Pyrolysis.
Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures in an inert atmosphere. It involves a change of chemical composition. The word is coined from the Greek-derived elements pyro "fire" and lysis "separating”
Pyrolysis-based biorefineries have great potential to convert waste such as plastic and biomass waste into energy and other valuable products, to achieve maximum economic and environmental benefits.
Tire pyrolysis -
the true recycling solution.
End of life tires.
Through extensive laboratory and pilot plant testing Zeka Energies technology partners have has developed a patented process for processing scrap tires to recover commercial-grade carbon black, steel, oil, and non-condensable fuel gas cover commercial-grade carbon black, steel, oil, and non-condensable fuel.
Worldwide, it is estimated that one billion scrap tires are produced every year. Instead of burning the tires, the system roasts them at a lower temperature in an atmosphere devoid of oxygen (so that no actual burning will occur).
This method of roasting is called pyrolysis and is used for many different processes. By using pyrolysis, the tire shreds are broken down into their three basic components: carbon black char, steel radials, and oil/gas.
From a single tire, approximately 1/3 of the weight is steel, 1/3 becomes pyro black (carbon black plus additives), and the final 1/3is oil/gas.
The products from the tire pyrolysis system are carbon black char, oil (similar to number 2 grade fuel oil), steel, and non-condensable gases. The tire pyrolysis system consists of an indirectly fired rotary kiln, steel recovery, char handling, grinding & pelletizing circuit, oil
condensing system, and gas cleaning system. The system is designed to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
This product line system offers a true recycling solution to a large amount of rubber used in tires and industrial products. Recycled materials can be used to make new rubber products.