Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating a material into its organic and inorganic components are disclosed. The material is heated under negative pressures in the presence of a minimal amount of oxygen to separate into vapor and solid phases. The vapor phase is removed and cooled, and the solid phase is removed and processed. Depending on the material being treated, the method and apparatus can produce fuel and commercial products. The methods and apparatus of the present invention produce little or no air emissions and conserve energy.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing fuel and carbon black from rubber are disclosed. The method and apparatus produce a liquid fuel that is low in sulfur content, gaseous hydrocarbons, and solid carbonaceous materials from used rubber tires. Rubber is heated under negative pressures in the presence of a minimal amount of oxygen. The methods and apparatus of the present invention also produce little air emissions and conserve energy.