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Issue 07 / May 2014 On-board weighing RDS talk about their new LOADMASTER a100
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Emptying the last 10% with the Silo Sweep Auger
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The world’s top events related to milling from around the world, listed on p. 18-19
Efficient and safe storage of grain A detailed look at industry technology From companies around the world we look at the latest products and infrastructure for successfully storing grain
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Editorial Welcome to the May issue of Global Milling Advances. In this issue we take a look at a range of products and services relating to grain storage. From infestation control and prevention to new offerings from the world’s best manufacturers of equipment and infrastructure. Keep up to date with events happening in your industry! Download your copy of our 2014 wall planner today at www.globalmilling.com
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Konya Commodity Exchange Grain Storage Facility Konya/Turkey ALTINBÄ°LEK, has been a direct supporter of the Konya Commodity Exchange from the beginning of the project designing term, undertaking the work with the help of the project team. The most efficient and effective grain storage facility in Turkey will be completed and operated in short order.
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RDS launches LOADMASTER a100 on-board weighing system RDS Technology is pleased to announce the launch of the new LOADMASTER a100 on-board weighing system, described by the UK based manufacturer as being the new industry benchmark in terms of accuracy and ease of use in difficult conditions and terrains. The RDS LOADMASTER a100 is an all-new CAN based system combining cutting edge sensor technology and signal processing techniques providing precise and consistent weight information.
With the ever increasing focus on productivity, LOADMASTER a100 has been designed to operate within the fastest loading environments and toughest of conditions compensating for uneven, sloped ground and restricted loading areas reducing cycle times and maximising tons per hour performance. Loading correctly first time eradicates return trips to the stockpile reducing vehicle movement, fuel usage and machine & tyre wear. The new RDS LOADMASTER a100 uses a 7” colour, resistive touch screen display and additional physical keys providing a modern and ergonomic operator interface. Suitable for use with up to 10 different attachments e.g. buckets or forks, the system can be retrofitted onto wheeled, telescopic and tractor type loaders. The system continually measures hydraulic pressure using up to 4 sensors. The pressure signals are captured and filtered through a weighing ‘arc’ provided
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by inclination sensors measuring the angle of the main boom. All signals are processed in the RDS Smart Box and the resultant weight calculation is sent to the terminal mounted in the cabin. SQL database capability with up to 8 reference fields providing virtually unlimited inputs of products, customers, trucks, hauliers, locations, destinations, mix blends and notes. There is a blend facility with an infinite number of mixes and products. GPRS or Wi-Fi connectivity provides one or two-way communication with the back office to send and receive job information. Video input for switching head unit into reversing camera mode removes the need for additional screen, releasing valuable cab space.
For more information on how RDS can help improve your operations, visit www.rdstec.com or call 0044 (0)1453 733300.
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New Guttridge Silo Sweep Auger takes centre stage at Cereals 2014
11-12, Duxford), with the new Silo Sweep Auger taking centre stage. The only supplier of genuine Carier spares, Guttridge will also be showcasing its spares, maintenance and servicing offering, which can help customers to get the very best from any type of grain handling system. Guttridge experts will be on hand throughout the event to provide knowledgeable advice on choosing a new machine or improving the reliability of an existing conveyor. The new Silo Sweep Auger is a robust, highly reliable machine for the automated emptying of the last 10% of grain from flat bottomed silos. Automated silo emptying eliminates the task of manual cleaning, increasing on-site safety. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Silo Sweep Auger adds to Guttridge’s existing, extensive range for grain handling which offers efficient solutions for
Guttridge Ltd, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of materials handling equipment, will display machines from the company’s extensive range for grain and animal feed at Cereals 2014 (June More information:
all aspects of post-harvest handling, all backed up with local UK support. As owner of the Carier brand, Guttridge continues to manufacture tried, tested and refined Carier designs that reliably and efficiently address requirements for lighter harvest duties, in the lower throughput range (up to around 100 tph). These are complemented by heavier duty machines from the core Guttridge range that comfortably handle grain flow rates in excess of 600 tph. Guttridge is the only supplier of Carier spares but also provides a fast, efficient and cost-effective spares service for all makes of grain handling equipment, easing the task of ensuring reliability during peak operating periods. Cereals 2014 is the leading technical event for the UK with a wide range of exhibitors relating to all aspects cereal cultivation. Find Guttridge in the Post-Harvest section of the exhibition, Stand No: I-1029-10.
