Overview
This project was developed for a competition at DUET (Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology), focusing on innovative plastic recycling solutions. The primary goal was to design and build a small-scale model of a plastic recycling plant that converts waste plastic into reusable materials for road construction and pothole repair.
Our system features a dual-chamber design: a heating chamber where waste plastic is melted using heating coils, and a cooling chamber where the molten plastic is shaped and solidified into specific forms suitable for road construction applications. The innovative use of Peltier modules for temperature control demonstrates an energy-efficient approach to the recycling process.
Awards
- Participated in DUET Project Competition
- Demonstrated innovative approach to plastic waste management
- Showcased practical application for road construction materials
Technical Components
- Heating Chamber: Equipped with heating coils to melt waste plastic at controlled temperatures, converting solid plastic waste into molten form
- Cooling Chamber: Features a water-based cooling system where molten plastic drops into cool water, solidifying into predetermined shapes for road applications
- Peltier Temperature Control: Utilizes Peltier modules with the heated side positioned in the lower section, integrated with flowing cooling water pipes to create efficient temperature differential
- Shaping Mechanism: Designed to produce recycled plastic pieces in specific shapes suitable for filling potholes and road construction
- Small-Scale Model: Proof-of-concept design demonstrating the feasibility of the recycling process for potential scale-up