Synergistic Integration of Waste Incineration and Tire Pyrolysis in a Multi-Generation System: Thermodynamic Optimization and Economic Trade-Offs
摘要
This study proposes a novel multi-generation framework combining municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration and tire pyrolysis to enhance resource utilization efficiency. The integrated configuration features parallel processing streams, an MSW incinerator operating at 31.25 t/h capacity coupled with a tire pyrolysis reactor handling 5.5 t/h feedstock, subjected to tripartite evaluation through thermodynamic and economic lenses. Key outcomes demonstrate: (1) By applying both linear and quadratic polynomial fitting to the case data and using NSGA-II for optimization, the optimal flue gas extraction rate was determined to be 21.91 kg/s, with the quadratic polynomial fitting showing greater accuracy. (2) The system achieves an energy efficiency of 52.01% and an exergy efficiency of 64.83%, with the incineration boiler contributing the largest exergy loss (33.28 MW). (3) Financial viability was confirmed through discounted cash flow analysis, yielding a net present value of 2.549×107 USD and 4.15-year dynamic payback period. These results demonstrate the system’s potential for efficient waste utilization and economic viability.