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In one aspect of the present invention a system is disclosed for removing loose aggregate from a paved surface. The system comprises a motorized vehicle that has a degradation drum connected to the underside of the vehicle. The degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber. The milling chamber i

In one aspect of the present invention a system is disclosed for removing loose aggregate from a paved surface. The system comprises a motorized vehicle that has a degradation drum connected to the underside of the vehicle. The degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber. The milling chamber is comprised of a plurality of plates, including a moldboard that is positioned rearward of the degradation drum. The moldboard has an end that is disposed opposite the underside. The end has a plurality of liquid jet nozzles and a blower mechanism that are directed into the milling chamber.

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1. A system for removing aggregate from a paved surface, comprising: a vehicle comprising a degradation drum connected to an underside of the vehicle;the degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber;the milling chamber being defined by a plurality of plates including a moldboard positioned rear

1. A system for removing aggregate from a paved surface, comprising: a vehicle comprising a degradation drum connected to an underside of the vehicle;the degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber;the milling chamber being defined by a plurality of plates including a moldboard positioned rearward of the degradation drum;the moldboard comprising an end disposed opposite the underside; andthe end comprising a plurality of liquid jet nozzles and a blower mechanism that are directed into the milling chamber;wherein the plurality of liquid jet nozzles and blower mechanism are positioned to push aggregate in a direction of travel. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the blower mechanism is located rearward of the plurality of liquid jet nozzles. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the blower mechanism expels gas that contacts the paved surface rearward of where liquid from the nozzles is configured to contact the paved surface. 4. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of liquid jet nozzles are configured to eject liquid into the milling chamber. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the nozzles is configured to force liquid under the end of the moldboard. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of liquid jet nozzles is in communication with a fluid reservoir through a fluid pathway. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the blower mechanism is in communication with a compressor or air blower through a gas pathway. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of liquid jet nozzles is rigidly fixed to at least a portion of the moldboard. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the fluid pathway is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the moldboard. 10. The system of claim 1, wherein the blower mechanism is rigidly fixed to at least a portion of the moldboard. 11. The system of claim 1, wherein the gas pathway is flexibly coupled to at least a portion of the moldboard. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the blower mechanism comprises an underside configured to contact the paved surface. 13. The system of claim 1, wherein a heater is configured to heat the liquid passing through the fluid pathway. 14. The system of claim 1, wherein the gas pathway is configured to receive exhaust from an engine of the milling machine. 15. The system of claim 1, wherein the moldboard is curved into the milling chamber. 16. The system of claim 1, wherein moldboard is substantially flat and slightly angled into the milling chamber. 17. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of liquid jets span at least a majority of a width of the moldboard. 18. The system of claim 1, wherein the blower mechanism spans at least a majority of a width of the moldboard. 19. The system of claim 1, wherein the blower mechanism and the liquid jets may be formed in a unithary piece.