Stock	+10
ISO Size	20FT ISO - 6058mm x 2438mm x 2591mm
Material Tank Body	Mild / Carbon Steel

Approvals by Lloyd's Register, the Netherlands

Bitumen Bag Decanter

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Approved by international statutory authorities for the safe transportation of Bitumen, Asphalt, Emulsion, and Heavy Crude Oil products

The Danteco Bitumen Bag Decanter is also known as a big-bag bitumen melting machine and a bitumen melter. It uses direct-fired flame-tube heating or hot-oil (thermal oil) circulation to transfer heat to the unique Bitumen Bag Decanter. It is a special-purpose iso bitucontainer mainly applied to melt the solid bitumen stored and shipped in 1MT bags (big bags). The liquid bitumen can be used for asphalt plants or asphalt terminals to supply hot bitumen to other clients, produce asphalt mix, and for other industrial purposes.

The Bitubag Decanter is based on a modular double-skin 20ft Bitumen container fitted with heating pipes and diesel burners. A 1.2 m x 1.2 m removable hatch is built into the tank's roof and can be removed using the provided lifting sling.

(1MT) One-ton bitumen bags are fed through a 1.2 x 1.2-meter removable top hatch. Cutting the bottom of the PP bag with the provided tool will allow the bitumen to slide gently into the tank. By the time the next bag is trimmed, the previous one has dispersed into the tank. A total of 20 one-ton bags can be loaded per charge, matching one shipping container full of bags. Upon completion of the charge, the top hatch is returned to the roof, the roof chimneys are opened, and the burners are started.

The heating system consists of two (2) Max 8TL diesel burners permanently fitted to the heating pipes at one end of the container. Heating can be monitored using a thermometer mounted near the discharge valve. During initial heating, this thermometer can be unscrewed and inserted into a sensor pocket halfway up the tank to guard against overheating of the bitumen; in that case, the burners can be temporarily switched off or alternated between left and right. Instead of moving the thermometer, it is recommended to insert a second thermometer into the pocket halfway up and set the burners to a timer to regulate the heat.

Charging the Decanter: Decanter out for 2 hours. The heating cycle will take 8-10 hours, depending on the final temperature and whether the decanter is kept running.

Once the desired temperature has been reached, as evidenced by the thermometer next to the discharge valve, switch off the burners, connect the discharge hose and open the discharge valve. To assist the initial flow, it is recommended to heat the discharge valve with an LPG or diesel torch.

Operational Requirements

Single-phase electric power for the diesel burners and a drum of diesel fuel. Two workers are required to feed the bags in. Lifting the bags is usually done with a forklift with extended forks, a truck-crane arm, or a small mobile crane.

Tips for Safe Operation

1. The removable top hatch has water drainage ducts on both sides; however, during heavy rain, the ducts may be unable to cope with the flow. Cover the hatch with a tarp when needed, and always check for water before filling the tank.
2. To avoid corrosion, place the decanter on concrete blocks, one on each corner, of sufficient height to prevent flooding.
3. Always empty the bitumen hose after discharge to avoid blockage.

Key Features:

Capacity: 28500L / (7530 US Gallons) 6270 Gallons Imp.
High Payload Capacity: 27.5 MT metric tonne loading capacity = optimal load per container
20FT ISO Bitucontainer Tank Design CSC Approved
Static Storage use or Intermodal
Bunded - Double Wall - Double Skin
Design temp. -40°C up-to +200°C / -40°F up-to +392°F
Flame Tube Design (direct fire) Option: thermal-oil heating
3" and 4" outlet Bottom Discharge 100MM Ball valve includes 3" outlet with 3inch Cam-Lock coupling (male) & dust cap
Heavy Insulated 50mm~150mm where possible
Approvals by Lloyd's Register, the Netherlands

BITUMEN BAG DECANTER - BITUMEN BOX CONTAINER - BITUTANK - BITUCONTAINER

CAPACITY 28500-Litre / 27,5MT LOAD CAPACITY - TYPE: 22H1

6058mm x 2438mm x 2591mm, 0.55 bar test pressure, double-skin (bunded) and highly insulated, baffled, flame-tube type (direct fire), re-heating by LPG gas burner or diesel burner.

