Lecture 12
Review of Systems In bin Batch In bin Deep Batch In bin Continous Shallow layers 3.5ft deep In bin Deep Batch Less efficient-losses while stirring In bin Continous Hot grain moved away for storage Only 1400 Btu/# water needed Portable Batch First pass dryer
Dryeration Remove hot grain at 1.5 % above safe storage Residual heat will remove the 1.5% Air is pushed through the bin Problem with power vents so after ½ full, air is pulled through the top of the bin No condensation on roof of bin
Cooleration Dry Grain to 18% moisture Use 1.0-1.5 cfm fan
Fan Types for In Bin Drying Axil-low pressure Excessive static pressure If Additional fans are needed Must be identical In Size (Hp) Mounted in Tandem To double air flow- 4x’s more Hp needed
Fan Types for In Bin Drying Centrifugal Tip speed of fan determines capacity
Selecting the right fan Size of bin Amount of grain Type of drying system Moisture content of grain