Reference equipment system · final scope dependent
PYROLYSIS EQUIPMENT COST
Batch and continuous pyrolysis equipment costs.
Compare indicative batch equipment ranges from 750 to 15,000 kg per load and a continuous system rated at 30 tonnes per day. Plastic configurations add 15% for the additional equipment required.
01 / INDICATIVE PRICES
Base batch range and plastic conversion by nominal size.
Use these ranges for early planning. A formal proposal converts them into a project-specific quotation. The base column is for a tire-oriented batch configuration; the plastic column applies a 15% planning allowance for the additional equipment required.
| Nominal loading size | Base batch range · tire | Plastic batch · +15% | Package basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750 kg | USD 25,000–40,000 | USD 28,750–46,000 | Reactor + condensing equipment |
| 4,000 kg | USD 40,000–75,000 | USD 46,000–86,250 | Reactor + condensing equipment |
| 10,000 kg | USD 55,000–110,000 | USD 63,250–126,500 | Reactor + condensing equipment |
| 15,000 kg | USD 80,000–140,000 | USD 92,000–161,000 | Reactor + condensing equipment |
02 / CONTINUOUS SYSTEM
Continuous pyrolysis equipment rated at 30 tonnes per day.
The reviewed 30-TPD reference configuration is rated at 1.25 tonnes per hour. Its budget is set by the feedstock basis, environmental requirements, metallurgy and project-specific equipment scope.
The range depends on feedstock type and form, pretreatment interface, reactor and product-recovery technology, site environmental requirements, automation, materials, redundancy and required documentation. Plastic service adds 15% for additional feeding and product-handling equipment. The formal proposal defines exactly what is included; installation, civil works, utilities, freight, commissioning and turnkey guarantees remain separate unless stated.
PLASTIC EQUIPMENT RANGE = BASE RANGE × 1.15How the 30-tonne-per-day equipment train is organized.
This manufacturer-neutral summary consolidates the reviewed technical packages into a reference configuration. The final design and equipment list are defined for the project feedstock, site and contracted performance basis.
- Throughput
- 1.25 t/h · 30 t/day
- Electrical basis
- 120 kW installed · ≈70 kW running
- Operator basis
- 3 operators / shift
- Reference envelope
- ≈31 × 15 × 10 m
Typical 30-TPD modules
- Sealed, metered feeding with weighing and screw-transfer equipment
- Two-section continuous reactor train with hot-air circulation heating
- Multi-condenser product recovery, collection tanks and closed cooling loop
- Two-stage sealed solids discharge and product transfer
- Process-gas safety, pressure stabilization and reuse as process fuel
- Central PLC controls with pressure, temperature and level instrumentation
- 01Feed interfacePrepared material
- 02Sealed meteringWeighing + feed screw
- 03Thermal conversionContinuous reactor
- 04Product recoveryMulti-condenser train
- 05Liquid handlingCollection tanks
This functional overview develops into a project P&ID and final arrangement based on feedstock, emissions requirements, site conditions and contracted scope.
03 / DOCUMENTED BATCH EQUIPMENT
Typical equipment details for the reviewed batch sizes.
These manufacturer-neutral profiles summarize reviewed equipment configurations for 750, 4,000 and 15,000 kg nominal batch loads. They illustrate the planning scope, which Pyrtherm develops into the final proposal.
Compact integrated batch package
A transportable frame combines the small reactor and its main vapor, liquid-product and control equipment.
- Reactor
- Ø 1.20 m × 3.00 m
- Drive
- 2.2 kW reducer motor
- Format
- Integrated pre-assembled frame
Core reactor + condensation
- Rotary reactor with gear and reducer
- Tubular and rectangular condensation stages
- Oil-gas purification, oil-water separation, two oil tanks, product pump and syngas collector
Common auxiliaries and options
- Heating, draft and ceramic-filter emission package
- Instrumentation and internal solids discharge
- Integrated structure and project-specific site connections
Mid-size batch reactor package
A longer rotary reactor is paired with staged condensation and can be supplied with hydraulic feed and cooling auxiliaries.
- Reactor
- Ø 1.60 m × 8.00 m
- Drive
- 5.5 kW reducer motor
- Condensing
- Tubular + rectangular units
Core reactor + condensation
- Reactor gear, reducer, feed port, vapor outlet and four support rollers
- Tubular condenser, rectangular condenser and product-oil handling
- Purification device, oil-water separator, two tanks, 2.2 kW oil pump and syngas collector
Common auxiliaries and options
- 60-ton hydraulic automatic feeder and cooling tower
- Dual-fuel burners, blowers, draft system, stack and ceramic filtration
- Internal carbon-black discharge and process instrumentation
Large front-discharge batch package
A heavy-duty reactor and extended condensation train support a larger batch and a wider selection of feed, discharge and metallurgy options.
