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Recycling waste tires through pyrolysis offers a sustainable path to manage the growing tire disposal problem. However, conventional reactor designs often struggle with inconsistent heat distribution and inefficient material processing. These challenges can lead to incomplete pyrolysis, reducing the quality and yield of valuable byproducts like oil, gas, and carbon black.

Professionals in the field face the task of enhancing reactor efficiency while maintaining process stability and safety. The key lies in overcoming heat transfer limitations, managing gas flows, and ensuring continuous operation without frequent interruptions. Each of these elements must work in harmony to optimize the pyrolysis process.

This page explores a range of reactor designs that address these challenges head-on. From vertical cascade systems with rotating cylinders to segmented rotary kilns and spiral-shaped vessels, these designs focus on improving heat distribution, material handling, and process continuity. By implementing these strategies, professionals can achieve more efficient tire recycling, yielding higher-quality byproducts and reducing environmental impact.

1. Vertical Cascade Pyrolysis Gasification Device with Rotating Cylinder and Internal Gas Circulation for Waste Tires

CHINA UNITED ENGINEERING CORPORATION LTD, 2022

Vertical high-efficiency cascade controllable pyrolysis gasification device for waste tires that improves pyrolysis efficiency and reduces environmental pollution compared to existing methods. The device uses a vertical rotating cylinder to pyrolyze tires. The cylinder has a feeding system for introducing tires, a rotating shaft inside, and a gas extraction pipe. The shaft has channels for circulating hot gas. This allows continuous pyrolysis at high temperatures to maximize oil yield. The device also has a carbon black discharge system. The vertical design, internal gas circulation, and controlled feeding provide higher efficiency compared to horizontal systems.

2. Segmented Rotary Kiln Pyrolysis Reactor with Adjustable Heaters and Feeders for Continuous Waste Tire Processing

SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITY, UNIV SOUTHEAST, 2020

Segmented temperature-controlled continuous pyrolysis reactor for waste tires that allows precise temperature control, high efficiency, and continuous operation compared to traditional waste tire pyrolysis systems. The reactor has a sectioned rotary kiln with adjustable heaters, thermometers, and feeders. This allows dividing the kiln into zones for preheating, cracking, and heat preservation. The segmented design enables accurate temperature control in each zone for optimal pyrolysis. It also facilitates continuous feeding without blocking or leaks.

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3. Continuous Pyrolysis System with Enclosed Tubes and Integrated Induction Heating

PULLAM GREGORY, VARNEY BRIAN, 2020

Continuous pyrolysis system for recycling waste plastics and tires without batch feeding. The system has enclosed pyrolysis tubes where feedstock is continuously transported, pyrolyzed, and products removed without interruption. The tubes are heated by immersion in a heat exchanger or induction coils. It prevents contamination by confining feedstock and products inside the tubes. The system enables continuous feeding of waste to increase pyrolysis rates and avoids the need for batch feeding, purging, and residue removal steps.

4. Vertical Pyrolysis Reactor with Layered Radiant Tubes and Integrated Product Separation System

神雾科技集团股份有限公司, 2019

Pyrolysis system for recycling waste tires into usable products like oil, gas, and carbon. The system has a vertical reactor with multiple layers of radiant tubes arranged side by side. Stirring rods between the tubes loosen materials and prevent clogging. Oil and gas pipes exit each layer. The reactor has a spray tower to cool and separate the pyrolysis products. It uses regenerative radiant tubes as heat sources. The system is designed for efficient tire pyrolysis, with features like insulation, staggered tube layout, and multiple oil/gas exits per layer.

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5. Reactor with Stationary Pyrolysis Chamber and Dynamic Heating Medium for Waste Pyrolysis

TYRECYCLING KERESKEDELMI ES SZOLGALTATO KFT, 2013

Reactor and apparatus for efficient, controlled pyrolysis of waste, particularly rubber tires, that improves yield and reduces issues compared to prior art. The reactor has a pyrolysis space, inlet and outlet for heating medium flow, and a lower port for discharging solid residues. The design aims to solve problems like temperature gradients, balling, and uncontrolled movement by having a stationary pyrolysis chamber and moving the heating medium instead. The apparatus uses this reactor, a heating medium driver, and residue discharger.

