grain dryer
A grain dryer is a piece of equipment used to evaporate moisture from grains (such as wheat, corn, rice, etc.) to improve their quality and shelf life. It typically employs hot air or other heating methods to subject grains to appropriate temperature and humidity conditions
grain dryer Introduction
A grain dryer is a piece of equipment used to evaporate moisture from grains (such as wheat, corn, rice, etc.) to improve their quality and shelf life. It typically employs hot air or other heating methods to subject grains to appropriate temperature and humidity conditions, continuously drying them to the desired level of dryness. Grain dryers play a crucial role in agricultural production, effectively preventing grain from molding, sprouting, and deteriorating in quality, while also extending the storage period of the grains.
Features of grain dryer
Versatility
Grain dryers typically cater to various types of grains such as wheat, corn, rice, etc., meeting the drying needs of different grains.
High efficiency
Grain dryers employ advanced drying technology and equipment, enabling rapid and efficient evaporation of moisture from grains, enhancing drying efficiency.
Precision control
Grain dryers are usually equipped with precise temperature and humidity control systems, allowing for accurate control based on different grain types and drying requirements.
Energy-saving and environmental protection
Some grain dryers utilize energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies, effectively reducing energy consumption and environmental pollution.
Continuous operation
Grain dryers are often designed for continuous operation, allowing for ongoing drying of grains.
Ease of operation
Grain dryers are user-friendly, featuring intuitive control interfaces and operating methods, facilitating operation and monitoring by operators.
Stability and reliability
Grain dryers typically exhibit stable and reliable performance, operating smoothly with low failure rates, ensuring long-term stable operation.
Grain dryer structure
Drying chamber
This is the primary area where the grains are exposed to heat to remove moisture. It typically contains heating elements or burners to generate heat.
Conveyor system
Grain dryers are equipped with conveyor systems to move the grains through the drying chamber. This can be in the form of belts, augers, or other mechanisms.
Heat source
Grain dryers require a heat source to generate the necessary heat for drying. This can be provided by gas burners, electric heaters, or other heating elements.
Air circulation system
An air circulation system is essential for distributing heat evenly throughout the drying chamber. Fans or blowers are used to circulate hot air, ensuring uniform drying.
Control panel
Grain dryers feature control panels where operators can set and monitor parameters such as temperature, humidity, and drying time. This allows for precise control of the drying process.
Exhaust system
Grain dryers are equipped with exhaust systems to remove moisture-laden air from the drying chamber. This helps maintain the desired drying conditions and prevents overheating.
Insulation
Insulation is important for retaining heat within the drying chamber and improving energy efficiency. It helps reduce heat loss to the surroundings, ensuring effective drying.
Safety features
Grain dryers may include safety features such as temperature sensors, flame detectors, and emergency shut-off mechanisms to prevent accidents and ensure safe operation.
Advantages of grain dryer
Improved quality
By effectively removing moisture from grains, grain dryers can enhance the quality of grains, preventing mold, sprouting, and quality deterioration.
Extended storage period
Reducing the moisture content of grains can prolong their storage period, reducing losses and quality degradation during storage.
Energy saving
With advanced drying technology and equipment, grain dryers can efficiently complete the drying process in a short time, saving energy and time costs.
Increased capacity
Grain dryers can process large quantities of grains quickly and continuously, improving production efficiency and capacity.
Wide applicability
Grain dryers are suitable for various types of grains such as wheat, corn, rice, etc., meeting the drying needs of different grains.
Precise control
Grain dryers are usually equipped with precise temperature and humidity control systems, allowing for accurate control based on different grain types and drying requirements, ensuring drying effectiveness.
Reduced labor costs
Automated control systems and continuous operation designs reduce the need for manual intervention, lowering labor costs.
Improved storage conditions
Reducing the moisture content of grains helps improve their storage conditions, reducing pests and mold during storage.
Grain Dryer Application
The Grain dryer machine is suitable for efficiently drying all cereals, grains, beans, and seeds of all crops such as corn, wheat, rice, soybean, sorghum, rapeseed, cashew, barley, etc. It is suitable for all kinds of farms.
Working Principle
The paddy crops are input from the top of the tower through the bucket elevator, and through the distribution device to ensure that the equipment is always in a full load state during operation.
The induced draft fan introduces the hot air into the inside of the tower body, and the rice crops are combined with the bottomless V-shaped baffles that are turned inward, and the multi-row V-shaped baffles are arranged staggered for processing, so that the rice crops can be mixed with the hot air, and the water vapor generated is discharged from the dryer exhaust system
Grain dryer Machine Technical Parameter
Model | 5H-KB-15 | 5H-KB-20 | 5H-KB-35 | |||
Dryer type | Batch type recirculating mixed flow drying | |||||
Capacity | 15 tons per batch | 20 tons per batch | 35 tons per batch | |||
Dryer Volume(m3) | 25 | 37.25 | 62.5 | |||
Overall weight(kg) | 5000 | 6000 | 9500 | |||
Overall Dimension(mm) | 2900*4050*11500 | 2900*4050*12200 | 3500*4400*13330 | |||
Power(kw) | 8.7 | 8.7 | 13.5 | |||
Bunner | Type | Indirect Type | ||||
Ignition method | Manual Ignition | |||||
Fuel consumption (kg/h) | ≤25(coal)
30-40(rice husk) |
≤25(coal)
30-40(rice husk) |
≤30(coal)
70-120(rice husk) |
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Fuel | Coal, rice husk, wood chips, gas, diesel, etc | |||||
Voltage | 380V, 50Hz, 3 phase (Can be customized) | |||||
Moisture Reduction per hour(%/h) | Rice/wheat:0.5-0.8 | Rice/wheat:0.5-1.2 | ||||
Safety Equipment | Temperature control, Electrical overload protection, Leakage Protection |
After-sale Service
- – HKB provides advanced grain safety storage technology to assure your grain silo 100% quality stability.
- – grain silo Quality guarantee is one year after installation and commissioning or 18 months after leaving China Port. Maturity is the first.
- – 7 days x 24 hours service, within 24 hours reply/solve of any technical issues upon request.
- – Routinely telephone track to remove all might be problems grain silo or issues guarantying the whole system grain silo long-lasting safety and reliability.
- – HKB will consider all other needs like customs clearance, sea delivery, insurance, customs tax benefit plan, documentation, etc. So our respected Users feel so relaxed and easy to get the grain silo system well.