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keep food safe, and to comply with legislation.
How to keep your silos clean and pest-free Luke Rutterford, technical manager, Rentokil Specialist Hygiene and David Cross, head of technical training, Rentokil Pest Control, discusses why regular deep cleans of silos are crucial
Silos play a crucial role in the agricultural, grain storage and food manufacturing industries, providing storage for a variety of different commodities such as flour, sugar, maize, grain and animal feed. As a result, they must be well-maintained to
The growing demand for food production puts greater pressure on food manufacturing to minimise waste and to protect valuable resources. The need to protect both the commodities and revenue streams are both a business essential and a moral duty of the companies involved. Food stuffs must be kept and in a stable environment that prevents product spoilage, which can be caused from microbial growth, pest infestation or contamination. It is essential that silos are regularly cleaned to prevent the build-up of product residues on the internal surfaces. If the residues are allowed to build-up, they can create the perfect conditions for microbial growth and the breeding of Stored Product Insects (SPIs), leading to product spoilage and contamination of goods. The importance of regular silo cleaning Silos are a valuable business commodity, and any downtime due to hygiene or pest problems can be costly. Worst case scenarios of product contamination and
product spoilage can easily cost thousands of pounds and cause an operational nightmare. It is therefore imperative that the managers make sure they are maintaining the storage of foodstuffs to the highest standards possible, to minimise risk of spoilage and to meet industry regulations. The cleaning of these enormous structures can be a daunting and challenging task. It is recommended that silos are fully serviced with the help of a specialist hygiene team, who can clean with minimal disruption to the operation of the food plant. It is also essential that the cleaning team are fully trained in confined space entry, emergency rescue, and use of the correct access and safety equipment, such as gas monitors and escape kits. Using the correct, ATEX-rated, intrinsically safe equipment is of paramount importance, especially when working with dusty food stuffs such as flour, as the potential for a spark from electrical equipment to ignite dust and cause an explosion is a very real possibility, and one that is realised every year throughout the world. Using a specialist company may not be the
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cheapest option but it is definitely the wisest, all things considered. Despite automated equipment being available that negates the need for a manual entry, by far the most effective method for cleaning silos is to actually have someone inside. A team of three is standard, where the entry technician is winched into the main chamber and is supported by a winch man or ‘top man’ and by a second person who records gas readings and who is on hand to assist in any emergency response. The cleaning process for a silo is fundamentally the same as cleaning any large storage area and involves dry brushing, scraping and removal of waste. The only real difference is in the difficulties posed by the commodity: sugar can set like concrete, and flour is prone to clinging onto the side of the silo creating a thick layer of flour suspended in mid air, which can bridge across the silo and then empty beneath. It is the job of the QA / production manager to liaise with the specialist cleaner to make sure that they schedule regular cleaning at realistic and sensible intervals, as this regular and consistent approach will ensure costs to the business are minimised and downtime of the silo is reduced.
There are four ways to look out for SPI infestations: 1. The presence of live insects on the surface of the commodity or on the grain walls is sometimes an indicator of a more serious problem below the bulk. Use cone traps, probe traps and floor traps around the store to give a good early warning sign. 2. Adult insects will leave tracks in the dust. 3. Emerging adult weevils and grain borers will leave visible exit holes in the grains. 4. Webbing is produced by the larvae of stored product moths as they feed.
eat large amounts of food while developing from egg to adult. This can cause a considerable reduction in the weight of the product, resulting in a major loss of revenue. In addition, SPI infested grain which is destined for human consumption can be downgraded due to physical damage and reduced nutritional value of the commodity. The most effective way of controlling an infestation is to fumigate the product with phosphine gas, widely used to fumigate stored cereal and cereal products. The gas will not taint the product, is cost-effective
and treatment can be carried out in one go. However, the use of phosphine gas is heavily regulated, so if you’re dealing with an SPI infestation, it’s important that you know who to contact. For any external contractor, part of their role is to be fully up-to-speed on the latest legislation changes in their area of expertise. Pest controllers are no different, so if you’re in any doubt as to what substances you can and can’t use, or how to use them, then it’s always best to check with the experts.
