TPO at a Glance
What is Tire Pyrolysis Oil (TPO)?
TPO at a Glance
Advantages of TPO
There are many advantages in using TPO as alternative fuel. Here are a few of the most
significant advantages.
| Keterangan | Diesel | TPO |
|---|---|---|
| Price per liter** | Rp.16.500,- | Contact us for the latest prices |
| Monthly cost | Rp. 264.000.000,- | Rp. 96.000.000,- |
| Yearly cost | Rp. 3.168.000.000,- | Rp. 1.152.000.000,- |
| Cost savings** | 40 – 50% |
Replacing diesel with TPO helps to save up to 40 – 50% cost and up to 30% calories.
* average price in Jabodetabek, changes without notice might apply
** Compared to diesel
| Keterangan | Solar Industri | RCO |
|---|---|---|
| Usage per month/litre (average use in mid-sized industry) |
16.000 ltr | 16.000 ltr |
| **Savings in calories (diesel calories = 9,240 | TPO=10,400) |
25% – 30% |
Replacing diesel with TPO is more efficient as it produces 25 – 30% more calories compared to diesel.
Diesel = 9.240 kkal/liter, TPO = 10.400 kkal/liter.
** Compared to diesel industri.
In addition to producing TPO, pyrolysis also yields rubber powder, steel wire scraps, and carbon
black, which are valuable for various industrial needs. Carbon black, one of the products
generated, is a crucial component in tire manufacturing to enhance flexibility and strength. It is
also used as a pigment in the production of plastics, rubber, and more.
TPO Application
TPO is commonly used as a substitute for diesel, residual gas, and coal as fuel for boiler burner
machines. It can also be used for cooking stoves or fire furnaces. TPO is safe for boiler machines
because it is rubber-based and does not leave residue or deposits when the machine finishes
operating.
Adjust the position of the TPO to match the height of the burner so that the suction/pressure
pump to the nozzle works optimally and the TPO flows smoothly. It is recommended to use a
standard burner nozzle (hole diameter remains original). This ensures that when using TPO,
there is no need to adjust the air window opening (air/oxygen mixture during combustion),
which affects the calorific value produced when the TPO is burned.
If there is no change to the nozzle/sprayer but exhaust smoke is coming out of the chimney
(exhaust), it is because the air/oxygen mixture is too high, and the air window opening needs
adjustment.
Do not forget to add a filter to the line before the burner when using TPO.
The types of burners that can use TPO are jet burners and rotary cup burners.
*Tests are done with water tube/fire tube/thermal oils boiler model.