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Major Commercial Ports: Petroleum Products’ Global Gateways

The transportation and commerce of petroleum products such as bitumen, gilsonite, paraffin, wax, and base oil are made much easier by the presence of commercial ports. The worldwide demand for these petroleum products is on the rise, and commercial ports are the key distribution hubs for these goods at this time. In the following paragraphs, we will examine some of the most important ports across the globe for the trading of these items.

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Warning About Mixed Bitumen for Asphalt

The quality of the bitumen that is used to manufacture asphalt can have a considerable influence on both the asphalt’s longevity and its performance. Asphalt is an essential component in the building and paving of roads. In recent years, there has been a growth in the usage of mixed bitumen, which is a combination of several types of bitumen. This type of bitumen has become more popular. Using mixed bitumen for asphalt comes with a number of possible dangers, despite the fact that doing so can result in cost savings and other advantages.

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Anionic Vs Cationic Bitumen Emulsifiers (SS1 And CSS1)

Bitumen emulsions may be either anionic or cationic, and both types are employed in a wide range of applications in the building and construction sectors. Given the significant differences between these two types of emulsions, selecting the right one for a particular application requires a firm understanding of both. In this article, anionic and cationic bitumen emulsions will be compared, with a focus on SS1 and CSS1 bitumen emulsions.

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Turkey Earthquake

We are deeply grieved by the earthquake’s occurrence and will make every effort to assist the cities that were hit by it. We also implore the international community to support Turkey.
– Depremin meydana gelmesinden derin üzüntü duyuyoruz ve deprem olan şehirlere yardım etmek için her türlü çabayı göstereceğiz. Uluslararası toplumdan da Türkiye’ye destek olmalarını rica ediyoruz.

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Prime Coat and Tack Coat Difference

Regarding the prime coat and tack coat, it can be mentioned that those who have even a passing knowledge with the road and road building sector have likely come across a variety of phrases and terminologies, some of which include chip seal, tack coat, prime coat, and seal coat, among others. The industry of road building has achieved considerable advancements in recent decades, and as a result of the development of technology and contemporary science, a variety of materials are used in this sector. It is common knowledge that bitumen is one of the most important materials used in the building of roads. In today’s world, there is a wide variety of bitumen that can be purchased, and each of the aforementioned phrases is directly connected to bitumen. The following article will provide a comprehensive analysis of the tack coat, the prime coat, and the distinctions between the two.

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Oxidized Bitumen Production

In the realm of road construction and waterproofing applications, one component that plays a pivotal role is oxidized bitumen. This specialized form of bitumen, often recognized for its enhanced adhesive properties and higher thermal stability, undergoes an air blowing process that gives it its distinctive characteristics. Dive into our comprehensive guide that sheds light on the detailed production process of oxidized bitumen, exploring each stage from raw material preparation to the intricate process of controlled oxidation.

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Fluid Loss in Drilling

In this post from the blog of the Petronaft Co., which is a manufacturer of Gilsonite and several other drilling products, we have explored fluid loss in drilling, as well as the different varieties of it and the factors that contribute to its occurrence.

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Difference Between Paraffins 1% and 3%

What are the many varieties of paraffin, and what is the difference between paraffins 1% and 3%? In the petrochemical industry, paraffin is derived from oil or coal and is a saturated hydrocarbon molecule in which all of the carbon atoms are attached to each other by simple bonds to produce paraffin. This article compares 1% paraffin to 3% paraffin.

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Happy New Year 2023
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Happy New Year 2023

Wishing a successful and prosperous new year to all those we have worked with and had business relationships with over the past year. May you and your business progress to new heights.

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DRILLING with SULFONATED ASPHALT DRILLING MUD ADDITIVE
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Sulfonated Asphalt Drilling Mud Additive

Sulfonated asphalt drilling mud additive is shale control additives used to inhibit the swelling and caving of shales caused by hydrous disintegration. Sulphonate asphalt is lost circulation additives and used to plug a zone into which drilling fluid is being lost, to prevent a complete loss of the drilling fluid.

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