Adjustable inlet for recycle asphalt pavement

摘要

A dryer ( 10 ) for an asphalt plant is disclosed. In one embodiment, the dryer ( 10 ) includes a generally cylindrical drum ( 12 ); a burner ( 20 ) having a burner head ( 22 ) at least partially disposed within the drum ( 12 ); a feeder ( 26 ) attached to a stationary portion of the dryer ( 10 ) for providing a recycled asphalt pavement; and an adjustable inlet ( 28 ) for introducing the recycled asphalt pavement from the feeder ( 26 ) into the drum ( 12 ) at a desired position. The adjustable inlet ( 28 ) is adjustable laterally between at least two positions.