Electrically Heated Bitumen Tanks
Electrically Heated Bitumen Tanks
Overview
Our Electrically Heated Bitumen Tanks are engineered for safe, efficient storage and temperature maintenance of Bitumen, emulsion and polymer-modified bitumen (PMB). Available in 20–100 m³ capacities, these vertically oriented tanks combine proven mechanical design with reliable electric heating elements, high-performance insulation and an intuitive control system to minimize heat loss, oxidation and maintenance demands — ideal for terminal, plant and contractor operations.
Why Electrically Heated?
- Precision temperature control — instant automatic activation of heating elements maintains target viscosity for safe pumping and correct blending with thermostatic set values.
- Efficient heating — No intermediate thermal oil — energy is delivered straight to the product.
- Low maintenance & long life — no more paraphine residues like thermal-oil systems; simple electrical components and easy access service points.
- Environmentally friendlier operation — no combustion onsite and zero risk of fuel spills; cost efficient where off-peak electricity pricing applies.
- Minimal oxidation — vertical cylindrical design reduces surface exposure to air, preserving quality of bitumen during storage.
Key Technical Features
- Capacity range: 20 – 110 m³ (custom sizes available).
- Tank geometry: Vertical cylindrical tanks with curved bottom— optimized to reduce bitumen-air contact and minimize oxidation. Open/closed to atmosphere types for PMB storage
- Heating system: Main resistance (booster) heaters combined with base/sword resistances for uniform heating and fast recovery. Heating elements are thermostatic controlled automatically from the panel and sized per capacity and viscosity requirements.
- Insulation: High-density rock-wool with foil to achieve low thermal conductivity and prevent thermal bridges. Insulation thicknesses are configurable
- Control & automation: Central control panel with temperature PID control, automatic heater sequencing, level and temperature readouts, alarms and motor starters. Optional PLC and remote SCADA integration available.
- Instrumentation & safety: Continuous level sensors (max & continuous), temperature meter(s), high-high level sensors, pressure relief valve, maintenance hatch(es) and over-temperature protection
- Construction materials: Carbon steel shell (internal surface can be supplied with protective coating on request), welded to industry best practice. Surface treatments and coatings available for extended service life.
Typical Applications
- Bitumen storage for asphalt plants and road construction projects
- Emulsion storage
- Polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) storage and dosing
- Temporary or permanent terminal storage where fuel-free heating is preferred
- Facilities requiring low-emission heating solutions or operation during electricity off-peak windows
Control Panel
- Temperature setpoint and display (digital)
- Automatic heater activation (PID control) with staged heating to avoid inrush currents
- Level monitoring: minimum,continuous, maximum and high-high-level alarm
- Local alarms for over-temperature and low level
- Manual/Auto selector and emergency stop
- Optional: PLC logic, HMI touchscreen, remote monitoring via Modbus/TCP or other protocols
Safety & Standards
- Bursting discs
- Pressure and vacuum valves
- Designed and manufactured following recognized international standards (EN, API, or local equivalents)
- Comprehensive documentation — including welding logs, NDT reports, and safety calculations — can be provided on request.
- Static and ventilation calculations
Maintenance & Serviceability
- Easy access maintenance hatches and element removal points
- Standardized electrical modules for quick swap of heating elements or control components
Options & Accessories
- PLC + HMI with remote telemetry (SCADA ready)
- Thermowell for PT-100s and heaters
- Additional instrumentation (redundant temperature sensors, sampling valve)
- Blue tooth instrument read-outs
- Certified components for hazardous areas
- Various cladding choices: C3-C5 class anti-corrosion painting
- or galvanised sheet for long term corrosion protection
- Curved roof and celiling
- Internal coatings for aggressive products or extended storage
- Inter-tank catwalks, platforms and stairways
- Secondary double-wall containment solutions
- Agitator with driver
- Agitator viscosity alarms
- Sampling valve
- ATEX/Explosion-proof electrical panels
- Static calculations
- Manual or pneumatic controlled valves
- Bitumen network
- Bitumen pump
Datasheet & Quotation
For a firm quotation and detailed datasheet we need the following project inputs:
- Required tank capacity (m³) and number of tanks
- Target operating temperature (°C) and acceptable temperature band
- Ambient site conditions (min/max temperature)
- Type of bitumen / PMB and expected viscosity at target temperature
- Available site power / voltage / phases and any site restrictions
- Required standards / certifications and any additional options
Send the above to sales@mag-trade.com or request a site visit for a turnkey proposal.
Why Choose MAG-TRADE?
- Proven track record in bitumen tank design and project execution
- Flexible manufacturing — we tailor heaters, insulation and control logic to your process requirements.
- 3-D review of the Bitumen tank Project as well as Bitumen network
- Full project support: design, transport, installation supervision and commissioning.
- On-line diagnostic support
Give us a Call
Ready to specify your tank? Contact our team for a tailored proposal.
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