batch grain dryer
A batch grain dryer is a type of equipment used for drying grains. It processes a set amount of grain in one complete drying cycle before proceeding to the next batch.
batch grain dryer Introduction
A batch grain dryer is a type of equipment used for drying grains. It processes a set amount of grain in one complete drying cycle before proceeding to the next batch. Unlike continuous dryers, batch grain dryers hold the grain stationary in the drying chamber until the drying process is completed.
Features of Batch Grain Dryer
Batch Processing
It processes one batch of grain at a time, loading a new batch after the drying is complete. This method is suitable for handling different varieties of grain or for situations where frequent changes in grain types are needed.
Uniform Drying
Since the grain remains stationary during the drying process, hot air can evenly pass through the grain layers, ensuring each grain is uniformly dried and preventing over-drying or under-drying in specific areas.
High Flexibility
The batch size and drying time can be adjusted as needed to meet the drying requirements of different grains.
Control System
Usually equipped with automated control systems to monitor and adjust temperature and humidity parameters during the drying process, ensuring stable and consistent drying results.
Energy-Efficient Design
Modern batch grain dryers typically feature energy-efficient designs, equipped with heat exchangers and recirculation systems to maximize energy utilization efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
Wide Applicability
Suitable for drying various grains, including wheat, corn, rice, barley, etc., and particularly ideal for use in small farms or grain processing enterprises.
Easy Maintenance
The simple structure design facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Improved Grain Quality
By precisely controlling the drying process, batch grain dryers effectively reduce grain loss and improve the quality and market value of the grain.
Structure of a Batch Grain Dryer
Feeding System
This system is used to transport the grains to be dried into the dryer. It typically includes a feed hopper and conveying devices such as a screw conveyor or belt conveyor.
Drying Chamber
This is the main area where the grains are dried. It contains multiple drying layers or bins where the grains are evenly distributed and dried by circulating hot air.
Hot Air Generator
Responsible for producing hot air, providing the necessary heat for drying. The hot air generator can use different fuels such as natural gas, diesel, electricity, or biomass fuels.
Circulation Fan
Used to circulate the hot air within the drying chamber, ensuring that the hot air evenly passes through the grain layers for uniform drying.
Moisture Exhaust System
Used to expel the moist air generated during the drying process, maintaining appropriate humidity within the drying chamber and improving drying efficiency.
Control System
Includes temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and an automated control panel to monitor and adjust various parameters during the drying process, ensuring optimal drying results.
Discharging System
Used to transport the dried grains out of the dryer. It typically includes a discharge port and conveying devices such as a screw conveyor or belt conveyor.
Frame Structure
Provides support and protection for the dryer’s components, usually made of durable metal materials to ensure the equipment's stability and durability.
Heat Exchanger
Used to recover and reuse the heat from the hot air, improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
Safety System
Includes fire prevention equipment, high-temperature alarm devices, etc., to ensure safety during the drying process.
Advantages of Batch Grain Dryer
Uniform Drying
Since the grain remains stationary during the drying process, hot air can evenly pass through the grain layers, ensuring that each grain is uniformly dried and preventing over-drying or under-drying in specific areas.
High Flexibility
The batch size and drying time can be adjusted according to the drying requirements of different grains, adapting to various grain drying needs.
High Energy Efficiency
Batch grain dryers are typically equipped with heat exchangers and recirculation systems that can recover and reuse heat from the hot air, significantly improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing energy consumption and operating costs.
Strong Adaptability
Suitable for drying a variety of grains, including wheat, corn, rice, barley, etc., and particularly ideal for small farms and grain processing enterprises that need to frequently change grain types.
Automated Control
Modern batch grain dryers feature advanced automated control systems that can monitor and adjust parameters such as temperature and humidity in real-time, ensuring precise and efficient drying.
Improved Grain Quality
By precisely controlling the drying process, batch grain dryers can effectively reduce grain loss and improve the quality and market value of the grain.
Easy Maintenance
The design considers the convenience of daily maintenance and cleaning, reducing downtime and increasing production efficiency.
Safety and Reliability
Equipped with comprehensive safety systems, including fire prevention equipment and high-temperature alarm devices, ensuring safety during the drying process.
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.
