Principle of operation — FORTAN pyrolysis plant

FORTAN pyrolysis plants represent advanced technology for converting waste into valuable resources through a highly efficient thermal decomposition process. The core principle of FORTAN is based on the controlled pyrolysis of organic and hydrocarbon-containing materials, including tires, plastics, industrial waste, and oil sludge, with minimal environmental impact.

Step-by-Step process of FORTAN pyrolysis

1. Waste loading
Feedstock such as rubber, plastic, or oil waste is loaded into the sealed reactor chamber. The design allows for batch or continuous operation, depending on the plant configuration.

2. Oxygen-Free heating
Inside the reactor, waste is gradually heated to 850°C in the absence of oxygen. This prevents combustion and instead triggers thermal decomposition (pyrolysis).

3. Thermal decomposition
At target temperatures, complex organic molecules break down into simpler compounds — producing pyrolysis gas, liquid fuel (pyrolysis oil), and solid carbon residue (char or carbon black). Metal elements (from tires or certain waste) are also separated for recycling.

4. Gas & oil recovery
The generated gas and vaporized hydrocarbons are directed through a series of cyclones, condensers, and separation systems.
— Pyrolysis oil is collected and can be used as industrial fuel or further refined.
— Pyrolysis gas (non-condensable fraction) is often recycled within the unit to support the reactor’s own heating, making the process energy-efficient and reducing external fuel consumption.

5. Carbon black & metal extraction
Solid carbon residue (carbon black) is removed after each cycle. In tire pyrolysis, scrap metal is automatically separated for further use.

6. Emissions cleaning
FORTAN plants are equipped with advanced filtration and cleaning systems for exhaust gases. This ensures compliance with strict environmental standards and minimizes harmful emissions.

Key advantages of FORTAN pyrolysis plants

Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of feedstocks, including tires, plastics, oil sludge, and municipal solid waste.
Resource Recovery: Produces marketable outputs — pyrolysis oil, gas, carbon black, and scrap metal.
Energy Efficiency: Uses produced pyrolysis gas as a primary energy source for the process.
Modular & Scalable: FORTAN plants can be tailored to different capacities and operational requirements, from compact installations to large industrial plants.
Environmental Safety: Designed to meet or exceed EU and international environmental standards, with advanced exhaust purification.
Automation: Modern control systems provide automated process management, remote monitoring, and safety diagnostics.

Typical Applications

Waste tire recycling and resource recovery
Plastic waste to fuel conversion
Oil sludge and refinery waste treatment
Municipal solid waste processing for energy and resource extraction

Why Choose FORTAN?

By installing a FORTAN pyrolysis plant, businesses and municipalities benefit from efficient waste management, reduced environmental footprint, and the opportunity to generate additional revenue streams through the sale of fuel, gas, carbon black, and recycled metal.

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