Success Case Study: Bitumen Bag Decanter for Middle East Highway Expansion Project

Project Background

In 2022, a construction company in the Middle East was awarded a major highway expansion project. Due to limited access to bulk liquid bitumen, the company relied heavily on imported bagged bitumen. The challenge was to efficiently convert these bitumen bags into liquid form for continuous asphalt production under the region’s extreme high temperatures.

Customer Requirements

The client needed:

1. A bag bitumen decanter capable of melting large volumes of bitumen quickly and efficiently.

2. Equipment with high-temperature resistance and reliable insulation, suitable for desert conditions.

3. Energy-saving operation to lower fuel consumption and reduce overall project costs.

4. A system that could be installed rapidly and operated by local staff with minimal training.

Feiteng Solution

Feiteng supplied a YDLR Series Bitumen Bag Decanter, featuring:

• Capacity: Up to 8–10 tons of bitumen per hour.

• Thermal Oil Heating System: Ensures uniform and efficient melting.

• Robust Insulation Design: Minimizes heat loss and maintains stable liquid bitumen storage.

• Automated Operation: PLC-based system allows easy monitoring and reduces manual labor.

• Compact Modular Design: Facilitates quick installation at the project site.

Implementation & Results

The YDLR Bag Decanter was installed and commissioned within 30 days. Once in operation, it provided the following results:

• Continuous Supply: Stable delivery of liquid bitumen ensured uninterrupted asphalt production.

• Energy Efficiency: Reduced fuel usage by 22% compared with conventional melting systems.

• Durability in Harsh Climate: Equipment performed reliably even at ambient temperatures exceeding 45°C.

• Cost Savings: Lower operational costs contributed to an overall 12% reduction in project expenses.

Customer Feedback

“The Feiteng bag decanter proved to be the ideal solution for our highway expansion project. It handled the high temperatures without issues, delivered consistent bitumen supply, and helped us reduce fuel consumption significantly. We are very satisfied with the performance and after-sales support.”

— Project Manager, Middle East Construction Group

Conclusion

This case demonstrates Feiteng’s capability to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and climate-adapted bitumen solutions. The YDLR Bag Decanter helped the client overcome logistical challenges, improve efficiency, and achieve cost-effective results in a demanding Middle Eastern environment.