Quantifying Combustion-Related Emissions from Asphalt Plants Through Thermal Energy and Exhaust-Gas Analysis
The production of hot mix asphalt (HMA) is energy-intensive, resulting in carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The primary energy source (accounting for over 97%) and emissions source is the rotary drum employed for the drying and heating of the aggregates. Quantifying the CO2 emissions associated w...