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Modified production process of emulsified asphalt

Emulsified asphalt is to melt the asphalt and disperse it in a water solution containing a certain amount of emulsifier in the form of tiny droplets through the action of emulsifier and machinery to form an oil-in-water asphalt emulsion. This emulsion is in the form of dry liquid at room temperature. Modified emulsified asphalt refers to a modified asphalt mixed emulsion with certain characteristics prepared by blending, mixing and preparing it with emulsified asphalt as the base material and asphalt modification material as the external modification material under a certain process flow. This mixed emulsion is called modified emulsified asphalt.
The modified production process of emulsified asphalt can be divided into four categories:
1. Adding latex modifier after making emulsified asphalt, that is, emulsification first and then modification;
The production process is to grind the hot asphalt and emulsifier soap solution together through colloid mill to make ordinary emulsified asphalt, and then add the latex modifier to the emulsified asphalt through mechanical stirring to make modified emulsified asphalt. The advantage of this method is that it does not require high equipment, and the disadvantage is that it is suitable for latex modifiers.
2. The latex modifier is mixed into the emulsifier aqueous solution, and then it enters the colloid mill together with the asphalt to produce modified emulsified asphalt;
3. The latex modifier, emulsifier aqueous solution, and asphalt are put into the colloid mill at the same time to produce modified emulsified asphalt (the two methods 2 and 3 can be collectively referred to as emulsification and modification);
The modifier is mixed into the emulsifier soap solution, and then the “modified” soap solution and asphalt are put into the colloid mill together to make modified emulsified asphalt; or the modifier is not pre-added to the emulsifier soap solution, but is placed in a tank separately, and finally mixed with the emulsifier, acid, water, etc. in the pumping pipeline and then enters the colloid mill together with the hot asphalt.
The method of adding latex modifier to the soap tank has the advantage that it is exactly the same as the process of producing ordinary emulsified asphalt, and no changes are required to the production equipment; the disadvantage is that when using this method to produce modified emulsified asphalt, the metering of the modifier is subject to certain restrictions, and the modifier latex is required to be able to withstand the pH value of the soap solution. The method of directly connecting the latex modifier to the colloid mill through a pipeline can overcome the above disadvantages, but it requires necessary improvements to the ordinary emulsified asphalt equipment before it can be used for the production of modified emulsified asphalt.
4. Emulsify the modified asphalt to produce emulsified modified asphalt.
The ready-made modified asphalt is heated to a certain temperature, becomes a flowing state, and then enters the colloid mill together with the soap solution to make emulsified modified asphalt. In the entire asphalt production process, due to the high viscosity characteristics of the asphalt itself and the high temperature environment required for production, various high-performance pumps and valves play a vital role in the asphalt transportation process.

