Scrap tires are loaded using a dry feed tower and air is replaced with nitrogen. Hydrocarbon vapors are drawn off and passed through a condenser to remove the oil components. The remaining hydrocarbon vapor is directed to a scrubber, removing hydrogen sulfide before recovery as a gaseous fuel. The steel and carbon black are separated in a water bath. The carbon is ground to a suitable particle size for reuse in new rubber manufacturing or other processes.
Steel is sold for reuse.
This does not include the benefit of replacing virgin carbon black with recycled carbon black, thereby eliminating greenhouse gas emissions generated during the production of virgin material. The company is focusing on the development, licensing, and sale of the technology for medical waste and tire reduction applications. The company is developing a network of sales agents throughout the world and is seeking additional alliances with well-established agents and distributors. This document was originally published July, 2000. It is best viewed with the font Times, size 12.