Tires and Plastics to Fuel and Recovered Carbon Black

Discarded tires and non-recyclable plastics represent a major environmental burden—but with our cutting-edge Resident Time Technology (RTT) system by ARTI, these materials become valuable energy resources.
This advanced modular depolymerization unit converts shredded tires and plastics into:
  • Low-emission renewable fuel (diesel or synthetic crude)
  • High-grade syngas for power generation or hydrogen production
  • Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) – a critical industrial material used in rubber, inks, plastics, and coatings

Process Overview

The RTT system thermally decomposes hydrocarbons in a low-oxygen environment across a three-stage retort design:

  1. Fast pyrolytic breakdown in the upper retort
  2. Deeper thermal cracking at high residence time in lower stages
  3. Gas cleaning and oil recovery for downstream upgrading

This enables efficient recovery of energy and materials without incineration and without toxic emissions.

Why It Matters

Circular Economy Impact
Converts end-of-life tires and plastic waste into feedstock for new products.
Valuable Byproducts
rCB can replace virgin carbon black in industrial processes—creating both economic and environmental value.
Minimal Emissions
The closed-loop design ensures near-zero atmospheric discharge and no wastewater.
Modular & Scalable
Units scale from 100 to 200 tonnes per day, suitable for urban or industrial deployment.
Backed by Engineering Leaders
System implementation, safety compliance, and operator training are managed by WSP, with R&D input from Dr. Latif Mahjoob.