Standard Method of Test for Effect of Heat and Air on a Moving Film of Asphalt (Rolling Thin-Film Oven Test) AASHTO Designation: T 240-06" ASTM Designation: D 2872-04 wenn 1. SCOPE 1. ‘This testis used fo measure the effect of heat and air on a moving film of semi-solid asphelt materials, The effects of this treatment are determined from measurements of the propettcs of the -sphalt before and after the tet. 12, ‘The values stated in ST units are to be regarded as the standard 13 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport io addvess all ofthe safety concerns associated sith i use. It és the responsibilty of ‘the user ofthis standard to establish appropriate safery and health practices and determine the applicabay of regulatory limitations prior tose. 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 24 AASHTO Standards mM 231, Weighing Devices Used in the Testing of Materials R16, Regulatory Information for Chemicals Used in AASHTO Tests TSI, Ductility of Bituminous Materials 7-202, Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer 22, ASTM Standard: C670, Practice for Prepering Precision and Sias Statements for Test Methods for Constriction Materials mE 1, Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-GlassThermometers mE 644, Test Methods for Testing Industrial Resistance Thermometers ‘E1137, Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermemeters 3. ‘SUMMARY OF TEST METHOD a4 ‘A moving film of asphaltic material is heated in an oven for 85 eninutes at 163°C (325°F), The effects of heat and air are determined {rom changes in physical test values as measured before and afier the oven treatment. An optionzl procedure is provided for determining the change in sample ‘mass, 18-2 T2404 ‘AASHTO32. Precision values for ths test method have beea developed foc viscosity at 60°C (140°), and ductility a 15.6°C (60°F), and mass change 4a. SIGNIFICANCE AND USE ‘This method indicates the approximate change in properties of asphalt uring conventional hot- sing at about 150°C (02°F) as indicated by viscosity and other rheological measurements. It yields a residue which approximates the asphalt condition as incorporaied in the pavement. Ifthe ‘mixing temperature differs appreciably from the 150°C (302°F) level, more or less effect on the properties will oceur. This method can also be used to determine mass change, which is a measure ‘of asphalt volatility 5. Bat, 513. 514. 515. APPARATUS Oren—A double-walled etectrically heated convection type with inside dimensions as follows: a height of 381 mm (15 in.) a widta of 483 mma (19 in), and @ depth (with door closed) of 445 = 13 mm (17" 4 sin). The door shall contin 9 symmetrical located window with dimensions of 305 10 330 mm (12 to 13 in) wide by 203 vo 229 mm @ to 9 in. high. The window shall contain two sheets of heat-resistant glass separated by an air space. The window should permit an “unobstructed view of the interior of the oven. The heating element shell be located below the oven floor and shall be adequate to maintain the requited temperature, The oven shall be vented atthe top ad bottom, The bottom vents shall be located symmetzcaly 1 supply incoming ar around the heating elements. They shall have an open area of 15.0-£ 0.7 cm (2.31 0.11 in). The top vents shali be symmetcealfy arranged inthe upper par of the oven and have an open area of 9.30.65 om’ (1 45 «007 in. ‘The oven shall have an air plenum covering the side walls and ceiling, the airspace being 38 mam ("Py in.) deep from the wails and eciling, Ata midpoint in the width of the oven and 152 mm (6 in.) from the face of the cireular metal carriage to its axis, a squirrel cage-type fan 133.4 mm (3% in.) outside diameter by 73 mm (2, in.) wide, shall be turned at 1725 x/min by an externally mounted motor. ‘The squirrel cage fan shall be set so thatthe fan tuzns in an opposite direction to its vanes. The air flow characteristics of the fan-plenum system shall be suctioned from the floor of the oven shrough the wall plenums with the air exiting through the fan, Figures 1 snd 2 show details of this fan-pleuum system, ‘The oven shall Be equipped with a proportional conial thermostat capable of maintaining a temperature of 163 * 1,0°C (25 + L8°F), The sensing element of the thermostat may be placed. ‘The thermometer shall be hung from or affixed 10 a mounting ia the ceiling which is 51 mum (2 in.) from the tight side of the oven at a midpoint in zhe depth of the oven so thatthe bulb of the thermometer is within 25 mum (1 in.) of an imaginary line level to the shaft of the circular metal carriage. The heating controls shall be capable of bringing the fully loaded oven back to the test Temperature within a 10-minute period after insertion ef the samples in a preheated oven, The oven shall be provided with a 305 mm (12 in) diameter vertical circular carriage—see Figure 2 for details. This carringe shall be provided with suitable openings and clips for fitmly holding eight glass containers—see Figure 3—in a horizontal position. The vertical carriage shall be mechanically driven through a 19 mm (in. ) diameter shaft ata speed of 15 0.2 rin. ‘The oven shall be equipped with an air jet positioned to blow heated air into eacla bottle at its lowest point of travel. The air jet shal! have an outlet orifice 1.02 mm (0.04 in.) in diameter (No. 60 drill) connected fo a 7.6 m (25 ft) length of 7.9 mxn (ig in.) 0.0. refrigeration copper 7240-2 ‘AASHTOtubing. This tubing shall be coiled to lie flat on the bottom of the oven and lead to a source of fresh-dried, dust-free, regulated ar. Fen botr. 1725 RPM Dicker Gf Faton Top View Fan Deaton 3f Roaton [vent ‘Theamomate Figure 1—Schematic of Air Flow Front View TS-2b T2403 ‘AASHTO ri tan ci tia tn Os