GEAPS Exchange 2019

Maintaining Grain Quality Through Well Designed and Managed Aeration Systems (Room Convention Center - 291)

11 Mar 19
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice, Concurrent Education Session, Facility Operations Management

Speaker(s): Francesco Selva, Technical Manager, AG Growth Int. - FRAME srl

Aeration is one of the most common and safest techniques used to preserve stored grains quality without chemicals. Aeration is environmentally friendly and cost-effective, and it can significantly prevent kernel deterioration and grain losses due to insect and mold infestations. Without the necessary design knowledge and understanding, this technology cannot be implemented at its full capacity. Starting with basic principles and physics, this presentation provides a guideline to achieve the best performance of aeration, accounting for stored grains peculiarities, ecosystems, and ambient conditions.