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equiviscous temperature

equiviscous temperature

[¦e·kwə¦vis·kəs ′tem·prə·chər]
(chemical engineering)
A measure of viscosity used in the tar industry, equal to the temperature in degrees Celsius at which the viscosity of tar is 50 seconds as measured in a standard tar efflux viscometer. Abbreviated EVT.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

equiviscous temperature

The temperature at which a bitumen attains the proper viscosity for built-up roofing application.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Hot kettles are heated to extreme temperatures, depending on the type of asphalt, to meet the required equiviscous temperature or EVT (proper application temperature) for ensuring proper adhesion and waterproofing.
Asphalt should be applied at the equiviscous temperature (EVT) +/- 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
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