Pyrolysis reactor is the key equipment for pyrolysis. Beston has different pyrolysis reactor designs to choose from, including skid-mounted design, rotary and fixed (horizontal) designs. They are commonly used to convert old tires, plastic, rubber, oil sludge into liquid oil. But the reactor design will influence the distribution of raw materials, product yield, etc. Each one differs from the others. Below are more features for your reference. Welcome to contact Beston for a custom proposal.
Beston Pyrolysis Reactor Design
Beston has 5 models of pyrolysis machines for sale, which employ skid-mounted (moveable base), rotary, and fixed (horizontal) pyrolysis reactors. The reactor is used to loading raw materials, which is heated to produce oil gas. Beston pyrolysis reactor material is mainly made of Q245R boiler steel, which is 16 mm in thickness, which makes the reactor durable to use. More than that, we adopt advanced technology, like automatic welding, ultrasonic flaw detection, to make sure its safety. Below are more details for your reference.
Skid-Mounted Pyrolysis Reactor
Features: 1. Movable base make it move easily. 2. It is a mini-scale design, which is affordable to invest in. 3. Convenient to install and transport.
Model | BLJ-3 | |
Capacity | 1-3t/d | |
Working Process | Batch | |
Reactor Size | φ1400*4900mm | |
Reactor Material | Q245R | |
Drive System | 350 reducer+4kw drive motor | |
Land (L*W*H) | 18m*4.2m*6m | |
Power | 16.65kw | |
Burner | 2*200,000 kcal | |
Total Weight of Shipped Materials | About 18t | |
Number of Containers | 1*40HQ | |
Noise (dB) | ≤60 | |
Heating Materials | Fuel oil (including tyre/plastic pyrolysis oil), natural gas, LPG, diesel, etc. | |
Condensing System | Vertical Condenser | φ426*3000 Single piece condensing area 7.58m2 |
3-in-1 Condenser | 3000*2200*2250 Condensing area 17.51m2 |
Rotary Pyrolysis Reactor
Features: 1. The pyrolysis reactor is rotating during working, which makes sure the raw materials can be heated evenly. Also, it can prolong the service life of the reactor.
2. The feeding inlet can be customized according to the materials you process.
Model | BLJ-3 | BLJ-6 | BLJ-10 | BLL-16 | BLL-30 | |
Capacity | 1-3t/d | 4-6t/d | 8-10t/d | 12-16t/d | 30-35t/d | |
Working Process | Batch | Batch | Batch | Semi-continuous | Fully continuous | |
Reactor Size | φ1400*4900mm | φ2200*6000mm | φ2600*6600mm | φ2800*7100mm | φ1800*18500mm | |
Reactor Material | Q245R | Q245R | Q245R | Q245R | 310S stainless steel | |
Drive System | 350 reducer+4kw drive motor | 400 reducer+5.5kw drive motor | 400 reducer+5.5kw drive motor | 500 reducer+7.5kw drive motor | ZQH650-50 reducer+15kw frequency conversion motor | |
Land (L*W*H) | 18m*4.2m*6m | 30m*12m*8m | 30m*13m*8m | 33m*13m*8m | 70m*20m*10m | |
Power | 16.65kw | 37.85kw | 44.3kw | 55.6kw | 256kw | |
Burner | 2*200,000 kcal | 2*300,000 kcal | 2*300,000 kcal | 2*400,000 kcal | 2.5 million kcal per set | |
Total Weight of Shipped Materials | About 18t | About 24.5t | About 28t | About 34.5t | About 150t | |
Number of Containers | 1*40HQ | 1*40FR+1*40HQ+1*20 GP | 1*40FR+2*40HQ | 1*40FR+2*40HQ | 25m*8m bulk cargo+8*40HQ | |
Noise (dB) | ≤60 | ≤60 | ≤60 | ≤60 | ≤60 | |
Heating Materials | Fuel oil (including tyre/plastic pyrolysis oil), natural gas, LPG, diesel, etc. | |||||
Condensing System | Vertical Condenser | φ426*3000 Single piece condensing area 7.58m2 | φ630*3600 Single piece condensing area 17.8m2 | φ630*3600 Single piece condensing area 17.8m2 | φ820*3600 Single piece condensing area 35.6m2 | φ920*3200 2 sets of vertical condenser |
3-in-1 Condenser | 3000*2200*2250 Condensing area 17.51m2 | 5800*2260*2500 Condensing area 35.85m2 | 5800*2260*2500 Condensing area 35.85m2 | 8000*2260*2500 Condensing area 49.5m2 |
Fixed (Horizontal) Pyrolysis Reactor
Horizontal pyrolysis reactor is commonly used in the continuous plant. With a screw feeder, the raw material keeps moving forward and absorbs heat for pyrolysis, and then produces oil and gas. Also, it uses U-shaped tubes inside to speed up the pyrolysis process.
