New operational tip shows how burner tuning can cut emissions, costs

As asphalt producers face increasing demand for lower emission construction materials, operational efficiency is becoming more important than ever.

NAPA’s newest Operational Tip, Asphalt Mix Plants: Burner Tuning, demonstrates how a simple maintenance practice can deliver measurable environmental and financial benefits.

The case study highlights how Construction Partners Inc. (CPI) optimized the burner at one of its Alabama asphalt plants, reducing manufacturing-related emissions by 10% while lowering energy intensity by 11%. The improvements translated into approximately $0.21 per ton in production savings and moved the plant into a higher-performing category within NAPA’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) program.

The publication provides practical guidance for producers, including recommendations for annual burner tuning, working with qualified technicians, measuring burner performance, and tracking energy efficiency improvements. It also illustrates how operational changes can support industry-wide sustainability goals outlined in The Road Forward initiative while improving plant profitability.

Download the new Operational Tip to learn how burner tuning can help your operation reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and strengthen competitiveness in an increasingly carbon-conscious marketplace.