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WMA Technologies WMA Usage Why Use a WMA Additive? Summary
Additive
Synthetic zeolites 20 % water
Dose at 0.1 to 0.3 % by weight of mix 50 to 70F reduction in mixing and compaction temperature
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Additive
Advera Aspha-min
Additives
Weighing system Conveyor system
Pneumatic Auger
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Temperatures
50 to 70 F reduction in mixing and compaction temperature
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WMA Dosage
0.5 to 1.5 % by weight of binder
Modifer Dosage
2.0 to 4.0 % by weight of binder
Non-Polar Asphalt
Surfactant Molecule
Polar Head
Polar Aggregate
WMA Dosage
0.20 to 0.75 percent by weight of binder
WMA Usage
NAPA Asphalt Pavement Mix Production Survey Survey of Producers Categories
DOT Other Agency Commercial
Technologies
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13.2 10.0
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82.7%
78.8%
1.5% 15.5%
2009
22
Ease of Use
Greater Use of WMA WMA Additives at Terminal
Chemical Organic
Chemical Additives
Anti-Strip Properties
Some Chemical Additives
Process A
10.0
Process B
Process C
0.0
-10.0
-20.0
-30.0
-40.0
-50.0
Key Points
WMA Use is Increasing Variety of Ways to Produce WMA Plant Foaming is Most Popular But Additives are Gaining Market Share
Terminal Addition Decreases Cost and Requires no Plant Modifications Allow Production at Lower Temperatures Alter Binder Grade Anti Strip Properties
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Questions/Discussion
Ramon Bonaquist Advanced Asphalt Technologies, LLC 108 Powers Court, Suite 100 Sterling, VA 20166 703-444-4200 aatt@erols.com