Sunflower Seed Dryer
Sunflower seed dryer is a kind of agricultural machinery specially designed to reduce the moisture content in sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds contain high moisture after harvesting and need to be dried to reduce the moisture content, which helps to extend the storage life of seeds, prevent mildew and rot, and maintain the quality and oil content of seeds.
Sunflower Seed Dryer Introduction
Sunflower seed dryer is a kind of agricultural machinery specially designed to reduce the moisture content in sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds contain high moisture after harvesting and need to be dried to reduce the moisture content, which helps to extend the storage life of seeds, prevent mildew and rot, and maintain the quality and oil content of seeds.
Features of Sunflower Seed Dryer
Gentle Drying Process
We ensure a gentle drying process suitable for sunflower seeds, which is crucial for preserving the integrity and oil content of the seeds.
Uniform Heat Distribution
We achieve uniform heat distribution across the drying chamber to ensure consistent drying and prevent any part of the seeds from being overheated.
Precise Temperature Control
We incorporate systems for precise temperature control, allowing operators to set and maintain the optimal conditions for sunflower seed drying.
Energy Efficiency
We design the machines to be energy efficient, minimizing power usage and reducing operational costs.
Automated Operation
We include automated features that allow for the drying process to be controlled with minimal manual intervention, increasing the efficiency and consistency of the operation.
Versatility
Our machines are versatile, capable of handling different sizes and types of sunflower seeds.
Easy Maintenance
We design the machines for easy maintenance, with accessible components that can be serviced and replaced as needed.
Durable Construction
We build the machines with durable materials to withstand the demands of continuous operation and provide a long service life.
Structure of sunflower seed dryer
Feeding System
Ensures sunflower seeds are evenly fed into the dryer, typically comprising a conveyor belt or vibrating feeder.
Drying Chamber
Serves as the core component of the dryer, providing an enclosed space for seeds to dry in a controlled environment.
Heat Source
Provides the necessary heat energy for drying, which can be an electric heater, gas heater, or hot air furnace.
Hot Air Circulation System
Uses fans and distributors to evenly deliver hot air into the drying chamber, ensuring uniform heating of the seeds.
Moisture Removal System
Uses exhaust fans and ventilation ducts to expel moisture from the drying chamber, maintaining a dry environment.
Discharge System
Removes the dried sunflower seeds from the dryer, typically using a discharge screw or conveyor belt.
Control System
Comprises various sensors, controllers, and an interface to monitor and adjust the drying process.
Insulation Material
Typically wraps around the exterior of the drying chamber to reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency.
Safety Devices
Include emergency stop buttons, overheating protection, and fault alarms to ensure operational safety.
Filtration System
In some designs, includes an air filtration system to ensure the air entering the drying chamber is clean, preventing seed contamination.
Advantages of Sunflower Seed Dryer
Enhancing Drying Efficiency
The dryer can rapidly and uniformly dry a large quantity of sunflower seeds, increasing production efficiency.
Controlling Drying Quality
By precisely controlling parameters such as temperature, humidity, and airspeed, the dryer ensures uniform drying and high quality of sunflower seeds, reducing mold and loss.
Saving Labor Costs
Automated feeding, drying, and discharge systems reduce reliance on manual operation, lowering labor costs.
Optimizing Energy Consumption
Modern dryers are equipped with insulation materials and efficient hot air circulation systems to minimize heat loss and maximize energy efficiency.
Environmentally Friendly
Equipped with moisture removal and air filtration systems, the dryer helps reduce the emission of moisture and dust, improving the work environment and minimizing environmental impact.
Ensuring Safety and Reliability
Dryers are typically designed with various safety devices such as emergency stop buttons, overheating protection, and fault alarms, ensuring operational safety.
Easy Operation and Maintenance
Modern dryers feature advanced control systems and user-friendly interfaces, facilitating easy operation and maintenance, thus reducing downtime.
High Adaptability
The dryer can accommodate different types and sizes of seeds and can be adjusted according to specific needs, offering high flexibility.
Sunflower Seed Dryer Application
The Grain dryer machine is suitable for efficiently drying all cereals, grains, beans, and seeds of all crops such as corn, wheat,Lentils,Sesame,rice, soybean, sorghum,Sunflower seeds,Coffee Beans,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
Sunflower Seed Dryer 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.
