Types of Batch Plants

In Figure 8.1, the reclaimed asphalt is fed into the mixer. This restricts the amount of reclaimed asphalt to be added for the production of recycled mixture to approximately 15%. Other types of batch plants are also available in which the reclaimed asphalt is either... 

The use of this type of batch plant is limited nowadays because of its high capital cost, its relatively high maintenance cost, the requirement of almost single-sized aggregate and its low output. 

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