FAQ'S

Inputs- cars v Semi tires?

All units accept standard passenger (PCP) and truck (TBA) tires. Heavier-wall truck tires deliver slightly higher mass/ton but similar yield %. Mixed streams are common; ensure metal removal and size reduction per the feed spec in your proposal.

Utilities per ton for pre-processing?

Pre-processing power is site-equipment dependent (shredders, magnets, granulators) and not part of the PE-series utility table. As a planning proxy: include the shredder OEM’s kWh/ton plus our reactor table for the pyrolysis stage

Additional equipment recommended?

Yes — typically forklift/telehandler, infeed conveyor or auger, magnetic separation, weigh scale, dust collection (as required by code), and fire-watch/infrared for tire storage. Details are set during pre-FEED.

Space requirements – equipment vs working area?

Pre-processing power is site-equipment dependent (shredders, magnets, granulators) and not part of the PE-series utility table. As a planning proxy: include the shredder OEM’s kWh/ton plus our reactor table for the pyrolysis stage

Capacity – Daily Throughput?

WL3 (3-tons per day), WL6 (6-tons per day), WL50 (50-tons per day)

WL 100 (100-tons per day), WL150 (150-Tons per day)

Labor – Tires processed per ton?

Labor varies with site logistics. For the pyrolysis line, 3 operators/shift run a single line (all models up to 60 TPD). Pre-processing labor depends on your shredder/grinder automation.

Outputs from Stage 1?

Scrap steel yield mirrors tire carcass content; polymer fraction proceeds to Stage 2. Pre-batching is common to support continuous reactor operation.

What inputs are required?

Sized tire/biomass feed plus electrical power (208/230 Volts AC 3 phase 60Hz) and start-up fuel (LP Gas, natural gas or Diesel) once hot, the system uses recovered syngas for >85% of process heat.

What ancillary tools are recommended?

A Spare pump, instrument air compressor (if not plant-supplied), and routine cleaning tools. We ship a 12-month consumables kit and define PM in the O&M manual.

Utilities per ton – Electrical & Fuel?

Utilities scale by model. Using WL30-P (30 TPD) as example:

• Electrical: ~35 kW at 30 TPD 08 kWh/ton (35 kW + 1.25 t/hr).

• Start-up fuel: ~12 gal/hr heavy oil 9.6 gal/ton during start-up only. After stabilization, burners are primarily syngas-fired; auxiliary fuel drops dramatically.

The draft figure “70 kWh and 80 kg/h natural gas” is not our spec for WL50-P. Our heaters are designed around heavy oil start-up and syngas recycle; natural gas is optional where available.

Space & special requirements?

See the model spec sheets for details. All models use closed-loop cooling (< 40 °C return), negative pressure -50 to -100 Pa, and require 4,000 psi pad. Fire suppression per code; electrical room separation as required by AHJ.

Capacity & cycle?

Reactors are continuous systems with 60 days, and 3 days planned maintenance. Throughputs are in Tons per day (TPD); conversion to short tons or metric tons can be provided in proposals.

What labor & attendance is needed?

3 operators/shift per line (WL3-WL50). Centralized control increases staffing to 5-6 for WL150. Lines are not left unattended; remote monitoring assists but does not replace operators.

Outputs & values – planning basis?

• Oil: ~45% of input mass. Empirically ~143 gal/ton for tire feed (see PE3/PE6 daily outputs). Sold as pyrolysis crude or upgraded to diesel in WD-D. Pricing is contract-dependent; typical planning range used in this packet is $1.50-$3.00/gal (ex-works unless otherwise contracted).

• Carbon black/ biochar: ~35% of input mass. Value depends on ash, particle size, activation/milling, and buyer specs. We support QA steps (sieving, oil adsorption, ash testing) to target higher tiers. Pricing and logistics are buyer-contract dependent.

• Syngas: of input mass. Reburned to supply process heat; usually no net sale.

The draft numbers 40/35/15 (and “$800-2,500/ton” for carbon black) are not applicable. Our planning ratios are 45/35/20 by mass and carbon products are priced by weight and spec, not gallon.

What inputs are required?

Pyrolysis crude oil from WL-series plus electric power (model-dependent) and standard cooling water. Upgrading is achieved via thermal fractionation to diesel/kerosene ranges. Blending for high-cetane targets can be arranged with off-takers

Capacity & cycle?

Reactors are continuous systems with 60-day runs and ~3-day planned maintenance. Throughputs are in metric TPD; conversion to short tons can be provided in proposals.

Utilities per ton?

Utilities vary by model and cut plan; use proposal figures. Where prior drafts list “70 kWh & 80 kg/h natural gas”, note that distillation modules are electrically driven with thermal duty supplied by packaged heaters; natural gas is optional where preferred by owner.

Space & special requirements?

Skid/module footprints are sized to match the paired reactor output. Provide secondary containment for tanks, fire-rated separation where required, and truck loading aprons with spill control.

What is the capacity & timing?

Each WL-D model is sized for the matched reactor daily crude output (e.g., ~4,300 gal/day from WL50). Distillation runs concurrently with the reactor during normal operations.

How much labor is needed?

Managed by the same 3-operator cadre per shift for single-line sites.

What outputs are produced?

Cut plan determines fractions; a diesel-optimized plan yields predominantly #2 low-sulfur, high-cetane diesel, with smaller kerosene/light fractions and a heavy bottoms stream recycled or sold. Final yields are contract- and recipe-specific.

What are the containment requirements?

Design for >110% of the largest single tank within each diked area

(typical SPCC practice). Use API 650/620 vertical tanks for bulk and UL-142, day tanks as applicable. Include lined berms, sumps, and overfill/level alarms.

What pumps & metering are requirements?

We specify positive-displacement pumps with custody-transfer-grade meters (Coriolis or PD with temperature compensation) for truck loading. Meter class and calibration intervals are defined in procurement specs; buyer may require third-party seal/verification.

What is the lead time (order install/training)?

Lead time is quote specific. Typical planning envelope: 2-6 months, fabrication + 2-6 weeks install/commissioning per line, dependent on customs, site readiness, and utility signoffs.

What is the system life & warranty?

Reactor design life 15-20+ years with PM; 5-year reactor warranty standard. Other component warranties per OEM.

Expected maintenance & downtime?

A Quarterly PM with lubrication, and inspections. Operating cadence: 60 days on / ~3 days planned maintenance. Annual budgets scale from ~$30k (PE3) to ~$250k (WL150).

Support in case of failure?

If a fault occurs, the PLC places equipment in a safe state. Our team provides 36-month remote diagnostics and on-site service per support plan; critical spares are included for year one

Where are the reference sites?

Active demo: Orlando, Florida. Additional sites: are coming online ask your representative for locations. Site visits coordinated under NDA and host availability.

What are the regulatory requirements?

Generally, includes air permit, fire code compliance (NFPA), SPCC for tanks/containment, stormwater control, and any scrap water discharge permits. Requirements are jurisdiction-specific; we provide the equipment data pack for your EOR/permitting team.

Pyrolysis oil vs Petroleum crude?

Pyrolysis oil is a thermally cracked product from tires/biomass with higher oxygenates, acidity, and instability than petroleum crude. It is not pipelining crude; we distill on-site to produce ASTM-grade diesel and light fractions suitable for sale.