Modelling of oxidative ageing in bitumen using Thermodynamics of Irreversible Processes (TIP) University of Antwerp
Diffusion-reaction models derived within the frame of thermodynamics of irreversible processes (TIP) for mixtures enjoy a number of advantages over purely phenomenological models. Potential and challenges of the TIP approach are discussed exemplary by means of a particular model focusing on spurt oxidation in bitumen. More specifically, film ageing experiments are simulated considering different bitumen compositions in terms of SARA fractions. ...