CA2886190C - Method for coating expandable polystyrene beads - Google Patents

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CA2886190C
CA2886190C CA2886190A CA2886190A CA2886190C CA 2886190 C CA2886190 C CA 2886190C CA 2886190 A CA2886190 A CA 2886190A CA 2886190 A CA2886190 A CA 2886190A CA 2886190 C CA2886190 C CA 2886190C
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Abstract

A method for coating expandable polystyrene beads for use in a concrete mixture, the method comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of expandable polystyrene beads, placing the expandable polystyrene beads in a mixer, wetting the expandable polystyrene beads with a liquid, adding a setting retardant in the mixer, adding a biocide preservative in the mixer, adding dried animal blood cells in the mixer, adding gelatin glue in the mixer, adding calcium carbonate to the mixer, activating the mixer for a predetermined period of time and removing the expandable polystyrene beads from the mixer to use in the concrete mixture.

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METHOD FOR COATING EXPANDABLE POLYSTYRENE BEADS
Field of the invention:
The present invention relates to concrete compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for coating expandable polystyrene beads for use in a concrete mixture.
Background of the invention:
Concrete composition is known in the art. More specifically, the use of aggregates in concrete compositions is also known in the art. Fine and coarse aggregates make up the bulk of a concrete mixture.
The use of lightweight granules such as polystyrene beads in concrete mixtures is also known in the art. Known to the Applicant is U.S. Patent No.
5,308,396 issued May 3, 1994 to Kovacs.
However, conventional polystyrene beads are highly static and they are difficult to manipulate. Additionally, drying time of concrete mixture using conventional polystyrene beads is long.
Hence, in light of the aforementioned, there is a need for a method for coating expandable polystyrene beads which, by virtue of its design, would be able to overcome some of the above-discussed prior art concerns.
Summary of the invention:
One object of the present invention is to provide a solution to at least one of the above-mentioned prior art drawbacks.
The present invention relates to a coating method for expandable polystyrene beads with a mixture to decrease the static effect of the beads.
2 In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for coating expandable polystyrene beads for use in a concrete mixture, the method comprising the steps of:
a) providing a plurality of expandable polystyrene beads;
b) placing the expandable polystyrene beads in a mixer;
c) wetting the expandable polystyrene beads with a liquid;
d) adding a setting retardant in the mixer;
e) adding a biocide preservative in the mixer;
f) adding dried animal blood cells in the mixer;
g) adding gelatin glue in the mixer;
h) adding calcium carbonate to the mixer;
i) activating the mixer for a predetermined period of time; and j) removing the expandable polystyrene beads from the mixer to use in the concrete mixture.
In some implementations, step c) comprises the step of wetting the expandable polystyrene beads with water.
In some implementations, step e) comprises the step of adding a glycol low toxicity biocide preservative in the mixer.
In some implementations, step f) comprises the step of adding spray-dried animal blood cells in the mixer.
In some implementations, step h) comprises the step of adding limestone in the mixer.
In some implementations, step a) comprises the step of providing expandable polystyrene containing a uniformly distributed flame retardant.
3 In some implementations, the predetermined period of time is at least 15 minutes.
In some implementations, the mixer comprises a ribbon mixer.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided expandable polystyrene beads coated with a coating composition comprising water, a setting retardant, a biocide preservative, a plurality of dried animal blood cells, a gelatin glue and a calcium carbonate.
In some implementations, the coating comprises in parts by 4000 L of expandable polystyrene beads: 4 L to 20 L of water, 2L to 8 L of setting retardant, 30 ml to 150 ml of biocide preservative, 4 Kg to 20 Kg of dried animal blood cells, 10 mg to 100 mg of gelatin glue and 20 Kg to 50 Kg of calcium carbonate.
In some implementations, the coating comprises in parts by 4000 L of expandable polystyrene beads: 12 L of water, 4 L of setting retardant, 90 ml of biocide preservative, 10 Kg of dried animal blood cells, 40 mg of gelatin glue and 36 Kg of calcium carbonate.
Brief description of the drawings:
Figure 1 is a schematic flow diagram of a method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention:
In the following description, the same numerical references refer to similar elements. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity and clarity, namely so as to not unduly burden the figures with several reference numbers, not all figures contain references to all the components and features, and references to some components and features may be found in only one figure, and components and features of the present invention illustrated in other figures can be easily inferred therefrom. The embodiments, geometrical configurations, materials mentioned , .
4 and/or dimensions shown in the figures are optional, and are given for exemplification purposes only.
Furthermore, although the present invention may be used with various objects, such as concrete mixture, for example, it is understood that it may be used with other object and/or mixtures.
As shown in Figure 1, there is provided a method for coating expandable polystyrene beads for use in a concrete mixture, the method comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of expandable polystyrene beads 10; placing the expandable polystyrene beads in a mixer 12; wetting the expandable polystyrene beads with a liquid 14; adding a setting retardant in the mixer 16; adding a biocide preservative in the mixer 18; adding dried animal blood cells in the mixer 20;
adding gelatin glue in the mixer 22; adding calcium carbonate to the mixer 24;
activating the mixer for a predetermined period of time 26; and removing the expandable polystyrene beads from the mixer to use in the concrete mixture 28.
In some implementations, the step of providing a plurality of expandable polystyrene beads 10 comprises the step of providing expandable polystyrene containing a uniformly distributed flame retardant, preferably, providing Neopor 2400TM beads.
The step of placing the expandable polystyrene beads in a mixer 12 is to provide a mean for mixing the ingredients with the expandable polystyrene beads and thereby coating the beads. The mixer may include a ribbon mixer or any other typical concrete mixer, as apparent to a person skilled in the art.

