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HMA Production. Senior/Graduate HMA Course. BATCH PLANTS. What you will learn…. How gradation is controlled in a batch plant How asphalt binder is controlled in a batch plant Operational principles for batch plants Using RAP & recycle production with a batch plant. N.
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HMA Production Senior/Graduate HMA Course BATCH PLANTS
What you will learn…. • How gradation is controlled in a batch plant • How asphalt binder is controlled in a batch plant • Operational principles for batch plants • Using RAP & recycle production with a batch plant
Role of Dryer in Plant Process Dry and Heat the Aggregate Materials Production Rate of Plant Determined by Dryer Capabilities
Types of Dryers • Counter-Flow Dryers – Used for Batch plants • Aggregate flows into the burner • Parallel-Flow Dryers – Used for Drum plants • Aggregate flows away from the burner
The Modern Batch Plant Facility
The Modern Batch Plant Facility - gradation control at the hot bins - asphalt binder control at the weigh bucket
Overflow Chutes Screens Hot bins Overflow chutes Weigh hopper Pugmill
Aggregate Weigh Hopper Asphalt Binder Weigh Bucket Aggregate Weigh Hopper
Asphalt Binder Weigh Bucket Asphalt Binder Weigh Bucket Aggregate Weigh Hopper
Asphalt Binder Weigh Bucket (Suspended Inside on Load Cells)
Live Zone in Pugmill Live zone