What are the heating methods for bitumen tank?

Bitumen tank is a common type of bitumen production equipment, which needs to be heated during processing. There are three common heating methods for bitumen tanks:

1. Direct heating: This open flame heating can also be divided into two methods: direct heating and internal direct heating. At present, internal direct heating is the most commonly used method. This method is more common, but the local temperature is too high, and the bitumen and the heater are huge. The temperature difference, coupled with the poor fluidity of the bitumen, severely affects the elongation and adhesion of the bitumen.

2. Water heating: Water heating is used to heat the bitumen with water as a heat carrier. There are two forms of pressurized water and steam. Water heating can ensure the quality and sufficient equipment of the bitumen, with less investment and safe production.

3. Fuel heating: using crude oil, heavy oil, diesel oil, residual oil, and coal tar as heating fuel. The heating equipment is simple, the heating speed is fast, and the environment is environmental protection. However, measures must be taken to prevent the production of bitumen during the heating process.