Stored Product Insects (SPIs) Stored Product Insect pests (SPIs) are responsible for the spoilage of commodities, ingredients and finished food and feed products worldwide, and the disposal and replacement of these commodities can be extremely costly. It is therefore essential that bulk stored products are protected against the damaging and costly effects of SPI infestations. The most common SPIs are grain weevils (Sitophilus granaries), rice weevils (Sitophilus oryzae), saw toothed grain beetles (Oryzaephilus surinamensis), flat grain beetles (Cryptolestes Spp) and flour beetles (Tribolium Spp) All of these insects can cause serious problems to farmers or food manufacturers that store grain and grain based products in bulk, as the insects can
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large range of agricultural and industrial purposes.
Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Limited Bentall Rowlands Storage Systems Limited is a leading UK manufacturer in complete storage and processing equipment solutions for the agricultural and industrial markets. We offer a wide range of galvanised steel silos and hoppers, water tanks, mechanical handling equipment and cleaning, weighing and drying systems. Our range includes flat bottom silos, hopper bottom silos, square bins and grain conditioning equipment, providing complete storage and processing equipment solutions for both the agricultural and industrial markets in the UK and Worldwide. With over a century’s of experience in the design, quality and installation of grain storage systems, we have developed new technologies which have been applied to the manufacture as well as the installation of grain storage and processing equipment. The technical strengths of our staff and their expertise have allowed us to become a sought after brand within this sector. Our engineering and technical expertise combined with continued focus on customer satisfaction places us in a strong position to capitalise on this expanding market. We have the capabilities to design, manufacture, supply and install storage systems and grain silos through our extensive range of products. These capabilities provide a comprehensive end-to-end solution which can be designed to your specific requirements. Due to the increasing demand for water storage, we also manufacture a wide range of galvanised steel water tanks for a
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optimal solution for quick unloads of large amounts of any granular loose free flowing materials including cereal crop, granular polymers, wooden granular fuel and granular fodder.
Hopper Bottom Silos Our standard range is from a 3 metre diameter with 15 tonnes of storage to a 12 metre diameter with 1,700 tonnes of storage. The 45 General Parameters and 60 degree Usable capacity: up to 24,873 m³ hoppers are Diameter: from 3 metres to 32 metres standard but other Cylinder height: up to 28.44 metres hopper angles are Standard snow load: 1 kN/m² available upon Standard wind load: 50 m/sec request. Silo roof panels, wall sheets and stiffening struts (up to 3mm thick) are sheared and formed from pre-galvanised steel sheets, with a minimum of G600 galvanising, providing outstanding corrosion resistance. Stiffening struts (thicker than 3mm) are sheared and formed from black steel and hot-dip galvanised to finish after manufacture, as too is the supporting entablature steelwork. These silos can be used across a variety of sites including, agricultural, food complexes, sea and river ports, breweries bio-fuel and many more. They are the
General Parameters Capacity: up to 2165 m³ Diameter: up to 10 metres Overall height: up to 33.81 metres Standard snow load: 1 kN/m² Standard wind load: 50m/sec Cylinder height: up to 24.88 metres
Flat Bottom Silos Our standard flat bottom silos range from a 3 metre diameter with 15 tonnes of storage to a 32 metre diameter with 19,526 tonnes of storage. Like our hopper bottom silos the roof panels, wall sheets and stiffening struts (up to 3mm thick) are sheared and formed from pre-galvanised steel sheets, with a minimum of G600 galvanising. The stiffening struts (thicker than 3mm) are sheared and formed from black steel and finished hot dip galvanised after manufacture. Our storage silos have a number of key features including a strong true conical roof for maximum load bearing capacity. The cylinder has M10 bolts to maintain strength without regular re-tensioning and includes stiffeners with strong fish plated joints for long term stability. The sidewall sheets utilise a shallow corrugation to minimise ‘hang up’ of material on walls, providing a cleaner and safer silo. A Bentall Rowlands silo can provide short and long term storage of grain, oil seeds and other granulated free flowing materials, including wood pellets, with mechanised loading/unloading options
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and full range of grain management systems to provide safe storage. Maximum term of storage depends on the parameters of the product: moisture content, impurities and temperature. Smoothwall Silos Our smooth wall silos range in size from 3 metres to 9 metres in diameter with 1 metre increments and wall heights up to 15 metres. They form part of a fully integrated system designed to store grain, pellets, soya, dust/by-products and other difficult to flow product types. The Aylsham range of silos can be offered with either a steel full floor or hopper cone assembly. The silo sidewall and full floor or cone utilises the same galvanised steel as our corrugated range of silos. The galvanised covering is to G600 giving a total coating of 600 grams per square metre. The non-corrugated sidewall sheets are fastened using dome headed
grade 8.8 spun-galvanised fixings, ensuring that the inside of the silo is as smooth as possible to minimise product hang up. The cones come in 45 degree and 60 degree designs consisting of G600 curved cone panels and fixed with dome headed bolts. The outlet flange size is dependent upon product flow rates and characteristics.
