Description
This Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) is designed to SHRP/AASHTO PPI 95-98 PP1 and Present Standards.
A complete PAV system consists of an ASME Code Pressure Vessel enclosed in a stainless steel cabinet, a digital pressure gauge, an elapsed time meter, an error timer meter, and a programmable temperature controller that monitors the activities of pressure, sample temperature, and time.
Features
Rotating vessel lid for easy use - No lifting
Meets and Exceeds AASHTO 95 to Present AASHTO Standard
Compact bench-top unit for tables
Integral Vessel/Oven Design
Operating pressure: 2.1 � 0.05 MPa (304 psi)
Temperature Range: 60�C to 120�C Uniform within 0.5�C
Time to setpoint temp: 3 hours from ambient
Vertical loading with fixture Parallel within 0.002 inches
Capacity: 10 specimens
Error Times are typically less than 10% of current standards
Platinum RTD temperature measurement � 0.1�C
Built-in timer accumulates OUT OF RANGE time during 20 hour test
Safety Features Include: Redundant (ASME) Over-Temperature Protection and Over-Pressure Protection
Accurate, reliable, and ease of operation
Power requirements: 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz standard, 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz optional

A source of compressed air (310 psi minimum) and a pressure regulator are required to operate the pressure aging vessel.
Includes ten AASHTO T-179 pans and holder for placement inside pressure vessel.