Energy Audits
1- Analyze fuel usage.
2- Identify materials wastage (oil, aggregate, etc.).
3- Identify operational waste (time) in ongoing operations.
4- Train personnel in waste abatement.
Plant tear-down, re-set and restarts
New plant installations
Personnel Training
1- Plant start-up and shut-down protocols.
2- Ongoing daily plant operations.
Operational Troubleshooting
1- Reduction of oil, fuel and aggregate waste during plant start-up and shut-down.
2- Baghouse dust issues.
3- Optimizing fuel consumption and exhaust system life.
4- Segregation issues.
5- Asphalt oil inconsistency issues.
6- Mix design compliance.
Calibration Troubleshooting
1- Belt scale problems.
2- Asphalt ratio system problems.
3- Mix design issues.
Computer Troubleshooting
1- Control System installations.
2- Load Out System installations.
Emissions Testing & Troubleshooting
1- State & Federal Certified Emissions Testing
2- Particulate emissions
3- Blue smoke abatement
Mechanical Troubleshooting
1- Dryer trunnion/tire adjustments and repairs.
2- Dryer flighting to optimize fuel consumption and drying efficiency.
3- Optimizing exhaust air flow at your facility.
4- Optimizing burner efficiency at your facility.
Safety Training
1- Safety during plant start-up and shut-down.
2- Safety during daily plant operations.
3- Safely performing daily maintenance and lubrication.
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John S. Ball, III brings more than 30 years of experience in the asphalt contracting business to his clients. He has held various positions during his career including rolling, paving, project management, District Manager and Director of Training. He is a member of National Asphalt Pavement Association and is involved in the leadership of New Hampshire Good Roads Association, an organization for the promotion of good highway roads in the state of New Hampshire.
John is currently the owner of Top Quality Paving and Training (T.Q.P.) which specializes in best practice and getting back to the basics for the asphalt industry. T.Q.P. is a training and consulting firm utilizing video and hands on presentations detailing success in developing and implementing employee training programs. John’s specialty is achieving compaction and rideability on QC/QA Projects. John is a lecturer for numerous asphalt paving associations and manufacturers in the asphalt industry.
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