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Emulsified asphalt is to melt the asphalt and disperse it in a water solution containing a certain amount of emulsifier in the form of tiny droplets through the action of emulsifier and machinery to form an oil-in-water asphalt emulsion. This emulsion is in the form of dry liquid at room temperature. Modified emulsified asphalt refers to a modified asphalt mixed emulsion with certain characteristics prepared by blending, mixing and preparing it with emulsified asphalt as the base material and asphalt modification material as the external modification material under a certain process flow. This mixed emulsion is called modified emulsified asphalt.
The modified production process of emulsified asphalt can be divided into four categories:
1. Adding latex modifier after making emulsified asphalt, that is, emulsification first and then modification;
The production process is to grind the hot asphalt and emulsifier soap solution together through colloid mill to make ordinary emulsified asphalt, and then add the latex modifier to the emulsified asphalt through mechanical stirring to make modified emulsified asphalt. The advantage of this method is that it does not require high equipment, and the disadvantage is that it is suitable for latex modifiers.
2. The latex modifier is mixed into the emulsifier aqueous solution, and then it enters the colloid mill together with the asphalt to produce modified emulsified asphalt;
3. The latex modifier, emulsifier aqueous solution, and asphalt are put into the colloid mill at the same time to produce modified emulsified asphalt (the two methods 2 and 3 can be collectively referred to as emulsification and modification);
The modifier is mixed into the emulsifier soap solution, and then the “modified” soap solution and asphalt are put into the colloid mill together to make modified emulsified asphalt; or the modifier is not pre-added to the emulsifier soap solution, but is placed in a tank separately, and finally mixed with the emulsifier, acid, water, etc. in the pumping pipeline and then enters the colloid mill together with the hot asphalt.
The method of adding latex modifier to the soap tank has the advantage that it is exactly the same as the process of producing ordinary emulsified asphalt, and no changes are required to the production equipment; the disadvantage is that when using this method to produce modified emulsified asphalt, the metering of the modifier is subject to certain restrictions, and the modifier latex is required to be able to withstand the pH value of the soap solution. The method of directly connecting the latex modifier to the colloid mill through a pipeline can overcome the above disadvantages, but it requires necessary improvements to the ordinary emulsified asphalt equipment before it can be used for the production of modified emulsified asphalt.
4. Emulsify the modified asphalt to produce emulsified modified asphalt.
The ready-made modified asphalt is heated to a certain temperature, becomes a flowing state, and then enters the colloid mill together with the soap solution to make emulsified modified asphalt. In the entire asphalt production process, due to the high viscosity characteristics of the asphalt itself and the high temperature environment required for production, various high-performance pumps and valves play a vital role in the asphalt transportation process.

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    Emulsified asphalt is an emulsion that disperses asphalt into the water phase to form a liquid at room temperature. This determines that emulsified asphalt has many technical and economic advantages over hot asphalt and diluted asphalt. We know that modified asphalt equipment is a road engineering machinery. In order to better promote users’ understanding of it, today the editor will introduce its characteristics to you so that users can better understand that modified asphalt equipment is used for modified asphalt. It consists of a main machine, a modifier feeding system, a finished product tank, a heat transfer oil reheating furnace and a microcomputer control system. The main machine is equipped with a mixing tank, a dilution tank, a colloid mill and an electronic weighing device. The entire production process is controlled by a computer automatic program. In addition, it can be learned that the product has the advantages of reliable quality, stable performance, accurate measurement, and convenient operation. It is an indispensable new equipment in highway construction. The advantages of asphalt equipment are prominently reflected in its two-way modification effect, that is, while greatly increasing the softening point of asphalt, it also significantly enhances the low-temperature ductility, improves the temperature sensitivity, and has a particularly large elasticity and recovery rate. The modified asphalt equipment has a long service life and a safe and reliable production process. The rotor and stator are specially heat treated, and the service life of the equipment is more than 15,000 hours.

    Asphalt is widely used in road construction, primarily for paving. Its advantages include the following:
    Good adhesion: It bonds firmly with aggregate, tightly binding aggregate particles together to form a stable pavement structure that effectively resists damage from vehicle loads and natural factors.
    Good waterproofing: Asphalt is impermeable, preventing rainwater from penetrating the pavement structure, protecting the roadbed and base layer from water erosion, and extending the service life of the road.
    High smoothness: The paved road surface has good smoothness, providing a smooth driving surface for vehicles, reducing bumps and vibrations during driving, and improving driving comfort.
    -Excellent skid resistance: Through the appropriate selection of aggregates and mix design, asphalt pavements can achieve excellent skid resistance, ensuring sufficient friction for vehicles in both wet and dry conditions, ensuring safe driving.
    Easy to repair: Local damage is easy to repair, and can be repaired using hot or cold patching methods. The repaired pavement adheres well to the original surface and can be quickly restored to service. Convenient Construction: Asphalt pavement construction is relatively simple and can be quickly paved using mechanical equipment such as pavers. Traffic can be reopened relatively quickly after construction, minimizing impact on traffic.
    Good Noise Reduction: Compared to cement concrete pavement, asphalt pavement effectively absorbs vehicle noise, reducing traffic noise pollution and improving the surrounding environment.

