Value of Tire Pyrolysis for Oil Production
What Is Tire Pyrolysis for Oil Production
Tire pyrolysis, simply put, involves heating used tires in an oxygen-deficient or low-oxygen environment to decompose them into oil, carbon black, steel wire, and combustible gases. This technology, called “pyrolysis,” is currently recognized as one of the most profitable methods for processing used tires.
Core Products of Tire Pyrolysis for Oil Production
Taking the processing of 1 ton of waste tires as an example, the proportions and uses of each product are as follows:
| Product | Percentage | Main Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Cracked Oil | Approximately 40%-45% | Industrial boiler fuel, asphalt mixing plant fuel, and marine power oil can be refined into diesel fuel. |
| Carbon Black | Approximately 30%-35% | In tire manufacturing, rubber products, inks, and pigments, it can replace industrial carbon black after further processing. |
| Steel Wire | Approximately 12%-15% | Steelmaking by remelting, steel fiber in concrete |
| Combustible Gas | Approximately 5%-10% | Recycling as heating fuel to achieve energy self-sufficiency |
Core Value of Tire Pyrolysis for Oil Production
(I) Environmental Value
Tires are a form of “black pollution,” taking up space everywhere, difficult to degrade, and toxic when burned. Pyrolysis can turn this waste into usable resources, truly achieving “complete utilization and zero residue.” Processing 1 ton of waste tires can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 1.1 tons.
(II) Energy Value
The oil obtained from pyrolysis can be used directly as industrial fuel in boilers of cement plants and power plants. With further refining, it can be made into marine fuel, aviation kerosene, and even diesel. Domestic technology already exists that can reduce the harmful chlorine content in the oil from 115 ppm to below 9 ppm, significantly improving oil quality.
(III) Material Value
The carbon black and steel wire from tires can be recycled. The recycled carbon black can be processed and reused to make tires, and the recycled steel wire is also a good raw material for steelmaking, which can be sold directly to steel mills.
(iv) Economic value: considerable investment returns
Taking a production line processing 12 tons of waste tires per day as an example:
Daily Revenue: Recovered oil (approx. 4.8 tons × 2700 yuan/ton) + Steel wire (approx. 1.8 tons × 1500 yuan/ton) + Carbon black (approx. 4.2 tons × 300 yuan/ton) ≈ 15,800 yuan
Daily Cost: Raw material cost (12 tons × 750 yuan) + Labor cost (3 people × 300 yuan) + Electricity cost, etc. ≈ 10,200 yuan
Daily Profit: Approx. 5600 yuan
The core value of tire pyrolysis lies in turning waste tires into combustible oil, usable carbon black, and steel wire suitable for steelmaking. This solves the problem of black pollution while also generating profit. Although challenges remain, with technological advancements and policy support, this industry has an increasingly promising future within the circular economy.
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