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Types of Asphalt Mixing Plants with High Energy Consumption and Burner Selection Based on Application

Enerji Tüketimleri Yüksek Olan Asfalt Plent Tesis Türleri ve Kullanım Alanına Göre Brülör Seçimi

Gökalp Zaman(KAFKAS UNIVERSITY)0009-0009-6852-4728
Muhammed Arslan Omar(KAFKAS UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-4258-8634
Pages
48–55
Publication Date
2026-07-30
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The results indicate that in high-capacity plants, modulating and low-NOx burners are more advantageous in terms of energy efficiency and emission control, while simpler burner systems are sufficient for low-capacity plants.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, the types of asphalt mixing plants used in asphalt production and the burner systems used in these plants were examined in terms of energy efficiency and environmental impacts.
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Key Findings & Data:Asphalt mixing plants were classified as batch and drum-mix plants based on production techniques, and as mobile and stationary plants based on their mode of operation.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results indicate that in high-capacity plants, modulating and low-NOx burners are more advantageous in terms of energy efficiency and emission control, while simpler burner systems are sufficient for low-capacity plants.
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⚙️Variables:Asfalt plentleri · Batch tipi plent · Drum-miks plent

Abstract

In this study, the types of asphalt mixing plants used in asphalt production and the burner systems used in these plants were examined in terms of energy efficiency and environmental impacts. Asphalt mixing plants were classified as batch and drum-mix plants based on production techniques, and as mobile and stationary plants based on their mode of operation. The operating principles and energy consumption characteristics of each plant type were evaluated comparatively. Additionally, burner systems used for drying and heating aggregates-including modulating, low-NOx, and dual-fuel burners-were analyzed. The results indicate that in high-capacity plants, modulating and low-NOx burners are more advantageous in terms of energy efficiency and emission control, while simpler burner systems are sufficient for low-capacity plants. Accordingly, it was demonstrated that the correct selection of burners in asphalt plants minimizes environmental impacts by reducing fuel consumption.

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Bu çalışmada asfalt üretiminde kullanılan plent tesis türleri ve bu tesislerde tercih edilen brülör sistemleri enerji verimliliği ve çevresel etkiler açısından incelenmiştir. Asfalt plentleri üretim tekniklerine göre batch (harman) ve drum-miks (tamburlu), kullanım şekline göre ise mobil ve sabit tesisler olarak sınıflandırılmıştır. Her bir plent türünün çalışma prensipleri ve enerji tüketim karakteristikleri karşılaştırmalı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca agregaların kurutulması ve ısıtılmasında kullanılan brülör sistemleri; modülasyonlu, düşük NOx ve çift yakıtlı brülörler kapsamında analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, yüksek kapasiteli tesislerde modülasyonlu ve düşük NOx brülörlerin enerji verimliliği ve emisyon kontrolü açısından daha avantajlı olduğu, düşük kapasiteli tesislerde ise daha basit brülör sistemlerinin yeterli olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda, asfalt plentlerinde doğru brülör seçiminin yakıt tüketimini azaltarak çevresel etkileri minimize ettiği ortaya konmuştur.

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Zaman, G., Omar, M. A. (2026). Types of Asphalt Mixing Plants with High Energy Consumption and Burner Selection Based on Application. Kafkas Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, Cilt: 19 Sayı: 1, 48–55. https://doi.org/10.58688/kujs.1944366

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