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Bitumen

Storage of Bitumen at Enterprise Terminals

We deliver industry-leading heated storage programs for paving- and industrial-grade bitumen. Our tanks, transfer lines, and loading racks are engineered for temperature control, insulation, and safe operations, ensuring product quality from receipt to dispatch.

  • Heated, insulated tanks sized for campaign and continuous operations.
  • Temperature control loops to maintain pumpable viscosity and prevent solidification.
  • Vapor/odor management and closed-system transfers at loading racks.
  • Secondary containment, leak detection, and emergency response readiness.
Heated and insulated bitumen storage tanks

Grades & Specifications (Indicative)

Common Grades

  • Penetration Grades: 20/30, 40/50, 60/70, 80/100
  • Viscosity Grades (VG): VG-10, VG-20, VG-30, VG-40
  • Performance Grades (PG): e.g., PG 64-22, PG 70-10
  • Industrial/Oxidized: 85/25, 95/25, 115/15, etc.

Final specs are shipment-specific; full COA/TDS provided per batch.

Typical Properties

  • Softening Point (R&B): ~45–60 °C (grade dependent)
  • Viscosity @135 °C: Grade-dependent; heating profile supplied
  • Penetration @25 °C: Per grade (e.g., 60/70 ? 60–70 dmm)
  • Flash Point: Typically > 220 °C
  • Storage Temp: Typically 140–170 °C (grade/use dependent)
Bitumen QC lab: softening point, penetration, viscosity tests
QC: softening point, penetration, viscosity and evidence of homogeneity before release.

Operational Safety & Compliance

  • Thermal Safety: Controlled heating; interlocks to avoid overheating/coking.
  • Fire Protection: Foam-capable hydrants, fixed monitors, EIVs and alarms.
  • People & PPE: Thermal PPE, face/eye protection, burn-prevention protocols.
  • Integrity Management: Insulation checks, heat-tracing verification, preventive maintenance.
  • Environmental Controls: Bund inspections, odor/vapor management and compliant vents.
  • Regulatory: SDS, labelling and compliant documentation for road/rail/marine.

Efficient Handling & Distribution

Terminal Flows

  • Heated receipt/storage with recirculation to preserve uniformity.
  • Insulated, heat-traced lines; positive-displacement or gear pumps.
  • Metered truck/rail loading; marine options at select terminals.

Customer Programs

  • Blend-to-target viscosity/softening point (where permitted).
  • Call-off inventory with digital slot booking and ePOD.
  • Seasonal temperature set-points and heat plans per site.
Heated bitumen loading racks and insulated lines
Insulated racks with sealed connections for safe, efficient turnaround.

Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

  • Energy Optimization: High-efficiency burners, smart heat-tracing, insulation audits.
  • Emissions Control: Odor/vapor management; monitored vents; waste-heat options.
  • Waste Streams: Slops, residues handled via approved recovery/treatment.
  • Water Protection: Interceptors and monitored discharge under permit.
  • Transparency: ESG KPIs, energy intensity tracking, and periodic audits.
  • Continuous Improvement: Maintenance and upgrade roadmap for heaters/insulation.

FAQs

What storage temperatures do you support?

Typical set-points 140–170 °C; specific profiles provided per grade and climate.

Do you offer dedicated heated tanks?

Yes — dedicated tanks/lines available for continuous campaigns.

Can you blend or condition bitumen?

Blend-to-target programs available where permitted; QC validates properties.

Which outbound modes are supported?

Truck and rail at most sites; marine at select terminals (subject to berth availability).

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