, A liquid is also used for wetting the expandable polystyrene beads 14. This step helps the other dry ingredients to adhere to the beads. Preferably, the liquid comprises water.
Adding a setting retardant in the mixer 16 can improve the bond between the
5 beads and the dry ingredients. It can also strengthen the concrete mixture.
In some implementations, the step of adding a biocide preservative in the mixer 18 is preferably accomplished by adding a glycol low toxicity biocide preservative in the mixer, such as Nipacide BIT-20Tm. The biocide preservative is added to help, among other things, eliminates odors from the mixture.
In some implementations, the step of adding dried animal blood cells in the mixer 20 is preferably accomplished by adding Jefo AP 301TM animal blood cells in the mixer. The dried animal blood cells support a more homogeneous mixture.

Binding the dried animal blood cells onto the beads can be improved by adding gelatin glue in the mixer 22. The gelatin glue is also used as an adhesive to further enhance the bonding between the dry ingredients and the beads.
In some implementations, the step of adding calcium carbonate to the mixer 24 is preferably accomplished by adding limestone in the mixer, such as Betocarb F- SATm. The calcium carbonate can also accelerate drying the mixture by absorbing excess humidity.
The mixer can be activated for a predetermined period of time 26 and at any stage during the method for coating expandable polystyrene beads. The predetermined period may depend on the quantity of the mixture, the type of mixer used and the mixing speed, as apparent to a person skilled in the art.
Preferably, the mixing time is between 15 minutes and 120 minutes.
Once the expandable polystyrene beads are substantially coated with the mixture and dry, the user can proceed with the step of removing the expandable polystyrene beads from the mixer 28 to use in the concrete mixture, or any other
6 application requiring expandable polystyrene beads as apparent to a person skilled in the art.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided expandable polystyrene beads coated with a coating composition comprising water, a setting retardant, a biocide preservative, a plurality of dried animal blood cells, a gelatin glue and a calcium carbonate.
In some implementations, the coating comprises in parts by 4000 L of expandable polystyrene beads: 4 L to 20 L of water, 2L to 8 L of setting retardant, 30 ml to 150 ml of biocide preservative, 4 Kg to 20 Kg of dried animal blood cells, 10 mg to 100 mg of gelatin glue and 20 Kg to 50 Kg of calcium carbonate.
In some implementations, the coating comprises in parts by 4000 L of expandable polystyrene beads: 12 L of water, 4 L of setting retardant, 90 ml of biocide preservative, 10 Kg of dried animal blood cells, 40 mg of gelatin glue and 36 Kg of calcium carbonate.
Of course, numerous modifications could be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims.

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1. A method for coating expandable polystyrene beads for use in a concrete mixture, the method comprising the steps of:
a) providing a plurality of expandable polystyrene beads;
b) placing the expandable polystyrene beads in a mixer;
c) wetting the expandable polystyrene beads with a liquid;
d) adding a setting retardant in the mixer;
e) adding a biocide preservative in the mixer;
f) adding dried animal blood cells in the mixer;
g) adding gelatin glue in the mixer;
h) adding calcium carbonate to the mixer;
i) activating the mixer for a predetermined period of time; and j) removing the expandable polystyrene beads from the mixer to use in the concrete mixture.
2. A method according to claim 1, wherein step c) comprises the step of wetting the expandable polystyrene beads with water.
3. A method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein step e) comprises the step of adding a glycol low toxicity biocide preservative in the mixer.
4. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein step f) comprises the step of adding spray-dried animal blood cells in the mixer.
5. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein step h) comprises the step of adding limestone in the mixer.
6. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein step a) comprises the step of providing expandable polystyrene containing a uniformly distributed flame retardant.
7. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the period of time is at least 15 minutes.
8. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the mixer comprises a ribbon mixer.
9. Expandable polystyrene beads coated with a coating composition comprising water, a setting retardant, a biocide preservative, a plurality of dried animal blood cells, a gelatin glue and a calcium carbonate.
10. Expandable polystyrene beads according to claim 9, wherein the coating comprises in parts by 4000 L of expandable polystyrene beads: 4 L to 20 L of water, 2L to 8 L of setting retardant, 30 ml to 150 ml of biocide preservative, 4 Kg to 20 Kg of dried animal blood cells, 10 mg to 100 mg of gelatin glue and 20 Kg to 50 Kg of calcium carbonate.
11. Expandable polystyrene beads according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the coating comprises in parts by 4000 L of expandable polystyrene beads: 12 L
of water, 4 L of setting retardant, 90 ml of biocide preservative, 10 Kg of dried animal blood cells, 40 mg of gelatin glue and 36 Kg of calcium carbonate.
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