6. Horizontal Rotary Reactor with Spiral Thermally Conductive Sheet and Fins for Waste Plastics and Tire Cracking

LEE KWOK SING, SOUTH CHINA REBORN RESOURCES CO LTD, SOUTH CHINA REBORN RESOURCES ZHONGSHAN CO LTD, 2011

Horizontal waste plastics and tire cracking furnace that addresses issues like sticking materials, uneven heating, and coking in horizontal rotary reactors. The furnace has a rotating reactor with a spiral thermally conductive sheet and fins to stir and scrape the material. This prevents sticking and coking compared to stationary reactors. The spiral sheet also enhances heat transfer. The reactor rotates clockwise for feeding and counterclockwise for discharging.

7. Double-Walled Reactor System with Circulating Coolant for Uniform Pyrolysis Heating

KULIKOV ALEXEY VLADIMIROVICH, VOROBYEV ANDREY ANDREEVICH, ZOBIN IGOR LEONIDOVICH, 2011

An improved process for pyrolyzing worn tires and other organic waste to extract valuable materials and reduce pollution. The process involves heating the waste inside a double-walled reactor using a preheated coolant circulating between the walls. This provides uniform heating without external burners, prevents contamination, and allows efficient extraction of solid, liquid, and gaseous pyrolysis products. Multiple reactors can be used in parallel to increase throughput. The coolant is warmed in a separate boiler.

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8. Pyrolysis Reactor System with Hot Gas Generator and Controlled Temperature Regulation

2011

Waste tire pyrolysis system that avoids explosion risks by using a hot gas generator to maintain proper temperature inside the pyrolysis reactor. The generator uses LPG, diesel, and air injection to generate hot gases that heat the reactor instead of relying solely on waste tire pyrolysis gases. This prevents explosive dust buildup by avoiding exposure of hot pyrolysis products to air. The generator also has cooling air supply to regulate reactor wall temperature.

9. Flexible Pyrolysis Apparatus with Multi-Stage Reaction Chambers for Differential Temperature Processing

OVERSEAS CAPITAL ASSETS LTD, 2009

Flexible pyrolysis apparatus and method for treating carbonizable waste like tires and plastics with different pyrolysis temperatures. The apparatus has multiple reaction chambers of decreasing size. Materials are first pyrolyzed in a larger chamber, then further pyrolyzed in smaller chambers. Gases are directed to different destinations after the second pyrolysis stage. This allows efficient pyrolysis of different materials at optimal temperatures in each chamber. It also enables treating waste like tires with mercury, where some components pyrolyze at lower temps.

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10. Batch Pyrolysis System with Internal Heat Conductors for Waste Tire Recycling

ERSHAG BENGT-STURE, 2006

Continuous batch pyrolysis system for recycling waste tires into valuable products. The system uses batch processing instead of continuous processing to improve product quality. The system involves batch reactors, heating units, solids processing units, gas/liquid processing units, and control units. The batch reactors pyrolyze waste tires in an oxygen-free atmosphere to produce pyrolysis products like oil, gas, and char. The system optimizes pyrolysis conditions for high quality products. Internal heat conductors in the reactors facilitate rapid heat transfer. This allows efficient batch processing of large volumes of waste tires to recover valuable products like oil and char. The system scales up to commercial size.

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11. Rotating Cylindrical Reactor with External Heating Pipes and Cork-Layered Loader for Waste Pyrolysis

AFANAS IEV OLEKSANDR BORYSOVYC, AFANASIEV OLEKSANDR BORYSOVYCH, PARSAI FARID AZIZOVYCH, 2006

Pyrolysis plant for waste treatment that improves the efficiency and reduces environmental impact compared to existing devices. The plant has a rotating cylindrical reactor with heating pipes on the inner wall. The reactor ends are sealed chambers for material inlet and product outlet. The loader feeds waste into a chamber covered by a cork-shaped layer. The pipes protrude outward for external heating. This allows contouring inside the reactor. The cork prevents clogging and enables continuous feeding into the rotating reactor. The pipes outside facilitate heating without narrowing the reactor entrance.

