Article
Reconditioning Corn and Soybeans to Optimal Processing Moisture Contents
Applied Engineering in Agriculture
(2000)
Abstract
Experimental trials were carried out to evaluate the technical feasibility of reconditioning overly dry corn and soybeans to optimal market and processing moisture contents. Data obtained from experimental trials were used to validate an aeration simulation model. This model was used to evaluate the feasibility of reconditioning soybeans and corn. Reconditioning of grain was feasible at low airflow rates (0.11 m 3 min –1 t –1 ) over a six-month period when an automatic aeration controller was used. Using downflow aeration and monthly unloading of the bin allowed for the greatest net economic gain. Predicted reconditioning in Des Moines, Iowa, had a lower net economic gain than in Indianapolis, Indiana, based on 29 years of historic weather records.
Keywords
- Aeration,
- Aeration controllers,
- Reconditioning
Disciplines
Publication Date
2000
DOI
10.13031/2013.5287
Publisher Statement
Copyright 2000 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Used with permission.
Citation Information
Michael D. Montross and Dirk E. Maier. "Reconditioning Corn and Soybeans to Optimal Processing Moisture Contents" Applied Engineering in Agriculture Vol. 16 Iss. 5 (2000) p. 527 - 535 ISSN: 0883-8542 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/dirk-maier/23/