seed drying tower
A seed drying tower is specialized equipment used for drying various crop seeds, widely used in agriculture and seed processing industries. Its primary function is to control temperature
seed drying tower Introduction
A seed drying tower is specialized equipment used for drying various crop seeds, widely used in agriculture and seed processing industries. Its primary function is to control temperature, humidity, and airflow to reduce the moisture content of freshly harvested or processed seeds to suitable levels, ensuring seed germination rates and storage longevity. The seed drying tower improves storage stability, reduces risks of mold and pests, and facilitates long-term preservation and transportation of seeds.
Key Features of seed drying tower
Efficient Drying
Utilizes advanced drying technologies and equipment to quickly and uniformly reduce the moisture content of seeds, ensuring consistent and stable drying results.
Temperature and Humidity Control
Equipped with precise temperature and humidity control systems, it adjusts processing conditions according to the drying needs of the seeds, preventing over-drying or under-drying.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Friendliness
Modern design focuses on energy efficiency and emission reduction, optimizing the equipment structure and control systems to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact.
Automated Operation
Most equipment features automated control systems, simplifying the operation process, reducing manual intervention, and improving work efficiency.
Durability and Stability
Made of durable materials and designed to maintain stable performance and reliability over long-term operation.
Versatile Design
Flexible and adaptable to various types of seeds and drying requirements, providing customized solutions.
Safety and Hygiene
Designed with safety and hygiene requirements in mind, making it easy to clean and maintain, ensuring the sanitary handling of seeds.
Main Components of seed drying tower
Feeding System
Conveys freshly harvested or processed seeds into the drying tower, typically including a feeding hopper, conveyor belt, or other conveying devices.
Drying Chamber
The core part of the drying tower where seeds undergo hot air circulation drying. The drying chamber is designed with multiple layers to increase drying efficiency.
Heat Source System
Provides the necessary heat for drying, commonly using coal, gas, or electric heating.
Temperature and Humidity Control System
Monitors and regulates temperature and humidity during the drying process to ensure seeds are dried to the ideal moisture content.
Dehumidification System
Removes moisture generated during the drying process to prevent it from recirculating in the drying tower.
Discharge System
Removes dried seeds from the drying tower, typically equipped with an automatic unloading device.
Control System
Manages and monitors the entire drying process through an automated control system, including temperature and humidity regulation, feeding, and discharge control.
Support Structure and Enclosure
Provides stability and structural support for the drying tower, usually made of steel and enclosed to protect the equipment from external environmental influences.
Main Advantages of seed drying tower
Improved Storage Stability
Reduces the moisture content of seeds, thereby minimizing risks of spoilage and pest infestation, enhancing storage stability.
Maintained Germination Rates
Precise temperature control and uniform drying processes help preserve seed germination rates and vitality.
Increased Processing Efficiency
Dried seeds are more suitable for further processing and packaging, enhancing processing efficiency and product quality.
Labor Cost Savings
High automation reduces the need for manual operations, lowering labor costs.
Environmental Benefits
Modern drying towers adopt energy-efficient and environmentally friendly designs, reducing energy consumption and emissions, thus being more environmentally friendly.
Application of seed drying tower
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
Technical parameters of seed drying tower
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.