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Bitumen Extractor

The document is an instruction manual for a bitumen extractor apparatus used to determine the binder content in asphalt mixes through a cold solvent extraction method. It outlines the specifications, procedure, and calculations required for the extraction process, including the use of benzene and centrifuge. The final result is the average percentage of binder content obtained from the samples tested.

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Bitumen Extractor

The document is an instruction manual for a bitumen extractor apparatus used to determine the binder content in asphalt mixes through a cold solvent extraction method. It outlines the specifications, procedure, and calculations required for the extraction process, including the use of benzene and centrifuge. The final result is the average percentage of binder content obtained from the samples tested.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
BITUMEN EXTRACTOR APPARATUS
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Objective: To determine the binder content (bitumen) in the asphalt mix by cold solvent
extraction method.
Specification:
Bitumen extractor Manual capacity 1.5 liter

Hand lever: are used for rotates the bowl of the extraction apparatus
Drain Pipe: drain pipe are used for to removal of waste benzene
Bolt: bolt are used for to tight the top cover of extraction apparatus

Procedure of Test:

1. Take exactly 500 grams of the representative sample and place it in the bowl of the
extraction apparatus (W1).

2. Add benzene to the sample until it is completely submerged.


3. Dry and weigh the filter paper and place it over the bowl of the extraction apparatus
containing the sample (B)
4. Clamp the cover of the bowl tightly.
5. Place a beaker under the drainpipe to collect the extract.
6. Sufficient time (not more than an hour) is allowed for the solvent to disintegrate the
sample before running the centrifuge.
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7. Run the centrifuge slowly and then gradually increase the speed to a maximum
Maintain the same speed till the solvent ceases to flow from the drainpipe.
8. Run the centrifuge until the bitumen and benzene are drained out completely
9. Stop the machine, remove the cover and add 200ml of benzene to the material in the
extraction bowl and the extraction is done in the same process as described above.
10. Repeat the same process not less than three times till the extraction is clear and not
darker than a light straw color.
11. Collect the material from the bowl of the extraction machine along with the filter paper
and dry it to constant weight in the oven at a temperature of 105⁰ C to 110⁰ C and
cool to room temperature.
12. Weigh the material (W2) and the filter paper (D) separately to an accuracy of
0.01grams.

Calculation and Observation

Sl No Observation Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3

1 Weight of mix taken before


extraction (W1)
2 Weight of filter paper before
extraction (B)
3 Weight of mix after
extraction (W2)

4 Weight of filter paper after


extraction (D)
5 Weight of filler collected in
filter paper (B-D) =W3
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The formula to calculate the percentage of binder content is given by-


Binder content%

Result

The average percentage of Binder content in the given Bitumen Mix =


_______%

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