A number of trials were conducted and, with assistance from several research institutions, theoretical computer models were developed and the system was proven. In mid 1996, the first production models were manufactured. The Advantages of Grain Drying THE ability to dry grain increases both your harvesting opportunities and your ability to store and market grain at optimum moisture and temperature levels. Pulses and legumes can be harvested at higher moisture levels resulting in better yield, quality, colour and less cracking - essential for selling your pulses into the premium human consumption markets. Make more efficient use of labour and equipment.
Harvesting can commence sooner, harvesting days are longer and weather interruptions are shorter.
All resulting in a shorter harvest time. Growing grain crops may now be viable in areas where harvest weather usually precludes cropping. The air is forced into this plenum and then passes through the grain mass. This airflow is 10-15 times that achieved using conventional aeration. The plenum design ensures that this air flow is uniform through the grain mass and is not restricted by screens etc.