From the initial assessment of your material flows to industrial implementation—our phased model makes the circular economy tangible. Step by step, transparently, and in partnership, we work together to transform complex material flows into concrete solutions that deliver results—ecologically, economically, and sustainably.
From the initial assessment of your material flows to industrial implementation—our phased model makes the circular economy tangible. Step by step, transparently, and in partnership, we work together to transform complex material flows into concrete solutions that deliver results—ecologically, economically, and sustainably.
Establishing Clarity Before Solutions Emerge
For ARCUS, this marks the start of the crucial preparation phase—and for you, the first concrete step toward a viable Greencycling solution. We conduct a detailed analysis of your material and waste streams to make an informed decision about which materials have genuine potential for the subsequent validation process.
To do this, we examine the chemical composition and relevant physical parameters of your waste. Based on this, we assess which material streams are suitable for the next validation steps—both in small-scale and large-scale trials.
The goal of this phase is to gain a comprehensive understanding of your various material streams and to provide you with a clear, structured overview of the individual waste streams. Building on this, we work with you make the final selection of material streams for the feasibility study at the ARCUS Technical Center.
The material flow analysis includes:
- Physical and Detailed Chemical Analysis of the Waste
- Comparison of the material composition with the ARCUS database
- Assessment of the Suitability of Waste Streams for the ARCUS Process
This is how we ensure that only suitable material streams are included in the validation process—and create a solid foundation for efficient, realistic, and successful implementation.
Your added value: Clarity, certainty, and a solid foundation for decision-making before investing time and resources in the next steps.
From Potential to Practical Implementation
Now that we have jointly selected the appropriate material streams, the next step is to assess their actual potential. In our pilot-scale feasibility studies, we’ll show you exactly how your waste streams can be returned to the cycle through chemical recycling—in a practical, safe, and transparent manner.
Together with our university research partner, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, we conduct the tests, comprehensively characterize all products, and evaluate them in terms of their potential for further use. This gives you a clear picture of the usability of the pyrolysis products generated and their potential applications in the petrochemical industry.
The feasibility studies include:
- Conducting the experiments on the pilot-scale reactor
- Preparation of Closed-Loop Energy and Mass Balances
- Determination of Carbon Conversion Rates from Waste to Pyrolysis Oil and Gas
- Comprehensive analysis of the main products to ensure marketability and usability
- Analysis of all byproducts, such as wastewater or particulate matter, to ensure they are safe
This is how we ensure that your waste streams are can be integrated efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively into the chemical recycling process—with results you can count on.
Your Benefits: You’ll receive reliable data and a clear basis for decision-making to help you further develop your circular economy strategy in an informed manner.
Your Transition from the Lab to Real-World Applications
Now that we have demonstrated the potential of your material streams in the pilot-scale feasibility study, we are moving on to the crucial industrial testing phase. In this phase, we will validate your selected material streams under real industrial conditions —directly at our ARCUS demonstration plant in theFrankfurt-Höchst Industrial Park.
Our commitment: You’ll receive reliable, robust data and a clear roadmap for integrating your material stream into chemical recycling processesthat are not only technically viable but also economically and regulatory sound.
You can count on this:
- Real-world industrial tests: We conduct tests at the demonstration facility to evaluate the technology under real-world conditions.
- Economic Assessment: An analysis of the conversion rates from waste to pyrolysis oil shows you how economically your material stream can be utilized in an industrial context.
- Marketability & Application Potential: We provide a comprehensive characterization of all major products so that you can accurately assess their marketability and potential applications in the petrochemical industry.
- Security and Compliance‑Check: By-products such as wastewater and particulate matter are also analyzed to ensure they are safe and meet regulatory requirements.
How this benefits you:
- A Solid Basis for Decision-Making: You know where your material flow stands—technically, economically, and from a regulatory standpoint.
- Maximum reliability during implementation: Industry-proven results minimize risks and uncertainties for your planning.
- Practical, actionable results: This phase provides you with the critical information you need to divert your waste streams into chemical recycling processes in a sustainable, efficient, and economically sound manner.
Your Added Value: With material flow validation, you don’t just get data—you get the foundation for making informed decisions and the starting point for industrial green cycling.
From Validated Technology to Customized System Solutions
Once your material streams have been successfully validated, the final step is to develop a customized plant solution based on ARCUS technology. The process is specifically tailored to your material streams and requirements, enabling cost-effective and sustainable recovery.
Based on the findings from the previous phases, a customized plant design is developed, which serves as the foundation for industrial implementation. In this way, a successful validation process leads to a practical solution for long-term use.
The plant design includes:
- Development of a customized system design based on ARCUS technology
- System design tailored to your material flows and capacity requirements
- Planning for Cost-Effective and Efficient Process Integration
- Development of a plant design concept ready for implementation
Your Added Value: With a plant solution tailored specifically to your material streams, you lay the foundation for a long-term and cost-effective circular economy strategy. You benefit from technology based on validated process data and specifically designed to meet your requirements. This allows you to reduce disposal costs, tap into new value-creation potential, and gain long-term planning certainty for the sustainable management of your material streams. At the same time, you enhance your resource efficiency, make an active contribution to the circular economy, and position your company for the future as the industry transitions toward sustainability.
