[Frédéric]

What machinery and process steps are required in a continuous bitumen emulsion production line?

[Lucas]

A continuous line includes heated bitumen storage and metering, an aqueous phase preparation skid with emulsifier and pH control dosing, a high shear colloid mill for emulsification, and transfer to product tanks designed for gentle handling. Critical steps are stable ratio control into the mill, controlled temperatures for both phases, and minimization of post mill shear. Instrumentation typically includes flow meters, temperature sensors, and pH monitoring. Downstream, include sampling points, filtration strainers, and storage tanks with controlled agitation and clean dedicated piping to avoid cross contamination.

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