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Fig. 5.2 Schematic layout of microwave pyrolysis setup. (1) Nitrogen cylinder. (2) Data
acquisition system. (3) Magnetron. (4) Blower. (5) Quartz vessel. (6) Stirrer motor. (7) Control
panel. (8) Water tank with pump. (9) Condenser. (10) Nitrogen flow regulator.

TG (%) DSC (mW/mg)
Value: 211.2°C, 99.9% exo
100 [1] 8
Value: 465.5°C, 6.316 mW/mg
7
80 6

5
Value: 389.8°C, 56.2%
60
4
Value: 390.3°C, 4.145 mW/mg
3
40
Residual mass: 3.1% (597.7°C)
2
20 1
0
[1]
0
100 200 300 400 500
WEO Temperature (°C)

Fig. 5.3 TGA and DSC curve for waste engine oil (WEO).