Features: 1. Continuous working, large capacity. 2. Indirect heating. U-shaped tube design inside to heat up the materials quickly. 3. Modular design makes it easy to transport, install and replace.
Model | BST-05 Pro (skid-mounted) | BST-10 | BST-30 | BST-50 |
Input Capacity | 0.3-0.5m³/h | 2-4m³/h | 7-9m³/h | 10-15m³/h |
Reactor Size | φ830mm*L5500mm | φ1300mm*L14051mm | φ1700mm*L14180mm | φ2000mm*L14260mm |
Land for Equipment (L*W*H, Standard Configuration) | 10m*8m*3.9m | 29m*15m*5m | 30m*15m*8m | 35m*18m*9m |
Weight (Standard Configuration) | 15T | 35T | 35T | 49T |
Energy Consumption (Standard Configuration) | 31kw/h | 34.7kw/h | 61.5kw/h | 116kw/h |
Working Method | Fully continuous | |||
Feeding Requirement | Size: ≤20mm; moisture: ≤15%; strong liquidity | |||
Structure | Double barrel single hearth | Double barrel double hearth | ||
Reactor Material | Q245R | Q245R+310S | ||
Speed | 1-9RPM | |||
Control Method | Automatic control | |||
Pressure | Micro negative pressure | Micro negative pressure | Micro negative pressure | Micro negative pressure |
Heating Material | Diesel, natural gas, heavy oil, biomas, etc. | Diesel, natural gas, heavy oil, biomas, etc. | Diesel, natural gas, heavy oil, biomas, etc. | Diesel, natural gas, heavy oil, biomas, etc. |
Heating Method | Direct heating | |||
Noise (dB) | ≤80 | ≤80 | ≤80 | ≤80 |
Condenser | Circulating water cooling | Circulating water cooling | Circulating water cooling | Circulating water cooling |
Rotation Method | External gear rotation | External gear rotation | External gear rotation | External gear rotation |
Main Components
1. Lower drive 2. Upper drive device 3. Upper helix 4. Drive rack 5. Lower spirals 6. Buffer room 7. Hot air outlet 8. Oil and gas exports 9. Lower heat exchanger 10. Top heat exchanger 11. Continuous pyrolysis framework
It also contains a pressure gauge, a remote thermometer, and a slag tapping hole on the right side.
Out of the heat exchanger, there is an external insulation layer and casing. While for rotary design, there is an external insulation layer and casing out of the reactor to keep the heat.
How to Build a Pyrolysis Reactor?
Beston Group Co., LTD. offers installation services. Also, we will provide you with a custom layout design once we get your order. So you can build the foundation when we prepare your machines. Once you receive the machine and get the basic construction works ready, we will send our engineers on site for your installation. During the COVID-19, we also offer an online installation service.

How to Choose A Suitable Pyrolysis Reactor?
As mentioned, the reactor will influence the distribution of raw materials and the working method. Below are the differences between rotary and fixed reactors.
Reactor Types | Rotary Reactor | Fixed Reactor |
Feeding Method | Manually (whole tyres ) or Automatic (shredded tires) | Automatic (shredded tires) |
Foundation | Required | No need |
Working Method | Batch / Semi-continuous | Continuous |
Feeding Capacity | 1-15 ton/batch | 20-24 ton |
Heating Method | Direct heating | Indirect heating |
Generally, the rotary reactor is commonly used in batch plants. The raw materials can be fed manually and then heat the reactor for pyrolysis. You can feed in the whole tyres or shredded tires. The latter one can improve the pyrolysis efficiency and the actual feeding capacity. Then it needs 8-10 hours to cool down for another batch. While the fixed one is continuous, which is often equipped with an automatic feeding system and discharging system. So you can discharge while feeding. But it requires that the raw materials are smaller than 20 mm in size and with less than 15% water content. It means you need more auxiliary equipment, which will increase your investment cost. Below is a pyrolysis machine video for your reference.
Beston Tips
Different pyrolysis reactor types have their features. What you need is to buy from reliable pyrolysis reactor manufacturers. Then choose a suitable one according to your own conditions. So before choosing a reactor, please ask yourself the questions below:
- What raw materials will you process?
- How many tons will you process per day?
- How much will you spend on this project?
- Is it expensive to hire a worker in your place?
- How large the available space do you have?
- Your local environmental protection policy.
You can also contact Beston Group Co., LTD. for help directly. We have a professional team to help you to get an ideal pyrolysis reactor.