Ronin's grain temperature control solution
June 2012
Temperature Measurement
Grain can be stored in many ways, for example in silos or in flat stores. It is a common belief that the only threat to this stored grain is insects, impurities and rodents. This is only partly true because the real threat to stored grain are factors like moisture, ambient temperature, humidity, storage time and the grain temperature. If these parameters are not in balance, a reduction of the grain quality could occur and may result in severe damage to the crop.
An essential factor for grain quality is the balance between water content and temperature. If one of these factors is too high the grain might start to ‘sweat’. During sweating the grain will emit dry matter and water (loss of weight). In case the process is not stopped, the conditions in the silo or flat store will provide optimum condition for micro organisms, insects and other impurities. This could result in a self-perpetuating process destroying the grain even faster. With Cimbria’s temperature monitoring system, the operator is able to act in time to prevent possible negative developments in the stored grain. Problems with the stored grain may be solved either by moving, drying or ventilating it.
The Unitest UT 3000W Software, which is the front end of the Cimbria system, is used to measure temperature in grain silo bins to ensure safe storage. The software works in the Windows environment. All systems and process data are saved in a database configured to each individual storage plant. The database structure makes it easy to organise, operate and maintain the data as well as exchange with other computers using dynamic data exchange. A special version of the software contains an aeration control system which works in both manual and automatic modes. The system is available in two versions: temperature monitoring and temperature monitoring and aeration control.
For more information contact Edward Herridge, Ronin Grain Management Solutions, +27 (0)11 608 3666, [email protected], www.roningms.com
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