NOMINAL 28.5 CBM VOLUME - LLOYD'S REGISTER APPROVAL - SEA - ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT

Dimensions:
	Metric	Imperial
Nominal Capacity Tank	28500 LTR	(7530 US GALLONS) 6270 GALLONS
Maximum Gross Weight	34000 KG	74960 LBS
Tare	6050 KG	13340 LBS
Construction:
Working Pressure	0.30 bar	4,35 psi
Test Pressure	0.55 bar	7,98 psi
Relief Valve Set Pressure	0.32 bar / -0.21 bar/vac	4,64 psi / -3 vac/psi
Bursting Disc Setting	0.35 bar	5,08 psi / -3 vac/psi

Ambient Temp. Range	-20°C to +65°C	-20°F up-to +149°F
Maximum Cargo Temp	200°C	392°F
Shell Material	Anti-corrosive CORTEN-A Steel SPA-H, B480, 3,0mm Double Wall Outer Corrugated 1,6mm
Design Code / Approvals	BS ISO668, ISO830, ISO1161, ISO1496-4(1991), CSC(2014), ISO6346, LRCCS(2014), TIR(1975), UIC(2010),
Standard Fittings:
Man lid/Hatch Cover	Special hatch for big bags 1MT ~ 1,2MT and 500mm (20") diameter, 6-point fixing, 14mm x 12mm seal, located center.
Calibration	Volumetric chart, nominal capacity 28,340 liters available.
Airline / Vapor	40MM (11⁄2") ball valve, outlet 11⁄2" BSP, s/s screw cap.
Relief Valve	65MM (21⁄2") high flow flanged, operating pressure 0,22 bar. Capacity: 8710m3/hr.
Bursting Disc	DN80 (3") 0.35 bar (32 psi) setting.
Top Inlet	Blanked weld-in flange drilled 6 M12 holes @ 168 pcd, provision for optional fitting of 80mm (3") stainless steel butterfly valve. DN80, ASA 150 bolted blank flange outlet, 80mm (3") removable full-length siphon tube.
Bottom Discharge	Guard stainless steel 100MM 4" Ball valve - Outlet 3" BSP Flange with 3" Camlock Couplings and 3" Dust Cap.
Gaskets & Seals	Parts in contact with cargo, PTFE/Teflon.
Flame Tube Heating	Two (2) sets DN200 Φ159x6.0mm, Φ219x6.0mm, Burner Connections, incl. 2x protection sleeves inside the main flame tube.
Insulation	50MM (2") inorganic Rockwool (CFC free); Thermal Conductivity: ≤ 0.044 w/(m2.k), Bottom Insulation 150MM (6")

Document Holder / Earth	It is fitted at the rear end and is suitable for shipping documents, MSDS, etc. Earth is located at the rear.
Data Plate / Markings	Stainless steel data plate detailing specifications fitted rear end.
Frame	The Bitumen Bag Decanter container frame shall be mainly composed of an inner box-type tank for bitumen, internal heating pipes, insulation, and nozzles, two (2) end frames, two (2) top side rails, two (2) bottom side rails, two (2) sidewalls and eight (8) corner fittings.
Ladder	They are integrated at the front end.
Temperature Gauge	Analog gauge fitted at the rear end: -20°C to +300°C. / -4°F to +572°F.
Sensor Socket	1/2" BSP fitted rear end
Color RAL	9005 or custom

Actual measurements and specifications may vary and are subject to confirmation.
Tank containers are supplied in accordance with the manufacturer's (Danteco Industries B.V.) general trading terms and conditions.