MAN - PAV4 - REV: Original | C. System Overview
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C. System Overview
C.1 General Description
The ATS Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) is designed specifically to prepare specimens for tests developed by the
Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) to simulate in-service oxidative aging that occurs in asphalt binders
during service.
A PAV system consists of the following: ASME/CE code stainless steel pressure vessel enclosed in a black powder
coated steel enclosure, pressure regulator, metering valve, pressure transducer and indicator, RTD, temperature
controller with data logging, and pan holder.
C.2 Vessel Certification
ASME Code: Unless otherwise noted, the PAV is designed, fabricated, inspected, tested, and stamped in accordance
with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Code, Section VIII, and a maximum temperature of 110°C/121°C. The ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is an Internationally Recognized Standard.
Contact ATS for the vessel certificate/U-IA Report and CE Declaration of Conformity.
C.3 Specifications
Benchtop Unit
Integral Vessel/Oven Design
Vertical Loading with Fixture
Specimen Capacity
10 Pans
Specimen Pans
Per AASHTO T 179
Physical Dimensions
30” high, 22” deep, 27” wide
(760mm high, 558.8 mm deep, 685.8 mm wide)
Weight
300 lbs (136.078 kg)
Operating Pressure
304.5 psi (2.1± 0.05 MPa)
Temperature Accuracy
Setpoint ± 0.5°C
Temperature Range
80°C to 110°C/121°C