- Reactor
- Ø 2.80 m × 8.10 m
- Shell
- 18 mm quoted thickness
- Condensing
- 39 × 6 m pipes · 234 m total
Core reactor + condensation
- Front-discharge rotary reactor with internal screw and dual-door arrangement
- First-stage cooling, insulated oil-gas purification, oil-water separation and anti-backfire protection
- Large rectangular condenser, two nominal 3-ton oil tanks, interconnections and controls
Common auxiliaries and options
- 15CrMo metallurgy upgrade and prefabricated steel furnace foundation
- 80-ton hydraulic feeder on an electric sliding track
- Automatic front-door solids discharge, ceramic filtration, stack and cooling tower
The 10,000 kg range remains available for budgeting. Its detailed equipment list is issued after feedstock and operating requirements are defined.
05 / SCOPE BOUNDARY
Equipment price and complete plant cost are different numbers.
The price sections describe equipment budgets. A commercial project requires additional systems and execution scope that must be budgeted separately.
Price-table basis
- ✓Pyrolysis reactor equipment specified for the selected size
- ✓Condensing equipment specified for the selected technology
- ✓Base batch equipment range for tire service
- ✓Continuous equipment-system range for 30 tonnes per day
- ✓15% additional-equipment allowance for batch and continuous plastic configurations
- ✓Exact inclusions confirmed only in the formal equipment proposal
Additional scope for a complete plant
- +Feedstock preparation, shredding, drying, storage or conveying
- +Civil works, foundations, buildings and site infrastructure
- +Utilities, electrical distribution, site-wide emissions treatment and fire protection
- +Freight, insurance, duties, taxes and inland logistics
- +Installation, commissioning, training and operating labor
- +Full EPC, LSTK or turnkey project delivery and performance guarantees
06 / RANGE DRIVERS
Why two reactors of the same size can cost differently.
The selected technology and specification determine where a package falls inside the range.
Process technology
Batch, semi-continuous and continuous configurations require different feeding, sealing, discharge and control systems.
Feedstock basis
Plastic and tire feedstocks impose different vapor, solids, contamination and product-handling duties.
Materials & fabrication
Metallurgy, plate thickness, refractory, welding requirements and manufacturing standards affect cost.
Condensing configuration
The number of stages, heat-transfer area, cooling basis, product phase behavior and separation requirements change the equipment list.
Controls & automation
Instrumentation, PLC scope, safety interlocks, data logging and remote support vary by project.
Environmental basis
Local emissions limits, monitoring, permitting and treatment scope can materially change the continuous equipment package.
Commercial basis
Origin, lead time, documentation, inspection, Incoterm, warranty and currency exposure affect the final quotation.
07 / QUOTE INPUTS
What Pyrtherm needs to issue a useful quotation.
A short technical basis is enough to replace the broad range with a project-specific equipment proposal.
01
Plastic or tire feedstock and its physical form
02
Target loading size and desired daily production
03
Preferred batch, semi-continuous or continuous technology
04
Expected operating hours and availability
05
Applicable emissions limits and environmental permit basis
06
Project country, delivery point and required commercial term
07
Required documentation, manufacturing code and automation level
08 / QUESTIONS
Key factors for comparing quotations.
01How much does a 30-tonne-per-day continuous pyrolysis system cost?+
The indicative 30-TPD equipment-system range is USD 900,000–2,200,000, depending on feedstock, environmental requirements, metallurgy and configuration. A continuous plastic configuration adds 15% for additional equipment, resulting in an indicative USD 1,035,000–2,530,000 range.
02Why does a plastic configuration add 15%?+
The 15% is a preliminary allowance for the additional equipment required to convert a tire-oriented batch or continuous configuration for plastic service. The formal proposal defines the exact scope after feedstock evaluation.
03How does reactor metallurgy change the price?+
Q345 or another approved carbon-manganese steel generally anchors the lower end. Cr-Mo, 304/304L, 316/316L, 310/310S and high-temperature nickel alloys increase material, fabrication, heat-treatment and inspection costs. Full-alloy construction may exceed the displayed range, so Pyrtherm can specify selective upgrades only where the service requires them.
04Is the 15,000 kg package a complete turnkey plant?+
The two price columns cover reactor and condensing equipment. Pyrtherm develops a complete installed plant by adding the required process, utility, civil, environmental and execution scope.
05Does 10,000 kg mean production per day?+
It identifies the nominal equipment loading size. Daily output is calculated from the material loaded, cycle time, operating mode, uptime and number of production cycles or trains.
06Can Pyrtherm also deliver the complete plant?+
Yes. Pyrtherm can separately define and execute equipment supply, EPCM, EPC or turnkey / LSTK delivery, including commissioning and contract-defined performance testing.
REQUEST A FORMAL QUOTE
Turn the range into a defined equipment package.
Share the feedstock, loading size, desired production, project location and technology preference. Pyrtherm will define the correct reactor and condensation scope before issuing a commercial proposal.
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