Sustainable Practices - Heat Recapture
In 2009 BoDean Company installed a “Stackpack” heat recapture module at its asphalt plant in Santa Rosa. In order to produce asphaltic concrete (AC), a large amount of heat is necessary to dry the aggregates that are used in AC, and to heat the binder oil so that it can stay liquid in order to cover or coat the rock and sand. By the use of a special module called a “Stackpack”, we are able to capture the heat exhaust in this process so that it may be re-used.
Eco-efficient benefits
A reduction in GHG emissions by 18.3 tons per year, lowered natural gas consumption, monetary savings of about $7,600/yr. leading to greater profitability.