Utrecht University will be launching customer for Pyrolyze

Utrecht University has become a launching customer for Pyrolyze. In January they bought a demonstration pyrolysis machine, with which they will conduct further research into pyrolysis techniques in their own laboratory settings. “It’s no surprise that our first client is a university,” explains CEO Peter Klaren. “Our small handy device is ideal for a laboratory setting. You can vary the waste plastic you throw in it, test the effectiveness of different catalysts and add your own additives. Different parameter settings produce different oil fractions and you gradually learn a lot about pyrolysis. ”

Peter hopes that the demonstration machine will contribute to the further development of the pyrolysis technology. “In the world, an untold amount of waste plastic is sent to incinerators, while pyrolysis allows us to turn it into clean diesel, naphtha and syngas. Due to the relatively small scale of our pyrolysis installations, we have superior control over the transformation from waste plastics to raw materials. It is wonderful that the pyrolysis process is being further embraced and further developed by science. ”

In addition to the demonstration plant, which converts three kilos of waste plastic per batch into diesel, naphtha and gas, Pyrolyze has two production units for sale that can process waste plastic on location. “Our largest device processes 150 kilograms of waste plastic per hour,” says Peter Klaren. “This mini refinery can be transported by sea container and can run continuously, because the device provides for it’s own energy and cleans itself. Our end goal is to market this device well, so that we can make a really big impact on the environment. Waste management companies, municipalities or communities can purchase one, but also 10 next to each other. This gives you a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, self-sufficient system that helps to combat plastic pollution and at the same time generate your own fuel and raw materials. For developing countries we also have a device that works with waste motor oil. A nice incentive to stop that stuff from running into the ground, resulting in terrible pollution.”

There are now about 30 candidates for the pyrolysis production equipment. “We are now working to validate our technology on a larger scale,” said Peter Klaren. “A proven track record is necessary for the purchase of such a large unit. In the meantime, I expect the smaller demonstration units to run quickly. In addition to Utrecht University, universities in the United States, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Thailand have already shown interest, without actively doing anything about it. The prospects come to us by themselves via pyrolyze.com. ”

Pyrolyze is participating in the fifth year of the BeStart accelerator. “In the program we get interesting connections to validate our technology,” said Peter. “We are now in talks with Omrin to work together to validate our technology. BeStart also keeps us sharp on progress and we get hands-on tips about various business aspects, such as marketing and sales. ”

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Last month they launched a mobile pyrolysis machine, with which they can convert waste motor oil into diesel, naphtha, gas and carbon black. Also they will soon be launching a machine for converting waste plastics into direct usable resources. How will this device change the world? An interview with Peter.

What is pyrolysis?

“Pyrolysis is a technology in which you convert carbonaceous materials into new raw materials at a high temperature, without adding oxygen. At Pyrolyze we do this with two mobile machines: one for waste motor oil and one for waste plastics. The waste engine oil machine can process 350 liters per day and is ready for production. The machine for waste plastics is ready in design and will soon process 150 kilos of waste plastic per hour. Both devices convert their waste stream for 100% into new products: 50% clean diesel for use in vehicles, 30% naphtha as raw material for raw plastics, 10% gas for energy supply of the device and 10% carbon black for the pressing of floor tiles.”

What environmental problem do you solve with this?

Completely circular! How is it possible that your machine did not yet exist?

“The technology of pyrolysis is complex and works at extremely high temperatures. If you want to implement this in large reactors on a central scale, the reactor technology is almost impossible to control. As a result, many major initiatives in this area have already been killed. The sweet spot of our machines is that we carry out the process in a small decentralized scale. You can literally walk around the machine and replace parts directly if necessary. This allows us to continuously optimize and guarantee the quality of the output. ”

Isn’t this decentralized approach also a disadvantage in the centrally regulated waste industry?

“Not necessarily. Our product offers major advantages for waste management companies. Because the machine is so easy to move, you can place it wherever you want: even in the middle of your waste separation station. Where you normally pay a gate fee to have the waste plastics removed, you can now get paid for the resources you produce with our machine.

What can BeStart do for your company?

“During the first coaching session, we were mainly challenged whether we had thought of everything. The conclusion was: you have the company well underway. The product, the vision, the strategy and the ROI are correct. We have 5 potential customers for our waste oil machine and an R&D project is coming up. At the same time, with Pyrolyze we enter a process of which we do not know the course and outcome. Of course it is nice to use the knowledge and experience of people who have played the game more often. In addition, we hope to gain many useful contacts via the BeStart network. ”

How can the BeStart network help you?

“We are looking for potential customers who have a waste problem and who see a business case in solving it. We use a three-stage rocket:

1. Testing the waste materials of our potential clients on a lab scale. Which waste oils and waste plastics do you have?
2. Run a pilot project with a smaller installation at the customer’s location. Tests run with their waste material on a batch level.
3. Purchase and instruction of the large installation for continuous processing of waste flows.

For people who are interested: on our website we explain the machine and the pyrolysis process completely and you can even purchase the waste engine oil installation. The installation for waste motor oil will soon be available for viewing by appointment in Amersfoort. There the machine will be set up next to an innovative new-build home from Heilijgers, which largely consists of styrofoam. At the end of the life cycle, the house can be recycled by our installation and so the circle is complete again.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or ideas via [email protected] or 085 – 3033505. ”

Peter Klaren and Raymundo Hooten