Aylsham silo. The full floor is produced from galvanised steel with butt joints and dome headed fixings. The silo and floor is then supported by structural steel which is hot-dip galvanised to ensure a long working life.
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Feed Hoppers Designed for the storage of granular feed, the Apache feed hopper comes in a range of sizes; 2 metres to 4 metres silo diameter and from 0.5 ring to 4 rings in height. The silo sidewall and cone utilises the same galvanised steel as our industrial range of silos. G600 galvanised steel, shallow corrugated sidewall sheets, grade 8.8 spun galvanised fixings and dome headed bolts in the cone are just some of the standard features which ensure our range of silos will pass the test of time. The 4 metre diameter feed hopper can also be supplied with a splayed leg arrangement allowing it to give a 4.5 metres tall by 3 metres wide drive through area for load out applications. A viewing platform with access ladder can be supplied with an extended control rod rack and pinion gate for easy operation.
On-floor Storage As well as our selection of silos, we can design, manufacture and install on-floor storage that includes tunnels, vertical and horizontal grain walling and laterals. Bentall Rowlands vertical grain walling comes standard from 1.82 metres to 4.16 metres (6’ to 14’ high) for both surcharge and level fill storage. All products are manufactured on-site from high yield pre-galvanised steel sheets with minimum G450 galvanised coating to ensure long life. Horizontal grain walling comes as standard from 2.43 metres to 3.65 metres (8’ and 12’ high) with level fill and surcharge self-supporting with posts. It is ideal for use in buildings that have not been designed to take loads from walling.
To assist our range of storage silos, we can supply Catwalks and Platforms, Cleaning and Grading systems and Material Handling products. As the demand for bulk storage and handling equipment is increasing worldwide, volumes and competitive pricing in grain handling charges require efficient solutions. We manufacture the right quality of product to produce the efficiency savings required to justify the investment. Our intention to remain at the forefront of this business sector has already been established, with key preferred supplier status being achieved with major companies throughout the world. For further information please visit our website: www.bentallrowlands.com or call us on +44 (0) 1724 282 828.
Our silo ranges are designed, detailed, programmed and manufactured all at one site, allowing us to often manufacture non-standard silos to client specifications. All silos are designed for high cyclic loading i.e. high usage of product in and out and at high tonnage rates. Water Tanks Our array of water storage tanks range from 2.74 metres to 14.63 metres in diameter and heights up to 11.66 metres which cover most capacity requirements for agriculture, horticulture, sports irrigation and industrial use. Our water tank options include roofs/covers and various types of lining material. Capacity: from 7,000 litres to 600,000 litres – 1,860 gallons to 157,850 gallons Diameter: from 2.74 metres to 14.63 metres – 9’ to 48’ Overall height: from 3.91 metres to 11.66 metres – 3’ 11” to 11’ 8” We have a range of lining materials including butyl rubber, EPDM and PVC. Most of our models have options of 0.75mm and 1mm thick material and include a set of medium to low density polyethylene inner and outer cappings, clips and wire strainer kit with tensioner. We manufacture ten degree sloping galvanised roofs having a centre spinning, permanent centre support and eaves access hatch, although there are alternative forms of cover available for different applications.
