15 Ton/Day Waste Tire Pyrolysis Plant Project in Malaysia
A Malaysian waste management company specializing in industrial waste collection identified an opportunity to transform waste tires into valuable energy products. The company had stable access to used tires collected from automotive service centers, logistics companies, and commercial vehicle operators. However, it lacked an advanced recycling system capable of processing large quantities of waste tires efficiently.
The customer’s main objectives were:
- Reduce waste tire disposal costs.
- Recover valuable fuel resources from waste tires.
- Establish a profitable waste-to-energy business model.
- Build a recycling facility that meets environmental requirements in Malaysia.
After evaluating different recycling technologies, the customer selected a 15-ton/day waste tire pyrolysis plant to convert waste tires into pyrolysis oil, carbon black, steel wire, and combustible gas.
Professional Solution Tailored for the Client
- Waste tire pretreatment and feeding system
- High-efficiency rotary pyrolysis reactor
- Multi-stage oil condensation system
- Combustible gas recycling system
- Carbon black discharging and steel wire separation system
- Multi-stage flue gas purification and deodorization system
- Stable pyrolysis performance: The horizontal rotary reactor ensures even heat distribution and thorough thermal cracking under oxygen-free conditions, converting tire organics into high-value hydrocarbon products.
- Energy-saving operation: Pyrolysis combustible gas is purified and recycled as reactor fuel, minimizing external fuel consumption and cutting operational costs.
- High-temperature adaptability: Optimized multi-stage condensation system adapts to Malaysia’s tropical high-temperature climate, maximizing pyrolysis oil yield and product stability.
- Environmental compliance: Integrated dust removal, gas washing and deodorization treatments eliminate smoke, particulates and odors to meet local emission standards.
- Fast deployment: Modular design simplifies transportation and on-site installation, enabling quicker commissioning than traditional fixed plants.
Project Results Analysis
ISO CE Approved
The equipment quality has passed IAF, CNAS, ISO, CE certifications, Certified by international professional organizations, the equipment is safe and reliable.
AAA Credit Audited Enterprise
One of the top refining equipment manufacturers in China, The government Audited Superb as AAA credit company (top level).
Solutions for Pyrolysis And Distillation
We will provide you with the latest industry solutions, and provide you with a one-year after-sales warranty to ensure stable operation of the equipment.
24-hour service
We have professional engineers to solve various problems for you, including equipment, process, material problems, etc.
Professional R&D team
We have obtained a number of utility model patents, including distillation production equipment and pyrolysis module equipment.
Fast Delivery
We have sufficient stock of pyrolysis and distillation equipment to ensure efficient logistics and fast delivery.
1. Operational Performance
Project Location: Malaysia
Industry: Waste Tire Recycling
Equipment: 15 Ton/Day Waste Tire Pyrolysis Plant
Feedstock: End-of-Life Tires (ELTs)
Operating Schedule: 300 working days/year
Annual Waste Tire Processing Capacity
Daily processing capacity: 15 tons/day
Annual operating days: 300 days/year
Annual processing capacity:
15 × 300 = 4,500 tons/year
The plant can process approximately: 4,500 tons of waste tires annually
2. Pyrolysis Product Output
Average Pyrolysis Oil Yield
Based on mixed waste tires:
Average oil yield: 45%
Annual pyrolysis oil production: 4,500 tons × 45% = 2,025 tons/year
The project can produce approximately: 2,025 tons of tire pyrolysis oil annually
Carbon Black Recovery
Average carbon black yield: 20%
Annual carbon black production: 4,500 × 20%= 900 tons/year
Steel Wire Recovery
Average steel wire yield: 25%
Annual steel recovery: 4,500 × 25% = 1125 tons/year
Combustible Gas
Remaining non-condensable gas: Approximately 10%
The gas is recycled internally to provide heating energy for the reactor, reducing dependence on external fuel.
3. Economic Analysis and ROI Calculation
Initial Investment Cost
Estimated project investment:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 15TPD Waste Tire Pyrolysis Plant | $260,000 |
| Transportation & Installation | $40,000 |
| Civil Construction & Auxiliary Equipment | $30,000 |
| Environmental Protection System | $20,000 |
| Total Investment | Approximately $350,000 |
Annual Revenue Calculation
1. Revenue from Pyrolysis Oil
Annual production: 2,025 tons/year
Estimated selling price: $500/ton
Annual revenue: 2,025 × $500 = $1,012,500
2. Revenue from Carbon Black
Annual production: 900 tons/year
Selling price: $60/ton
Annual revenue: 900 × $60 = $54000
3. Revenue from Steel Wire
Annual production: 1125 tons/year
Selling price: $150/ton
Annual revenue: 1125 × $150 = $168750
Total Annual Revenue
Pyrolysis oil: $1,012,500
Carbon black: $54000
Steel wire: $168750
Total Estimated Revenue: $1235250/year
Annual Operating Cost
Estimated operating expenses include:
- Labor
- Electricity
- Maintenance
- Raw material transportation
- Auxiliary fuel
- Consumables
Estimated annual operating cost: $450,000/year
Annual Net Profit
Annual revenue: $1235250
Operating cost: -$450,000
Estimated Annual Profit: $785250/year
ROI Calculation
Formula:
ROI = Annual Net Profit ÷ Total Investment × 100%
Calculation:
$785250 ÷ $350,000 × 100%
= Approximately 224%
Annual ROI Estimated investment recovery period: $350,000 ÷ $785250 ≈ 4–6 months
(Actual payback depends on local product prices, operating hours, labor costs, and feedstock availability.)
Conclusion
The successful implementation of the 15-ton/day waste tire pyrolysis plant project in Malaysia demonstrates how waste management companies can transform end-of-life tires into valuable energy resources and recyclable materials.
Through customized equipment design, efficient heat utilization, advanced condensation technology, and environmental protection measures, the customer achieved stable waste tire processing performance while creating multiple revenue streams from pyrolysis oil, carbon black, and steel wire.
This project provides a practical example of how pyrolysis technology supports the circular economy by reducing landfill waste and recovering useful resources from discarded tires.
With increasing demand for sustainable waste management solutions across Southeast Asia, waste tire pyrolysis plants offer companies an opportunity to combine environmental responsibility with long-term business growth.