Do DOING Waste Oil Distillation Plants Operate Continuously?
Industry News / Chat on line / Give me a price / July 15, 2026
Henan DOING waste oil distillation plants are batch-operated rather than fully continuous. With the optional rapid-heating system, plants with capacities of 5 tons per day and above can complete one full batch per day. This design delivers an efficient and economical solution for recycling waste engine oil, used lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, and pyrolysis oil into high-quality diesel and asphalt.
Products of the distillation and refining of waste oil
Why Choose a Batch Waste Oil Distillation Plant?
Waste oils from different sources vary in composition, moisture, and impurities. The batch process gives operators greater flexibility to fine-tune conditions for each batch, delivering consistent results without the complexity of continuous running. Main advantages include:
Greater flexibility for processing different waste oils
Lower initial investment
Simple operation and maintenance with intuitive controls
Precise batch-by-batch control for stable product quality
Highly suitable for small and medium-sized projects that prioritize worry-free management
Advantages of batch type waste oil distillation machine
How the Batch Waste Oil Distillation Plant Works
Waste oil is heated in the distillation reactor. Light oil vapors separate from heavier components, then condense and refine into diesel. The remaining residue is conveniently discharged as asphalt from the bottom of the vertical reactor.
Flexible Refining Routes
DOING offers two refining methods to suit different quality requirements and budgets. The table below compares the two options, with special focus on automation degree:
| Aspect | Option 1: Solid Catalyst Refining | Option 2: Traditional Acid-Alkali Refining |
| Process | Oil vapors pass through a solid catalyst tower before condensation | Oil vapors condensed directly, then refined with acid and alkali |
| Automation Degree | Higher – automated catalyst tower treatment, minimal manual steps, no chemical handling | Lower – requires extra acid-alkali washing and neutralization steps |
| Key Advantages | • Higher processing efficiency • Higher diesel quality & stability• No acid-alkali chemicals needed | • Lower equipment investment• Mature & proven technology• Suitable for budget-sensitive projects |
| Best For | High-quality output with worry-free, automated operation | Projects prioritizing lower initial cost |
Comparison between solid catalyst refining and Acid-alkali refining
Key Features of DOING Waste Oil Distillation Plant
1.Optional rapid-heating system for one batch per day (1, 5, 7, 10, 14 TPD and above)
2.Vertical reactor for convenient hot asphalt discharge
3.Flexible refining routes with higher automation options (solid catalyst route) for simpler, more worry-free operation
4.Customizable plant configuration based on feedstock and production capacity
5.User-friendly controls that make daily operation simple and precise
Waste oil distillation equipment of different models
Products Produced
The plant produces two valuable outputs:
1. High-quality non-standard diesel, which has a calorific value of approximately 44.57 MJ/kg and is primarily used for generators, boilers, and heavy machinery; suitable for industrial fuel applications or further refining
2. Asphalt, widely used in road construction, waterproofing materials, and other industrial applications
Both products help improve the economic value of waste oil recycling. Overall, the gross profit margin for each ton of waste oil recycling and distillation process is approximately US$261 to US$369.
Uses of products obtained from waste oil refining equipment
Why Choose DOING for Waste Oil Distillation Projects?
DOING provides customized batch waste oil distillation solutions tailored to your feedstock, capacity, product quality needs, and investment budget. From design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and after-sales support, our team ensures reliable performance with simple, worry-free daily operation.
Services offered by Henan DOING company
DOING’s batch waste oil distillation plants offer clear advantages in automation degree, operational simplicity, and ease of control. Operators can easily monitor and adjust parameters for each batch according to the specific feedstock, ensuring stable product quality with minimal hassle. The equipment is user-friendly and truly worry-free to run, making it ideal for small and medium-sized recycling projects that value simple operation and reliable daily management.
Whether you plan to recycle waste engine oil, used lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, or pyrolysis oil into diesel and asphalt, we can recommend the most suitable configuration. Contact DOING today for a customized proposal, equipment quotation, or technical consultation.
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- QWhat raw material do you plan to process?
- Rubber tire
- Waste plastic
- Oil sludge
- Biomass
- Waste oil
- Pyrolysis oil
- Not decided yet
- Other:
- QMachine daily processing capacity (tons of feedstock)
- 100kg-2ton
- 5-15ton
- 15-50ton
- >50ton
- Not decided yet
- QDesired final product and its primary applications