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Soybeans and Soybean Meal The spoilage is a process irreversible and inevitable, but it can be delayed. The handling of soybeans involves conveying and transporting from the farm to end-user. It is possible for soybeans to be handled as many as fifteen times from the time they leave the farm until processing into oil and meal. This number may increase to as high as twenty for exported material. BREAKAGE IN SOYBEANS 5 3.8 2.5
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The structure of a soybean seed makes it susceptible to splitting and breakage during mechanical handling. The extent of breakage in soybeans during conveying varies with the impact force imposed on each individual seed. The least breakage occurs when soybeans are conveyed in a bucket elevator as compared to other conveying methods. The previous image shows the extent of soybean breakage with four methods of conveying: the first one represents the percentage of breakage of the grain in a free fall of 30, 21 and 12 meters. The storability of soybeans is affected by the degree of damage to the seed coat and by other factors such as mold or insect attack. It is therefore important to inspect soybeans for mechanical and other forms of damage prior to storage. If the amount of broken or split soybeans is very high, it may be prudent to separate the broken or split grains by sieving. This material can then be used first as opposed to long-term storage with the original stock.
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Soybean meal is difficult to are moisture content, handle because of poor temperature, and flow ability and bridgduration of storage. The For more information ing characteristics. general condition of Silos Cordoba Soybean meal tends the product and Imprenta de la Alborada, Parc. 226 to settle or consoliPol. Ind. Las Quemadas amount of foreign 14014 – Cordoba, Spain date over time. This materials also affect phenomenon their storability. Tel: +34 957 325165 occurs in most Focus in these three Fax: +34 957 325473 granular materials elements we can siloscordoba@siloscordoba.com and becomes more assure the perfect severe with increased storage of soya meal: moisture, time and small particle size. 1. Moisture content Depending on the percentage of The flow characteristics of bulk materials moisture, the periods of storage change. are dependent on individual particle shape, Soybeans contain moisture ranging from density, frictional property, and moisture 12% to 15% at harvest times. Above 13% content. For granular materials like grains, should be dried to reduce the risk of have three typical flow patterns during deterioration due to seed respiration, mold discharge from hopper bottom bins: attack, spontaneous heating and reduced normal discharge pattern (there is no germination. The following table show the problem here), bridging and funneling. storage periods for soybeans at some These two problems occur in grains moisture levels: containing high content of foreign material or moisture. 2. Temperature Temperature is another very important Typical flow problems of meal products factor influencing soybean storage. Growth discharged from storage silos are hang-ups, of fungi and chemical changes such as dead pocket and piping. These are usually oxidation increased with temperature in due to a combination of factors such poor both meal and whole beans. Moreover, it is hopper design, high moisture content and really important the climate in the different storage time. regions of the world. The experience indicates that under hot and humid tropical TYPICAL FLOW PROBLEMS WITH MEAL PRODUCTS conditions, grains stored in metal bins exhibit sweating. This problem arise to extreme high temperatures reached at the inner surface of the metal silo on a hot day, then, at night, rapid cooling of the metal results in moisture condensation as the dew point is reached. Caking and charring in metal silos can be attributed to this HANG UPS DEAD POCKETS PIPING phenomenon. Installing the proper devices of ventilation and cooling machines keep The three major factors affecting the the correct temperature and avoid these storability of soybean and soybean meal problems.
