Storage Precautions for Asphalt

The storage of asphalt needs to pay attention to the following aspects:

1. Storage place: asphalt should be stored in a dry, light-proof, well-ventilated place, and should be kept away from heat, fire and flammable substances to prevent fire accidents. The storage place should also have lightning, anti-static and other safety facilities.
2. Tank selection: the tank should meet the relevant standards, can withstand the quality and temperature of asphalt, and the tank should have a good sealing performance, to avoid asphalt and air contact leading to quality degradation. Storage tanks should be tested regularly to prevent leakage and oil leakage accidents.
3. Temperature control: asphalt storage process should pay attention to control the temperature, too high or too low temperature may lead to quality degradation of asphalt. Should be based on different types of asphalt to choose the appropriate storage temperature.
4. Prevent oxidation: long-term storage of asphalt is easy due to contact with oxygen in the air and oxidation reaction, resulting in quality degradation. Therefore, the asphalt should be avoided as much as possible to avoid contact with the air, you can use the cover cover, cling film and other ways to wrap.
5. Stacking: asphalt should be stacked in storage to avoid direct contact with the ground, the floor of the storage of asphalt should be smooth, no mud, no gravel, so as not to contaminate and wear asphalt.
6. Safety protection: For places storing a large amount of asphalt, special fire fighting facilities should be set up, such as fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, etc., and do a good job of fire and explosion prevention measures, strengthen the site safety management to ensure the personal safety of the staff.
7. Regular inspection: the stored asphalt should be regularly inspected, including the appearance, temperature, viscosity and other indicators of the test, such as the discovery of abnormalities should be dealt with in a timely manner.
8. Operating procedures: relevant operating procedures and management systems should be developed to ensure that the storage process is operated in strict accordance with the provisions of the operating personnel should receive professional training, familiar with the operating procedures and emergency plans to ensure safe production.