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Binder Distributors Task Team Feedback. Progress since May. Resolution #7 To review the process of binder distributor certification as fit for purpose & investigate scope of a system for self regulation Met twice since last RPF Hosted Australian study tour on seals
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Progress since May • Resolution #7 • To review the process of binder distributor certification as fit for purpose & investigate scope of a system for self regulation • Met twice since last RPF • Hosted Australian study tour on seals • Representatives from all Provincial DoT’s and some Municipalities • TMH 2 sub committee
Calibration committee • Barry Dumas PAWC • Karl Arnold FSPA • Theuns Lewis Gautrans • Mias Wiese SANRAL • Jacques Myburgh Tosas • Devah Naidu Colas • Owen Single Spray Pave • Trevor Frost Strocam
Update on previous recommendations • Feedback on implementation: • 12 month calibration certificate validity period • Reduce minimum lot size to 1,500 litres for assessing spray rates • Update Sabita Manual 8 on safe handling of binders to incorporate Austroads experience • Modify ‘bakkie’ test method to incorporate tolerance limits for adjacent ‘bakkies’
Way forward • Publishing of recommendations: • ‘Bakkie’ test method on CSIR website • Drafting interim guideline (TG 3) to incorporate recommendations until COLTO reactivated • Develop computer programme to correlate fix pit transverse distribution with ‘Bakkie’ test • Develop on-site carpet test for high profile • projects • Develop a new frame work for Distributor • Calibration
Customer’s Requirements Category 1:Major projectsProcess control & Quality Assessment Highqualityproduct Category 2:Minor projectsNo Quality Assessment Standard qualityproduct
S.A. Model CONTENTS • Introduction • Mechanical requirements • Calibration procedure • Calibration test certificate • Operator training requirements
S.A. Model INTRODUCTION • Vehicle roadworthiness • Authorized to transport hazardous material • Mechanical & functional compliance of distributor • Certification of all measuring / indicator devices • Start-up checklist (prior spraying) • Distributor operator qualification / certification • Health and safety
S.A. Model MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS • Main engine and / or pump engine to be certified operationally in good condition by a certified mechanic. • Tyre pressures prior spraying • Dipstick (volume indicator) condition • Heaters type & capacity required as well as condition • Thermometers as well as pressure gauges • Road speed control • Circulation and output operational condition • Pump and drive mechanism functioning • Spraybar condition and position adjustment • Opening and closing of spraybar system • Nozzles type and condition
S.A. Model CALIBRATION PROCEDURES • General performance requirements • Calibration test methods • Procedure • Functions to be calibrated or certified: • Pump output • Thermometers • Dipstick (volume indicator) • Road speed indicator (instrumental) • Road speed indicator (operational) • Pressure gauges
S.A. Model CALIBRATION TEST CERTIFICATE • Accredited Testing Depot • Distributor Certificate validity period • Certificate distribution • National Distributor Certification Registrar
S.A. Model OPERATOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS • Types of bitumen distributors • Types of bituminous binders • Spray specifications • Determination of spray quantities • Road speed control function & operation • Spray related mechanical function of distributor • Specifications required for distributor calibration certificate • Safety aspects of handling bituminous products • Maintenance procedures of functional components of a distributor • Examination & certificate
S.A. Model NATIONAL BITUMEN DISTRIBUTOR CALIBRATION SYSTEM
S.A. Model NATIONAL BITUMEN DISTRIBUTOR CALIBRATION SYSTEM National Calibration Service Provider ( R.P.F. ) National Calibration Body ( COTO ) National Accreditation Body (SANAS) Accredited DistributorCalibration Center Bitumen Distributor Contractor (1) Bitumen Distributor Contractor (2) Bitumen Distributor Contractor (n) Client
S.A. Model NATIONAL CALIBRATION BODY • Provide funds for implementing the system. • Afterwards - the system must be financially self sustainable – generating own funds. • Provide National policies. • Provide National specifications.
S.A. Model NATIONAL CALIBRATION SERVICE PROVIDER • Specifications and Standards guide lines. • Process control procedures. • Process control test methods. • Specifications and standards criteria. • Maintaining an calibration certification info database. • Providing and maintaining a calibration computer program • Providing information to client Provider responsible for:
S.A. Model Accredited Bitumen Distributor Calibration Center • Must be accredited and certified as testing center. • Carry out bitumen distributor calibration compliance inspection . • Carry out the required calibration test methods. • Provide calibration reports. • Provide calibration certificates. • Provide National Service Provider with required info.