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3. Time of storage Shorter equals better. Fine foreign materials tend to segregate during bin loading and occupy void spaces in the central region of the grain mass. Meanwhile, the large and lighter materials will accumulate close to the walls of the silo. Then, during aeration, the air will flow around spots with higher concentration of fine foreign materials and through pockets of high concentration for large foreign materials. This condition creates a non-uniform flow of air during aeration, thus, making it an ineffective operation. Hence, cleaning soybeans prior to storage will minimize the risk of spoilage and economic loss. Here you have some indicators that will help you to detect any possible problems with the products storage inside the silos: Heating: is the most common indicator of a problem in stored grains and oilseeds. High grain temperatures normally indicate either microbial or insect activity. If left unchecked, this may lead to heat-damaged or charred grains due to
the phenomenon of stack burning. Because of this danger, hot spots in stored soybeans must be cooled or dissipated before they reach the critical level. If no action is taken when heating in soybeans occurs, either the product will be lost by stack burning (charring) or at worst, the entire facility will be lost through fire. Aerating soybeans when fire has already started makes the situation worse. A temperature monitoring system in soybean storage silos is essential. Immediate corrective measures for heating cannot be over-emphasized. Change in color and general appearance: In general, sound soybeans are plump with bright uniform tan and not green color and free from unusual spots and shriveled appearance. Discolored soybeans usually indicate inferior quality and lower market value. The change in color is usually associated with mold invasion accompanied by microbial respiration and subsequent heating. This deterioration process can be detected by periodic drawing of samples from the stored soybeans as part of an
integrated approach to quality maintenance. Once detected, appropriate to another silo thus breaking any hot spots present and cooling the soybeans during the conveying process. However, this should be done only as a last resort since it is costly and will increase the amount of broken or split soybeans. Mustiness and off-odor condition: Musty odor usually indicates an advanced stage of insect or mold infestation and should be dealt with immediately. If this is detected, the soybeans should be aerated to remove the bad odor and cool the material. Beans should then be used at the earliest opportunity. The grain should be fumigated immediately if insects are present. A sharp odor may indicate rancidity due to chemical changes in the oil component. Lumping and caking: Lumping and caking indicate a very advanced stage of fungi invasion in soybeans and soybean meal. In metal bins, caking usually occurs on the bin walls as a result of sweating or moisture condensing on the inner surface
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of the cold bin wall. The condensing moisture is absorbed by the adjacent grains resulting in either sprouting or mold growth. For all of this, low product moisture, low temperature and short storage period are desirable, even more when we are talking about a tropical climate with hot and high humidity. The proper devices for storing soybeans and soybean meal and Silos Cordoba strongly recommend are: 1. Hydraulic sweep auger with hydraulic central (for soybean meal). This sweep auger effectively reclaim meal products from silos because is able to work with full silos. 2. Smooth wall silos for soybean meal. Washer outside the silos and head-round bolts inside the silos. 3. Pre-cleaner. Fine foreign materials tend to segregate during bin loading and occupy void spaces in the central region of the grain mass meanwhile the large and lighter materials will accumulate close to the walls silos. That fact affect to the ventilation, the air will flow around spots with higher concentration of fine foreign
materials and through pockets of high concentration of large foreign materials. This condition will create a non-uniform flow of air during aeration, thus, making it an ineffective operation. Cleaning the product prior the storage will minimize the risk of spoilage and economic loss. Moreover, if the product has to be dried it is totally necessary to avoid the burn of the waste (fine foreign materials like straw, dust, etc) inside the dryer. 4. Dryer. Soybeans and soya meal with moisture above 13% should be dried to reduce the risk of deterioration due to seed respiration, mold attack, spontaneous heating and reduced germination. 5. Ventilation. Centrifugal fans. The primary purpose of aeration is to make the temperature of the grain bulk uniform. This prevents moisture migration in the grain mass due to natural convection. Aeration may also be used to hold partially dried soybeans for a few days to prevent spoilage before proper drying. It should be noted that aeration is not intended to dry grains. 6. Cooling machines. Strongly recommend in tropical climates with high heat
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and high humidity. Soy bean, even after harvested, still keeps on breathing. The grain once chilled, keeps its low temperature for a long time, without the need for a continuous cooling. Direct consequences of non-controlled storing of wet grain are the appearing of fungi and toxins, which are a very dangerous for the health of humans and animals. The proper storing of grain by means of chilled and dry air fix completely or widely minimize the problem. 7. Temperature monitoring system. This device is essential to control and correct any deviation of the optimum. 8. Belt conveyors (soybeans). To prevent the breakage of the grain. This kind of conveyors can move grains for great distances without damage. 9. Periodic drawing of product samples and accurately testing them. Following all this steps you can be sure of avoiding change in color, risk of deterioration due to seed respiration, mold attack, spontaneous heating, reduced germination, mustiness and off-odor conditions, presence of insects, lumping and caking and finally economic loss.
