RaySA Engineering Solutions is the market leader in the design, production, and service of electric arc furnaces. Our carefully selected team has collectively been involved in the devolvement of more than 120 furnace units in 11 countries around the world and our world class team of engineers are who we rely on for producing global advancements, with 34 years of combined experience and expertise, we are ensured that we provide our customers with the highest quality of equipment for their specific needs.

RaySA Engineering Solutions developed a new process, which utilises the DC Arc furnace technology to convert Tyres into a continuous, consistent gas stream that will generate hydrogen fuel.

Hydrogen is the simplest element. An atom of hydrogen consists of only one proton and one electron. It is also the most plentiful element in the universe. Despite its simplicity and abundance, hydrogen does not occur naturally as a gas on the Earth – it is always combined with other elements. Hydrogen fuel is a zero-emission fuel burned with oxygen. It can be used in fuel cells or internal combustion engines. Hydrogen is high in energy, yet an engine that burns pure hydrogen produces almost no pollution.
1 kg of hydrogen contains 33.33 kWh / kg of usable energy whereas petrol and diesel only hold about 12 kWh / kg.

RaySA re-engineered and redesigned our DC Arc furnace, typically used in the metallurgical industry, to burn the tyres at temperatures more than 6000°C. The test furnace handled feed of shredded tyres while the output gas had a consistent flowrate and quality for hydrogen generation which was confirmed in laboratory test results.
After effectively completing the proof-of-concept stage in successful H2 production, the validation and model prototype stage is essential to further evolve the H2 production process. To achieve this objective, a pilot plant will have to be manufactured to replicate the relevant environment required to demonstrate the stable production of H2 gas.
This model prototype development phase will be divided into three-stages:

1. Development of the gasification unit
2. Water Gas Shift and CO2 absorption stage
3. Hydrogen separation and storage

An impact investment into our renewable Tyres to Hydrogen energy initiative will not only generate an immeasurable social and environmental impact with a lasting impact on the natural environment, but it will also pave the way for several renewable energy technological advancements, and it offers a continuous sound financial return.

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