Micro-erosion process for controlling variable crumb rubber mesh size

摘要

The present invention is Micro-erosion Recovery System for separating recyclable tire materials (rubber, steel and fiber) and complying with quality standards governing the use of recovered tire materials. It is also a highly efficient apparatus and system for producing large amounts of high quality crumb rubber and steel. The system is controlled by selecting a micro erosion water jet nozzle with a specific cross-sectional area of the inlet and continually taking measurements of the inlet pressure until ideal mesh size of crumb rubber is met. Using the inlet pressure and cross-sectional area of the inlet, the remaining variables are able to be calculated by using an equation known in the art.

主权项

1. A system for separating recyclable tire materials and for producing crumb rubber and steel, said system comprising:
a pre-micro-erosion module operating under the control of an operations control center and comprising a sidewall and tread cutting unit that outputs at least one flattened tread separated from its corresponding sidewalls; and a micro-erosion module operating under the control of an operations control center and comprising an ultra-high water pressure jet system comprising a plurality of water jets with outlet nozzles and an ultra-high water pressure processing platform configured to allow independent control of nozzle input water pressure and of nozzle angle position relative to a sidewall or tread to be micro-eroded.