12. Recycling System with Two-Stage Pyrolysis Reactor for Organic Waste Conversion

CHEN HUANG-CHUAN, 2002

A pollution-free method and plant for recycling organic waste like tires and plastics without generating pollutants. The method involves two-stage coal preparation using a reactor for pyrolysis. The pyrolysis converts the waste into pyrolysis oil, carbon, and gases. The carbon is recovered and used as fuel. The gases are burned to provide heat for the reactor and excess used as fuel. The oil is further refined. This closed-loop recycling avoids pollution compared to open-air pyrolysis.

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13. Pyrolysis Reactor with Bottom-Mounted Heater and Rotational Speed Control for Accelerated Tire Processing

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A pyrolysis reactor for waste tires that improves efficiency and reduces costs by shortening the pyrolysis and cooling times. The reactor design features a bottom-mounted heater to create high temperatures inside. It also has an intake pipe near the reactor wall to prevent waste tires from entering the gas stream. The reactor rotation speed is increased to shorten pyrolysis time. Cooling is accelerated by circulating cold air through the reactor during rotation. This allows quicker char removal and reactor turnover. The shorter processing times reduce energy consumption compared to conventional reactors.

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14. Rotating Cylindrical Pyrolysis Reactor with Curved Intake and Central Exhaust for Waste Tires

KWON HEE DUCK, KYUNG KUK HYUN, 2001

Pyrolysis reactor for waste tires that addresses issues of yield reduction, operational failure, and char leakage during pyrolysis. The reactor has a rotating cylindrical shape with a large curved intake pipe that expands the heating area. This prevents tire pieces from entering the intake during pyrolysis, avoiding entanglement and blockages. The intake pipe has blocking jaws on the inner and outer walls to stop tire pieces. The reactor also has a large exhaust pipe passing through the center to prevent blockages. This design reduces char leakage, improves yield, and avoids mechanical failures compared to conventional reactors.

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15. Continuous Waste Tire Pyrolysis Reactor with Stirred Chamber and Integrated Heating Plate

UNIV ZHEJIANG, ZHEJIANG UNIV, 2001

A waste tire pyrolysis reactor design that enables efficient and continuous processing of waste tires into valuable products. The reactor has a stirred pyrolysis chamber with a moving stirring paddle or rabbler that agitates the tire feed as it pyrolyzes. This prevents material buildup and ensures uniform heating and reaction. The chamber also has a heating plate beneath the stirrer to provide additional heat. The reactor has an air outlet, feeding hopper, discharging port, and conveyor system to move the pyrolyzed material.

16. Spiral Reactor Vessel with Centrifugal Feedstock Conveyance for Pyrolysis of Waste Materials

CASTLE CAPITAL INC, 1993

Method and apparatus for efficiently pyrolyzing waste materials like tires, plastics, and contaminated soils to recover valuable products. The pyrolysis occurs in a spiral-shaped reactor vessel where the feedstock is conveyed at high velocity around the inner walls. This centrifugal force forces the feedstock against the walls for rapid heat transfer. The spiral shape ensures complete conversion as the feedstock travels through. The products are continuously conveyed out.

17. Rotating Pyrolysis Chamber with Swirling Arms and Integrated Airflow System

MARANGONI MECCANICA, MARANGONI MECCANICA SPA, 1990

Pyrolysis plant for tires that can self-clean and automatically revive combustion to improve efficiency and reliability. The plant has a rotating pyrolysis chamber with swirling arms to mix the tire material and air. The chamber has an intake duct for combustion air and an outlet for unburnt residues. The swirling arms and airflow promote complete combustion and prevent clogging. The rotation helps revive combustion by breaking up clumps and moving unburnt material to the edges for easier discharge.

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