Grain Storage

Rice is one of the most important human food crops in the world, directly feeding nearly half of world's population. Adequately performed rice post-harvest handling operations contribute to prevent food losses and consequently to achieve food security. The key to...

Silos are made of sheet metal, with a galvanised coating. And although it may seem otherwise, the increase in temperature of the sheet due to the heat of the sun is very superficial and does not affect the grain mass. The temperature variation that does affect the...

Storing wood pellets in metal silos is an efficient and practical option for keeping this solid fuel in optimal conditions. To ensure the efficient and safe storage of wood pellets, it is important to consider the following key aspects when installing a pellet storage...

The soybeans spoilage is a process irreversible and inevitable, but it can be delayed. In this article we will explore the less harmful conveying system for soybeans and the recommendation to separate the damaged grains before storage. The handling of soybeans...

Timely detection of issues in soybeans stored in a metal silo is crucial to ensuring their quality and preventing losses. Here are some key indicators to watch for: Heating One of the indicators that will help you to detect any possible problems with the products...

Recommendations for drying and storing nuts to maintain their quality and main advantages of using steel silos. The world production of almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and pistachios has increased notably in the last thirty years. Scientific evidence on its health...

When designing a silo plant, it is very important to consider that it should: Be compact and operational. Be flexible, allowing alternative processes. Have open spaces and access, in view of future expansion. Allow the automation of processes, such as grain drying....

Once the decision to invest on a silo facility is made, there are some things to consider before starting to build: Choice of geographic location. The silo facility can be located at the site, the nearest town to the site, the nearest port or railway station. Choice...

In this article, we will delve into the benefits of drying and storing almonds in silos to meet the quality standards demanded by the markets. The almond tree is widely recognized as a highly profitable crop in the present times. Given its social demand and inherent...