Systems and methods for pyrolysis of plastics

A system for pyrolysis of plastic, the system comprising:

• a fluidized bed pyrolysis unit including a pyrolysis vessel and a pyrolysis vessel distributor, the pyrolysis including a first inlet capable of receiving a plastic feedstock, wherein a first microwave absorbent material is positionable within the pyrolysis vessel;
• a first separation unit positioned downstream of, and in fluid communication with, the pyrolysis vessel;
• a first catalytic reactor unit positioned downstream of, and in fluid communication with, the first separation unit, wherein a second microwave absorbent material and a first catalytic material are positionable within the first catalytic reactor unit;
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• a condensation unit capable of condensing one or more fluids to form a liquid product stream.

A method for pyrolysis of plastic, the method comprising:

• fluidizing a first microwave absorbent material in a pyrolysis unit;
• transferring a plastic feedstock to the pyrolysis unit;
• pyrolyzing the plastic feedstock sufficient to form a pyrolysis product stream;
• transferring the pyrolysis product stream to a first separation unit, wherein the first separation unit is capable of receiving the pyrolysis product stream and forming a purified pyrolysis product stream;
• transferring the purified pyrolysis product stream to a first catalytic reactor unit, wherein a second microwave absorbent material and a first catalytic material are positionable within the first catalytic reactor unit,
• wherein the first catalytic reactor unit is configured to receive the purified pyrolysis product stream and to form a catalytic product stream;
• and
• condensing one or more vapors to form a product liquid stream.