BITUMEN TANK

Capacity Selection

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 Tank Heating Systems

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.

Insulation

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.

Bitumen Level Measurement

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.

Bitumen Installation

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.