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Results of maize drying and cooled preservation tests.

[In Italian. / En italien.]

Author(s) : PICCAROLO P., BERRUTO R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Combined drying and cooling of maize was investigated. It was established that combined drying makes it possible to store the grain at humidity rates of 15.5-16%. Refrigeration causes a loss of humidity of 1.2-1.5% linked with the latent heat of the water in the grain. Hence, the maize is marketed at 14-14.5% humidity. Thanks to refrigeration, the working capacity of the drier is increased from 46.3 to 60.7 t/h, with the overall energy cost reducing from 1086 to 787 megaJ/t (including refrigeration), giving a 27% overall saving.

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  • Original title: [In Italian. / En italien.]
  • Record ID : 1994-2991
  • Languages: Italian
  • Source: Riv. Ing. agrar. - vol. 24 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1993

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