Single Hollow Flight Thermal Processor for Cooling Carbon

General Description

In the evolving hydrogen production landscape, a collaboration between an engineering design firm and an emerging renewable energy company represents a significant advancement in pyrolysis technology applications. The engineering and design firm specializing in energy transition technologies has provided critical engineering support for the renewable energy company’s microwave pyrolysis technology. This innovative approach uses microwaves to convert natural gas into hydrogen and solid carbon without generating CO2 emissions. Their partnership demonstrates the growing importance of specialized material handling systems in next-generation pyrolysis applications. The renewable energy company’s technology requires precise material conveyance under controlled conditions, exactly the type of engineering challenge where KWS equipment excels.

Pyrolysis presents unique material handling challenges due to high operating temperatures (typically 750 to 1,650-degrees F), potentially corrosive environments, and the necessity for oxygen-free conditions. Standard conveying equipment often fails prematurely in these harsh applications, leading to costly downtime, maintenance issues, and production delays. As this sector continues to expand, KWS remains positioned to provide the specialized conveying solutions these advanced pyrolysis processes demand.

Thermal Processor for Pyrolysis of Renewable Materials

Design Parameters

Product Type: Carbon
Product Inlet Temperature: 2,192-Degrees F
Product Outlet Temperature: 122-Degrees F
Material Density: 120 Lbs. per Cubic Foot
Conveyor System Capacity: 1 Cubic Foot per Hour
Duty: Intermittent

KWS Advantages

With KWS Manufacturing’s five decades of experience in designing systems for thermally demanding applications, the renewable energy company trusted our team to deliver reliable pyrolysis handling equipment that enhanced operation’s efficiency, safety, and profitability. KWS engineered this thermal processor to manage thermal loads while fulfilling volumetric capacity needs and fitting within the space limitations of the customer’s new pilot plant configuration.

Our U.S.-based manufacturing facilities allow us to expedite production for time-sensitive projects while maintaining the highest quality standards. Additionally, our specialized engineering team worked directly with the clients to customize this solution for their specific pyrolysis application.

KWS maintains an open-door policy that enabled the customer’s engineering and quality team to inspect and observe thermal processor testing before shipment. This approach helped us minimize any modifications required during installation.

KWS Special Features

Our proprietary hollow flight design allows for internal cooling medium circulation, providing precise temperature control throughout the conveying process. This prevents premature material reaction while ensuring consistent thermal conditions.

An Advanced Chesterton pressurized, fluid-purged sealing system maintains the oxygen-free environment critical to pyrolysis operations. These high-performance seals prevent atmospheric infiltration and process gas escape, enhancing both safety and process efficiency. Combined with the KWS custom designed jacketed trough ends, these seals provide optimal performance.

The KWS Slider Base Trough End is an innovative design that facilitates thermal expansion while maintaining proper seal compression, preventing leakage even during significant temperature fluctuations. The self-adjusting system ensures consistent performance throughout operating cycles.