Process of using Thermocol (Expanded Polystyrene) Waste in hot bituminous mixes for road construction

IPR Status (Patent/Copyright/Trademark Secured in India/Abroad)
Patent NFNo.-0176NF2013/IN
Prov. Filing Date-09/May/2014
Application No.1258DEL2014
Status-PP

Application/Uses
Use of waste plastic "Thermocol' in bituminous mixes

Salient Technical Features including Competing Features

• The materials bitumen, aggregate and lime procured and characterized for their physical properties as per standards.
• Optimization of the dose of Thermocol waste has been done for a particular source of aggregate with conventional bitumen.
• Detailed studies have been conducted to determine the physical, empirical, mechanical and rheological properties of bituminous mixes.
• Appropriate process/ methodology for the use of Thermocol waste has been being developed

Level/Scale of Development
Laboratory Level

Environmental Considerations
Eco-friendly

Status of Commercialization
In process

Major Raw Materials to be Utilized
All bituminous mix materials and Thermocol waste

Major Plant Equipment and Machinery Required
None

Techno-Economics
Reduction in binder content

Technology Package
Yet to be decided