Water In Bituminous Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : TVT-BATE-10365
The Water In Bituminous Apparatus from Tvet Equipments determines the water content of petroleum products and bituminous materials by distillation with a water-immiscible, volatile solvent, following the Dean and Stark distillation principle.
How It Works
A weighed sample is mixed with a water-immiscible solvent (such as xylene) and heated to reflux in a distillation flask connected to a graduated water-trap receiver. The solvent vapour carries any water present in the sample over into the condenser, where it condenses and collects, separated from the solvent, in the graduated trap. The volume of water collected is read directly and expressed as a percentage of the original sample mass.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Set-up Dimensions | 360 (L) x 360 (W) x 1030 (H) mm |
| Approx. Weight | 8 kg |
| Power Supply | 220-240V, 50/60Hz, 500W |
Applications
The Water In Bituminous Apparatus is used to determine water content in petroleum and bituminous products under ASTM D95 / IS 1211, the standard test methods for water in petroleum products and bituminous materials by distillation, in asphalt binder QC laboratories checking for moisture contamination that can affect binder performance.
Related Products & Category
Part of Tvet Equipments' Bitumen Asphalt Testing Equipment range, used as a routine quality check alongside penetration and ductility testing of bitumen samples. See also Water Bath 60 Litres and Marshall Water Bath.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does this apparatus measure?
It measures the percentage of water present in a petroleum or bituminous material sample, by distilling it with a water-immiscible solvent and collecting the water in a graduated trap.
Q2. Why is water content important in bitumen?
Excess water in bitumen can cause foaming during heating and mixing, and can affect the accuracy of other property tests, so checking water content is a routine bitumen QC step.
Q3. What solvent is used for the test?
A water-immiscible, volatile solvent such as xylene is used, which carries the sample's water content over during distillation while remaining separate from it in the graduated receiver.
Request a Quote
For a price on the Water In Bituminous Apparatus, send us the quantity, the standard or test method it is for, your mains supply and where it should be delivered. Send an enquiry to Tvet Equipments.
Last updated: September 2026
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