A Lintec CSD2500B containerised asphalt mixing plant has been used to provide hot mix asphalt for surfacing work on a 14.2km highway construction project in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The African Development Bank awarded this critical highway project to Energy China, following its winning tender of around US$78 million.
Since commissioning of the project concluded at the end of September 2022, Lintec says the CSD2500B plant continues in use for other works.
Energy China carried out a fact-finding mission, touring African countries to assess suitable construction equipment based on the local conditions. Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital sits directly on the Gulf of Guinea, resulting in high average humidity of over 80% and two distinct wet seasons, with average rainfall reaching nearly 562mm in some months.
“Energy China visited many Lintec asphalt mixing plants at jobsites of local customers across Africa as they undertook the selection process,” explained Tony Liu, CEO of Lintec & Linnhoff China. He added that the mobility and production capacity of the Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant were key factors in the firm’s decision to buy the unit.
To date, asphalt production has now passed the 50,000 tonnes mark, connecting Route d’Alépé in Abobo, one of the country’s most populated communes, with Boulevard de France in the commune of Cocody. The two-way, four-lane project will help reduce congestion, a result of the city’s fast-growing population.
The modular design, fitting in standard containers, eases transportation, and suits the plant to both short- and long-term projects. The flat, rigid design speeds up installation by eliminating the need for concrete foundations. The design also allows simple installation and dismantling, with the box construction ensuring stability on compacted soil, removing the need for costly concrete foundations. The Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant also allows for a single lockable main access point for improved onsite security, as well as reducing dust and noise emissions.
In addition, Lintec’s unique double screen drum technology eliminates the need for hot elevator and vibrating screens while reducing the need for maintenance. Combining the heating and screening of the minerals in a single process unit, this offers energy savings.
“After research into the needs of this project it was clear that the Lintec CSD Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant range was the right choice for us,” said a project manager at Energy China. “With its efficient performance and low cost of ownership, our new Lintec CSD2500B with an output of 160tonnes/hour is ideal for both large and small project requirements.”
