Maxam’s ConVector™

Maxam’s patented ConVector™ liquid asphalt heater/agitator takes advantage of the physical properties of an eductor to both improve heating efficiency and create non mechanical agitation of liquid asphalt in storage tanks. A large eductor is encased in a very compact package of heating coils which is mounted from outside the tank through a flanged opening in the side of the tank. Connected to the coil package, but mounted outside the tank, is a high efficiency gear pump which draws liquid asphalt from inside, near the bottom of the tank, and pumps it through the eductor.

The eductor (also known as a siphon jet pump) creates a powerful vacuum as the asphalt is pumped through it, siphoning up to four times the pumped volume through the coils and out the eductor in a powerful agitating plume. As a result of the eductor effect, the 300 gallon per hour pump actually transports 1500 gallons per hour, 80 percent of which is siphoned through the heating coils, vastly improving heat transfer compared to conventional static systems.

In addition to providing more uniform heating and blending of the tank contents, the ConVector has the advantage of being easily removed from the tank if cleaning is ever needed, eliminating the dangerous and costly task of cleaning conventional tank coils. The ease of installation of the ConVector makes a compelling case for replacing rather that cleaning conventional tank coils, often at a substantial reduction in cost.

The ConVector is available for either new tank or retro-fit applications.

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