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Bitumen tanks are equipment that store liquid bitumen and heat it to make it ready for service. Bitumen tanks are used in asphalt plants, modified bitumen facilities, bitumen emulsion plants, companies that store and sell bitumen, and companies that produce bituminous membranes. A bitumen tank is an industrial equipment specially designed for the storage and transportation of liquid bitumen and mixtures with high strength and durability. Bitumen tanks perform at a high level even at high temperatures and in corrosive environments.
The selection of a bitumen tank is based on the construction site area where the tanks will be installed and their intended use. If the construction site area is large, a horizontal bitumen tank is preferred. On construction sites with limited space, a vertical bitumen tank is used. In terms of usage, bitumen tanks with hot oil heating are generally preferred. However, due to their environmental friendliness and energy efficiency, electric heated bitumen tanks are chosen by some customers. When comparing electric heated bitumen tanks with hot oil heated bitumen tanks, there are some advantages and disadvantages. Hot oil heated bitumen tanks have a higher initial investment cost compared to electric heated bitumen tanks. On the other hand, in terms of seamless operation and more efficient bitumen system performance, hot oil heated bitumen tanks are more advantageous.
The type of bitumen is also important in the selection of bitumen tanks. Tanks with mixers are used for storing modified bitumen and bitumen emulsion. The mixers in the bitumen tank are crucial to prevent the final product from curing or losing its properties. Depending on customer demand, modified bitumen production can also be carried out in the tanks. In this application, a bitumen additive chamber is added to the bitumen tank.
The capacity selection of a bitumen tank is based on the daily bitumen consumption at the facility. MBA Asphalt manufactures bitumen tanks with capacities ranging from 25 to 3000 tons. Bitumen tanks with a capacity of over 100 tons are typically preferred by bitumen sellers. To avoid losses due to price fluctuations, asphalt producers and bitumen sellers store bitumen. This provides advantages both economically and in terms of maintaining continuous asphalt production.
Bitumen is a viscous liquid that transitions to a solid phase below a certain temperature. Therefore, a heating system is used in bitumen tanks. Bitumen tanks use electric resistors or thermal oil boilers to heat the bitumen. The temperature is adjusted to the desired level to keep the bitumen ready for service.
The insulation of a bitumen tank is important for energy efficiency and protecting the tank from environmental effects. MBA bitumen tanks are insulated with mineral wool and the insulation is covered with an aluminum coating. A well-insulated bitumen tank reduces your operating costs.
The fill level of a bitumen tank is monitored to prevent overflow and to keep track of the amount of bitumen inside the tank. This is crucial for operational safety and efficiency. In a bitumen tank, the bitumen level is monitored using either a mechanical float system or electronic level indicators. When the bitumen level is measured electronically, the automation system can automatically control the bitumen pumps.
For a bitumen tank, bitumen filling, discharging, and hot oil systems are required. The equipment used in this system, such as bitumen pumps, bitumen valves, hot oil valves, and pipes, need to be heat-resistant. Additionally, the bitumen pump and bitumen valve are equipped with a hot oil jacket. The hot oil jacket prevents the bitumen from solidifying within these components.
It is not necessary to continuously heat the bitumen in a bitumen tank. Once the bitumen solidifies, it can be reheated and returned to a liquid state. The heating system can be turned off when bitumen is not needed. The solidification and subsequent reheating of bitumen do not cause any changes to its chemical properties.
The bitumen tank is equipped with overflow pipe, ventilation pipe, temperature measurement, and level measurement. These equipment ensure safe operation.
The bitumen storage system equipment is generally designed in container dimensions. The system, transported in standard dimensions, is assembled and commissioned by MBA supervisors.
After the MBA bitumen storage systems are commissioned, they are covered by a 2-year warranty. Additionally, there is a guarantee to provide spare parts for 10 years and 24/7 service support.
You need at least two operators. In systems with a hot oil boiler, one operator is required to operate and maintain the thermal oil boiler.
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