AAC Production Process

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RAW MATERIALS AND RECIPE TO PRODUCE AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE (AAC)

The mixture for aerated concrete has a simple composition. It is easy to understand and remember. Let's take a closer look at each element.

Main ingredients (Raw Materials)

Water for concrete mixture shall have any suitable drinking water. It is preferable to water from surface sources, unsalted, soft or medium hardness. It is also preferred to provide the required amount of water lukewarm/hot for best results.

Virtually all of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC 53 Grade) suitable for the production of aerated lightweight concrete. Cement should be fresh, lumps free. Preferred use of a good standard brand.

Quicklime is produced by heating naturally-occurring limestone rock, which contains calcium carbonate. It is recommended to use fresh quick lime. More purity provides better results.

Gypsum, also known as Plaster of Paris ( POP )

As part of an autoclaved aerated concrete mix, fly ash/pond ash is used as a filler. This ash is obtained from thermal power plants (fly ash is a silica rich product, which is industrial waste obtained from thermal power plants).

Small quantity of aluminum powder is used for Foaming of concrete

Just like other concrete, additives such as activators/accelerators may be used to improve and stabilize the quality of the final product.

 
Quantity per Cubic Meter for autoclave curing type aerated concrete ( AAC )

  • Water : 200-280 Ltrs
  • Ordinary portland cement : 90-110 Kg
  • Quick lime : 30-50 Kg
  • Gypsum - 5-10 Kg
  • Fly ash : 450-550 Kg
  • Aluminum powder : 400-500 gms
  • Additives : Quantity depends on raw material properties
Note : Raw material quantity depends on the quality of raw material. it may vary from place to place

Process of production


  • Measured quantity of water is poured in the primary slurry mixer.
  • Fly ash is added in the primary slurry mixer. Mixed well and checked the density of slurry. To obtain the desired density, it needs to add more water or fly ash.
  • Pour desired quantity of prepared slurry into the main mixer.
  • Desired quantity of cement is mixed with fly ash (filler) slurry.
  • Measured quantity of lime is added into the mix.
  • Measured quantity of gypsum is added into the mix.
  • Additives (if required) are poured in the mixer.
  • MIxture is heated to 40-45 °C with the help of steam.
  • Aluminum powder premixed with a small quantity of water is added in the mixer.
  • After mixing for about 30 seconds, Prepared concrete slurry is poured in lubricated molds.
  • After filling the mold, the mold moves towards pre pre-curing area and a new mold moves towards the mixer for the next fill.
  • In filled mold, Concrete slurry rises (just like Bread dough) and volume increases up to desired height in 15-20 Minutes.
  • After 3-5 Hrs. raised concrete gets its initial strength and mold panels are removed for the cutting process.This demolding process may be manual or with the help of a demolding machine.
  • Then this concrete “cake” is sliced in required sizes Horizontally and then Vertically with cutting machines.
  • After cutting these sliced cakes on mold trolleys, these mold trolleys are parked in the waiting area.
  • When the autoclave is ready, these trolleys are inserted into the autoclave for steam curing.
  • After closing the autoclave door securely, Boiler generated steam is fed to the autoclave through a pipeline in a controlled manner
  • Autoclaving (Steam curing) cycle:
    • Charging phase: Feeding steam and increasing pressure up to 12 Kg
    • Holding Phase: Maintaining pressure around 12 Kg for 5-6 Hours
    • Releasing steam and reducing pressure to null
  • After curing is completed, mold trolleys are removed from the autoclave and cured blocks are shifted to the stockyard.
  • Once moisture is released from blocks, these are ready to ship.
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