxygen concentration in a flue gas generated through the combustion of the at least first product and the second product.
15. The system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the processor (202) is configured to determine an amount of thermal energy generated due to the combustion of the at least first product and the second product and provide the amount of thermal energy to the chamber (104) for pyrolysis of the solid waste.
16. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the processor (202) is configured to, in response to a determination that the temperature parameter exceeds a predefined threshold within the burner (108), enable the supply of the at least first product within the burner (108) in the form of one or more droplets, allowing pre-combustion of the at least first product within the burner (108).
17. The system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the one or more products comprise at least one of: a biochar product, a biooil product, and a pyrogas product.
18. The system as claimed in claim 17, wherein the supply of thermal energy from the continuous combustion of the biooil product and the pyrogas product maintains a temperature up to 700 °C within the chamber (104) and enables pyrolysis of the solid waste.