In recent years, the problem of rubber waste management has become one of the important environmental concerns in the country. Accumulation of used tires in the environment not only pollutes urban and rural areas, but also has lasting effects on soil and water. One of the new solutions to solve this problem is the use of rubber pyrolysis technology. In this process, unused tires are decomposed under high heat and without the presence of oxygen, and valuable products such as pyrolysis oil, carbon black and combustible gases are produced.
Aras Polymer Materials Refining Company, being located in Aras Industrial Zone near Jolfa city, has been able to provide an industrial and economic approach to waste recycling by designing and building pyrolysis lines and rubber refinery.
Why is Jolfa the right place to build a rubber pyrolysis unit?
Strategic location and export access
Jolfa, as one of the key borders of the country in the northwest of Iran, due to its proximity to Azerbaijan and Armenia, has a privileged position for the export of petrochemical products and recycled rubber derivatives. Setting up a rubber pyrolysis unit in Jolfa, in addition to meeting domestic needs, provides the possibility of exporting pyrolysis oil, carbon black and other products to the markets of the Caucasus and Russia. This export advantage makes investment in this area quickly profitable.
Existence of polymer industries and infrastructure facilities
Aras Azad Zone has well-equipped industrial infrastructure such as gas network, industrial electricity, transit roads and access to technical workforce. Ares Polymer Material Refining has used these advantages to build complete pyrolysis lines with high efficiency. Proximity to rubber factories and waste collection also ensures continuous supply of raw materials.
Getting to know the pyrolysis process of rubber
Technical principles
Pyrolysis means the thermal decomposition of organic matter without the presence of oxygen. In the process of tire pyrolysis, worn tires are heated at a temperature of about 450 to 550 degrees Celsius. This reaction separates rubber polymer chains and produces three main products:
Technical characteristics of Aras polymer material refining equipment
Ars polymer material refining production lines use multi-stage cooling condensation systems, return gas burner and double reactor, which increase productivity and reduce energy consumption. This company has designed the equipment in such a way that the useful life of the system is high and the cost of repairs is low.
Economic benefits of rubber pyrolysis unit in Jolfa
1. Profitability from recycling waste materials
According to the high volume of used tires in the country, setting up a tire pyrolysis unit in Jolfa means turning hazardous waste into a sustainable source of income. About 400 liters of pyrolysis oil and 35% carbon black can be extracted from each ton of waste rubber, which has many buyers in the world market.
2. Reducing waste disposal costs
Municipalities and transportation industries are always faced with the problem of accumulating used tires. With the pyrolysis unit, these wastes are converted into salable materials instead of being buried in the ground, thus reducing the cost of waste management.
3. Creation of sustainable employment
The construction of a complete pyrolysis line includes mechanical, distillation, quality control and packaging parts, which creates a significant job opportunity for the native youth of Jolfa and East Azarbaijan province.
4. Quick return on capital
Due to the high demand for products derived from pyrolysis, such as industrial oil and carbon black, investment in this field has a very high economic return, and the return on investment is usually achieved in less than two years.
Environmental benefits of rubber pyrolysis in Jolfa
Prevent soil and water pollution
Burying worn out tires causes toxic chemicals to enter the soil. On the other hand, rubber pyrolysis in Jolfa prevents severe pollution of water and soil resources by scientifically recycling tires.
Reducing the production of greenhouse gases
In the pyrolysis operation, no combustion takes place in the open environment and all the produced gases are recycled inside the system. This technology reduces the emission of CO2 and other greenhouse gases compared to burning tires directly.
Supporting the green economy cycle
Using the lines designed by Ares Polymer Material Refining, rubber waste can be turned into recyclable and useful products and take a step towards circular economy and sustainable development.
The role of Aras polymer material refining in the development of pyrolysis technology in Iran
Design and construction of indigenous pyrolysis lines
Ares Polymer Materials Refining is one of the few domestic companies that has succeeded in fully designing pyrolysis and rubber refinery lines with local technology. Relying on specialized technical knowledge in the field of heat and polymer materials, this company has been able to produce industrial systems with various capacities from 5 to 20 tons per day.
Providing engineering and after-sales services
In addition to manufacturing equipment, the group offers services including installation, commissioning, operator training and technical support. The work experience of this team in Aras Free Zone has shown that the implemented projects have high operational stability and optimal energy consumption.
Compliance with environmental standards
The production equipment of this company is designed according to the standards of the environmental organization. The smoke filtration system and output temperature control ensure that the pyrolysis process in Jolfa does not have any negative effects on the region's ecosystem.
Applications of pyrolysis products
Pyrolysis oil
This product is used as an alternative fuel in steam boilers, industrial furnaces and also as a raw material for the production of refined diesel fuel.
Carbon black
Industrial carbon black obtained from pyrolysis is widely used in the formulation of new tires, production of paints, plastics, masterbatch and conveyor belts.
return gas
The gas produced in the pyrolysis system can be used to heat furnaces, which significantly saves the energy consumption of the entire system.
The future of rubber pyrolysis technology in Iran
The technology of rubber pyrolysis in Jolfa is considered a model for other industrial cities in Iran. With the increasing awareness of the waste crisis and the growing need for alternative energy sources, it is expected that similar projects will be developed in other industrial areas in the coming years. Ares Polymer Materials Refining plans to export equipment and know-how, and can be known as the hub of Iran's pyrolysis technology in the region.
summary
Setting up a rubber pyrolysis unit in Jolfa is not only a smart economic decision, but also an environmental and national action. This project will create employment, sustainable waste management, alternative energy production and industrial development of Aras Free Zone. With its engineering experience and domestic production capacity, Aras Polymer Materials Refining has started a new path in the country's rubber recycling industry and can be a successful model for similar projects throughout Iran.