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Events in detail February Grain Tech Expo Kiev February 11th – 13th KyivExpoPlaza Kiev Ukraine www.grainexpo.com.ua/en The Economist Feeding the World 2014 Conference February 13th The HAC City Road London UK www.economistinsights.co m/sustainability-resources/ event/feeding-world-2014 Rice Milling Expo February 14th – 16th Karnal Haryana India www.ricemillingexpo.com ANIMALIA 2014 February 20th – 23rd Istanbul Turkey www.animaliaistanbul.com /en/index ISRMAX Delhi February 20th – 22nd IARI Exhibition Ground PUSA New Delhi India www.isrmax.com/delhi GEAPS February 22nd – 25th Century Link Convention Center Omaha Nebraska USA www.geaps.com 6th Sugar Asia February 27th – 28th Bombay Exhibition Centre India www.sugarasia.net#sthash. mR9Qzg99.dpuf March AFIA Annual Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC) 2014 March 12th – 14th Caesars Palace Hotel Las Vegas USA www.afia.org/AFIA
AgriTek Astana March 12th - 14th Korme Exhibition Centre Krome Kazakhstan www.agriastana.kz Turkish Flour Industrialists Federation 10th International Congress and Exhibition March 13th – 16th Antalya Turkey www.tusaf.org
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IBATECH 2014 April 10th – 13th Istanbul Expo Center Ye�ilköy Istanbul Turkey www.ibatech.com.tr
Cereals June 11th – 12th Chrishall Grange Nr Duxford Cambridgeshire UK www.cerealsevent.co.uk
VIV/Ildex India April 23th – 25th Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) India www.viv.net
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May USPOULTRY Feed Mill Management Seminar 2014 March 19th - 20th Nashville Tennessee USA www.uspoultry.org Ildex Vietnam March 19th – 21th Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam www.ildex.com AgraMe March 25th – 27th Dubai International Exhibition Centre Dubai United Arab Emirates www.agramiddleeast.com
April Victam Asia 2014 April 8th – 10th Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) Bangkok Thailand www.victamasia.com International Conference Black Sea Grain 2014 April 9th – 10th InterContinental Kiev Ukraine http://bsg.blackseagrainco nference.com/en
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AVICOLA 2014 May 13th – 15th Centro Costa Salguero Buenos Aires Argentina www.avicola.com.ar 118th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo May 19th – 23rd Omaha Nebraska USA www.iaom.info VIV Europe 2014 May 20th – 22nd Jaarbeurs Utrecht The Netherlands www.viv.net AUSTRALASIAN MILLING CONFERENCE 2014 May 25th – 27th Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Australia www.millingconference.com.au
Livestock Event 2014 July 2nd – 3rd NEC Birmingham UK www.livestockevent.co.uk August GrainTech India 2014 August 22nd – 24th Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) Bangalore India www.graintechindia.com September AFIA Liquid Feed Symposium September 9th – 11th New Orleans Marriott New Orleans USA www.afia.org VIV China 2014 September 23rd – 25th New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC) Beijing China www.viv.net October
June IGC Grains Conference 2014 June 10th The Tower Hotel London UK www.igc.int/en/conference/ confhome.aspx
AACC International Annual Meeting 2014 October 5th – 8th Providence Rhode Island USA www.aaccnet.org AGROSALON 2014 October 7th – 10th Moscow Russia www.agrosalon.com
9th Annual Oilseeed & Grain Trade Summit October 7th – 9th New Orleans Hyatt Regency New Orleans USA www.cvent.com/events/oil seed-grain-trade-summit-2 014/event-summary-8f0cb 45631e54c149ffbcb6e7f9b c45c.aspx November
EuroTier 2014 November 11th – 14th Hanover Germany www.eurotier.com December IAOM MEA 2014 Cape Town December 2nd – 6th Cape Town South Africa www.iaom-mea.com
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