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US 9,963,837 B1Granted
Method for operating an asphalt plant
AssigneeIndustrial Process Systems, Inc.
InventorsGregg A Gilpin, Leonard A Loesch
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Abstract
A method for operating an asphalt plant includes using sensors to quickly pinpoint a problem area and to determine the best course of action to maintain quality production with minimum wasted material and minimum plant downtime.
Claims9
A method for operating an asphalt plant, comprising the steps of:
- transporting aggregate on a first conveyor to a dryer;
- sensing the amount of aggregate being transported on the first conveyor by using at least two spaced-apart, in-line belt scales on the first conveyor;
- sending readings from said spaced-apart, in-line belt scales on the first conveyor to a central controller;
- and comparing said readings from said spaced-apart, in-line belt scales on said first conveyor to each other and to an aggregate flow set point.
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