Bitumen drum decanter is a machine for safe and reliable melting of bitumen. It can safely extract bitumen from the barrels or bags by a melting method. The process of working of bitumen drum decanter is safe because it uses heat generated by the hot oil for the melting process. The bitumen which is melt is stored and then transferred to asphalt tanks for use. They can be pumped into a bitumen sprayer for spraying on the roads.
The applications and value that a drum decanter gives is immense. Added to that, our design of it being reliable, safe and economic operation makes it very easy and ideal choice for those sites where bitumen is available only in the form of barrels.
Bitumen Decanter Working (process):
The process of melting of bitumen is simple. Bitumen drum decanter working can be categorized into a total of three steps, which includes:
• Feeding of the barrels
• Heating process
• Pumping out of bitumen
In the first step, the barrels have to be fed into the machine by use of the hydraulically operated arms.
The second process which is heating process consists of the heating of bitumen in the barrels by continuous flow of heat transfer oil in the pipelines. This heat transfer oil continuously flows from the pipelines surrounding the barrels to ensure fast heating of the bitumen.
As the bitumen is heated, it will start melting and start falling in the chamber below due to gravity. From here it will be transferred to the storage tank by use of bitumen transfer pump.
Key Components of Bitumen Drum Decanter
Key components of bitumen decanter include a heating /melting chamber, barrel feeding hydraulic arms, hydraulic power pack, thermic oil heater, pipelines for thermic oil transfer and bitumen pumping system. All these components can be easily connected to each other easily at the site.
Some of the main components are highlighted as below:
• Melting chamber: It consists of a thermally insulated room with a network of pipelines designed to transfer the thermic oil for heating process. The melting chamber is divided into two parts. The upper part will hold the barrels for heating, and the lower part will temporarily store bitumen till the time it is pumped out.
• Hydraulics: The role of all the hydraulically operated arms in this machine is very important. They have to be of adequate capacity to push the bitumen barrels with good pressure. A hydraulic power pack has the hydraulic levers for individual hydraulic feeding gate control.
• Thermic oil heater: This is the key component of the bitumen drum decanter. Atlas provides a three pass system for maximum fuel efficiency. It consists of a burner which will heat the oil flowing from the coils.
• Pipelines for heat transfer: In the bitumen drum decanter, there is a series of pipelines that run from near each of the barrel feeding system. These pipelines are very close to where the barrels stand during the melting process. Pipelines start from the thermic heating system where the burner is located and runs through the melting chamber back into the thermic heating system to complete the flow of thermic oil.
• Bitumen pumping system: Bitumen pumping system is very important. It consists of a bitumen gear drive pump and a motor attached to it. Once bitumen is melt it will be transferred through this pumping system into another tank.
Installation Process For Bitumen Decanter
Proper installation of the bitumen decanter is key to long life of the equipment. There are many points that have to be taken care when installation of the machine is due. When the machine arrives at the site, it is highly recommended checking and tally all the parts with the packing list and report any mixing items. It is also important to check for any physical damages to the equipment and report the same immediately.
• For installation, we need to select the best available location which is slightly elevated. This is to avoid water seepage.
• It is advisable to prepare a closed shade with some ventilation and place this machine inside a shade.
• If construction of a shade is not possible, some barriers can be placed opposite to the entry and exit points of the barrels so that it blocks the free flow of the wind. This will help in minimizing heat loss.
• Foundation drawing supplied should be strictly followed.
• Before the trial run make sure all the components like cylinders, valves, burner, etc. are working properly.
• All the pipelines can also be checked and any extra materials, insects, etc. can be removed prior to operation.
• We want to ensure that no foreign particle enters the bitumen pump and damages the same, so having clean pipelines and storage chamber is a must.
• Proper hygiene and safety standards have to be followed at the site at all times.
Bitumen decanter facilitates easy and smooth process to melt bitumen easily and economically. Most important, it is a very safe method to do this job. To Get More Information, Contact Atlas Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
