12/29/2023 0 Comments Gorman brother asphalt emulsion mill![]() Preparation of asphalt emulsion uses equipment with specially designed colloid mills. Technology and equipment for preparation of asphalt emulsions An asphalt emulsion made from polymerized asphalt provides resistance to cracking or shearing of road surfaces.Īlthough the process of polymerization of bitumen is voluminous and expensive, the modern road facilities can not do without bitumen modification, since only this material can provide a reliable asphalt coating. ![]() The most common polymers are thermoplastic elastomers, as well as crumb rubber.Īsphalt modification with polymers enhances elasticity, adhesion and cohesion, resistance to elevated temperature (including binding at low temperatures). Its astringent properties can be improved by introducing polymer additives. The role of polymers in improving the properties of bituminous bindersīy itself, bitumen has slightly expressed astringent properties and quickly solidifies with a decrease of ambient temperature. This way the additives in asphalt emulsions are various modifiers, polymers and diluents. Usually it is a hydrochloric acid (for example, calcium chloride).Īn acid in the composition of asphalt emulsion is hydrochloric acid, and less often – acetic acid and orthophosphoric acid. Sometimes, various mineral powders act as emulsifiers (clays, sulphates, cement, etc.).Ī stabilizer is added only in the manufacture of cationic emulsions. ![]() The surfactants soluble only in water are classified as anionic and cationic – forming anionic and cationic asphalt emulsions. Emulsifiers are a variety of surfactants (surfactants), which dissolve either in one of both elements – water or bitumen, or in both simultaneously. The basic component of asphalt emulsion is asphalt, although often to enhance the physico-chemical properties of the final product, asphalt is mixed with polymer additives (PBB-polymer-bitumen binder).Īn emulsifier is added to asphalt emulsion to prevent breaking. An emulsifier ranges from 0.15 to 3%, acid – 0.5 -3% and a stabilizer (in some cases) – 0.05 – 0.5%. The percentage of bitumen varies from 30 to 70%, and water – within 15-70%. The main components of asphalt emulsions are bitumen and water. It should be noted that asphalt emulsion can also be effective in the construction of cement-concrete coatings, increasing their frost resistance, crack resistance and waterproofing building material. patching potholes by spray-t injection patching.filling cracks and resealing the surface.waterproof layer (including worn-out surfaces).maintenance and restoration of damaged pavement.Īsphalt emulsion are used in the following road works:.surfacing of roads and coating of highways.laying, patching and repairing of asphalt pavement.Let’s consider its basic applications as a liquid binder: Using asphalt emulsions during maintenance, repair and construction of road surfacesĪsphalt emulsion is widely used in the road construction industry. protects the upper layers of road surface from the harmful effects of aqueous and water-salt solutions.safe to use at high temperatures (from 30 to 70 C).preserves a stable liquid state at ambient temperatures (20-30 C).changes the technical and physical characteristics depending on the area of work.retains adhesive properties in wet conditions.evenly distributes and sets over the entire applied area.provides complete adhesion to a base layer.Advantages of using asphalt emulsion in road construction and pavingīitumen in the form of an emulsion has the following characteristics: Let’s consider why exactly asphalt emulsion is better than hot bitumen. This “diluted” bitumen is often used in construction and maintenance of road surfaces. Mixing bitumen with an aqueous solution and emulsifier obtains a liquid material with high adhesion properties. Hot-mix bitumen can be used as a prime and tack coats for pavements.Īnother method of bitumen modification is diluting it with solvents of petroleum distillate such as kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, etc. It is also kept at certain temperature during transportation and storage, but there are also bituminous mineral mixtures that are stored cold and heated only during asphalt preparation. The use of bitumen in this state is impossible, therefore, it is modified in various ways to improve its physicochemical characteristics.īitumen heated to 100-200☌ is used in the preparation of asphalt mixtures. ![]() Bitumen at normal temperatures is a solid or viscous substance. Laying of asphalt surfaces during road repair and construction uses bituminous binders. ![]()
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