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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prasert Pinprathomtharat<\/strong>, Rector of Rajamangala University of Technology (RMUTT), Pathum Thani, revealed that faculty professor has created a \u2018pyrolysis prototype machine\u2019 to successfully replace plastic waste and used engine oil as fuel.\u00a0 The fuel has a quality equivalent to diesel oil without the need for distillation with qualification passed the standards as specified by the Department of Energy Ministry of Energy.\u00a0 This research is a success that extends its implication from the laboratory level to the prototype of factory level, which is another alternative to reduce the amount of waste and also get quality fuel that is equivalent to diesel without the need for additional distillation.\u00a0 In addition, this work is now in the process of applying for intellectual property protection.<\/p>\n Asst. Prof. Nattacha Phetyim<\/strong>, Lecturer of Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Thanyaburi University, the owner of the work, revealed that at present, Thailand has about 2 million tons of plastic waste produced per year and is likely to increase continuously. However, on the average about 0.5 million tons of plastic waste has been made use of per year.\u00a0 While the remaining 1.5 million tons are still difficult to dispose due to the slowness of decay when using landfill method, and combustion will affect the environment in the case of Incineration. While used engine oils from motor vehicles are also a problem, as seen from the increasing number of motor vehicles every year, only 20 \u2013 30 percent that has been disposed correctly.\u00a0 Therefore, the research and development the prototype of Pyrolysis process between used motor oil and mixed plastic waste has been conducted to produce fuel equivalent to diesel.<\/p>\n