    We need to prepare a lot of work when using modified asphalt equipment. What kind of work do we need to prepare? Next, let me briefly introduce the relevant knowledge points.
    1. Heat transfer oil heats and insulates the modified asphalt equipment and nozzle. After spraying, the asphalt pump and nozzle do not need to be cleaned with diesel. Use high-pressure air to press the asphalt in the pipeline and spray pipe back to the tank, and then blow the nozzle; use heat transfer oil to keep warm, so that the pipeline and nozzle are smooth and unobstructed. 2. Various asphalts can be spread: high-viscosity asphalt, hot asphalt, emulsified asphalt, etc.; the spreading width can be freely adjusted, each nozzle can be controlled separately, and the maximum spraying width is up to 6m. Flexible handheld spray guns can be used to spray asphalt on corners. 3. Excellent thermal insulation performance, average cooling ≤1-2℃/h. 4. Convenient loading and unloading function. In addition to filling asphalt from the asphalt tank port, hot asphalt can be sucked out by itself, and external asphalt can also be pumped and transferred. 5. The modified asphalt equipment is evenly spread, and the nozzle design can be used for triple overlapping spraying.
    The above are the relevant knowledge points of modified asphalt equipment. I hope the above content can be helpful to everyone. Thank you for your viewing and support. More information will be sorted out for you later. Please pay attention to our website updates.

    In modern highway maintenance work, how to repair asphalt pavement quickly and effectively has become one of the key issues. As an advanced repair technology, cold patching technology is very popular because of its convenient construction and remarkable effects.
    What is the cold patching process?
    Cold patching process, as the name suggests, refers to a technical method for repairing asphalt pavement without heating. This process uses a specially proportioned cold-patch asphalt mixture. This material can maintain good fluidity and adhesion even at lower temperatures, thus ensuring the quality of the repair.
    Advantages of cold patching process
    Fast construction: Cold patching materials can be directly applied to damaged areas without preheating, and are immediately open to traffic, greatly shortening repair time.
    All-weather construction: Whether in hot summer or cold winter, cold patching materials can be effectively constructed and are not affected by the weather.
    Easy to operate: Thanks to its good working properties, even small damaged areas can be repaired easily.
    Environmentally friendly: The construction process reduces environmental pollution and is in line with the concept of green construction.
    Application scenarios
    The cold patching process is suitable for various types of pavement repair work, especially those places where traffic needs to be restored quickly, such as urban main roads, highway ramps, etc. In addition, the cold patching process is also an ideal choice for remote areas or situations where professional heating equipment is lacking.
    In short, the cold patching process has occupied a place in the field of rapid repair of asphalt pavement with its unique advantages and has become an indispensable part of modern highway maintenance.

    In the field of road construction, the technical adaptability of emulsified asphalt production equipment directly affects the efficiency of the project. This article analyzes the technical path for efficient production from three dimensions: equipment selection, core components, and cross-industry technology migration.
    I. Equipment type and technical adaptability
    Mainstream equipment is divided into mobile and fixed types. The ZMLR6000 equipment adopts a 304 stainless steel tank and a thermal oil heating system. The ±0.5% ratio accuracy meets the fineness requirements of high-grade roads ≤5μm, which is suitable for field operations. The YK6 unit realizes dual-mode heating through the RH6 colloid mill, heats to 100℃ within 45 minutes, supports continuous production of 20%-70% solid content, and has a daily production capacity of 120 tons, which is more suitable for small and medium-sized projects.
    II. Core component technology breakthroughs
    1. High-speed shear system: The German imported colloid mill adopts a stepped internal tooth structure with a rotation speed of 10,000rpm. The 0.05mm shear gap ensures that the asphalt particles are refined to 1-5μm, and the emulsion stability is improved by 30%.
    2. Temperature control and energy-saving design: The waste heat recovery system reduces energy consumption by 30%, the 10㎡ heat exchanger achieves closed-loop energy conservation, and the ±0.5℃ temperature control accuracy can simulate the long-term aging process of asphalt.
    3. Intelligent control system: The Internet of Things module supports remote early warning, and the SCADA system integrates 32 temperature sensors. The temperature difference is monitored in real time through dynamic thermal imaging, and the solid content deviation is controlled within ±1%.