Efficient Bitumen Melting Solution for Uganda Highway Project | Feiteng

Project Background A leading road construction company in Uganda, engaged in a national highway development project, faced challenges in efficiently melting bitumen on-site. The project site was located far from bitumen refineries, making the transportation of liquid bitumen costly and logistically challenging. To overcome this, the customer opted for bitumen drum transportation and sought an efficient, high-capacity, and environmentally friendly melting solution.

Dezhou Feiteng Road Construction Equipment Co., Ltd., with over a decade of experience in bitumen processing equipment and extensive cooperation with Belt and Road Initiative countries, successfully secured the contract by providing a customized ZDLT Bitumen Drum Decanter solution.

Customer Demands and Challenges

• High Processing Capacity: The customer required a system capable of melting over 50 tons of bitumen daily to maintain a steady supply for the road construction project.

• Harsh Environmental Conditions: The equipment needed to function efficiently under Uganda's hot and humid climate without overheating or operational failures.

• Energy Efficiency: Reducing fuel consumption while maintaining high thermal efficiency was a key requirement.

• Automation and Safety: The customer sought a solution that minimized manual labor and ensured safe operation.

• Environmental Compliance: The equipment needed to meet Uganda’s environmental standards by reducing emissions and preventing bitumen waste.

Solution: Feiteng ZDLT Bitumen Drum Decanter Dezhou Feiteng recommended the ZDLT Bitumen Drum Decanter, which provided the following key advantages:

• High Thermal Efficiency: Utilizing a thermal oil heating system, the equipment improves heat utilization by 30%, ensuring rapid bitumen melting with minimal energy waste.

• Dual Heating System: Equipped with both diesel and gas burners, allowing the customer flexibility in fuel selection and maintaining efficient operation under varying conditions.

• Automated Control System: The PLC-based intelligent control system enables real-time monitoring of bitumen temperature (adjustable between 120°C-160°C) and fluid levels, ensuring unmanned operation and reducing labor costs.

• Environmental and Safety Features: The closed melting chamber minimizes emissions, while the exhaust gas recovery system ensures compliance with environmental regulations. Additionally, explosion-proof heating pipes and an emergency shutdown mechanism enhance operational safety.

• Modular and Space-Saving Design: The compact, modular structure allows for easy installation and transportation, significantly reducing on-site setup time.

• High Adaptability: The ZDLT can handle bitumen drums of various sizes and ensures complete extraction of bitumen with minimal residue, reducing material waste.

Implementation Results

• Enhanced Efficiency: The system processes an average of 55 tons of bitumen per day, improving melting speed by 40%, allowing the project to progress 10 days ahead of schedule.

• Significant Cost Savings: Energy consumption was reduced by 20%, and labor costs decreased by 50%, resulting in total savings of over $150,000 for the customer.

• Environmental Compliance: Emissions were 25% lower than Uganda’s national environmental standards, earning recognition from local regulatory authorities.

• Long-Term Partnership: Following the project's success, the customer ordered an additional unit and expressed interest in Feiteng’s modified bitumen production solutions for future infrastructure projects.

Customer Testimonial “Feiteng’s bitumen decanter exceeded our expectations in both efficiency and reliability. The equipment maintained stable performance even in Uganda’s extreme heat. Their team provided excellent remote support, ensuring seamless operation throughout the project.”
— Michael Ouma, Project Manager, Uganda National Highway Construction