The process of drying grains and oilseeds is one of the most critical stages of agricultural processing as it prevents the caking, spoilage, degradation and agglomeration of the material. To complement the drying of the oilseeds, conditioning also occurs in the preparation stage. This is an energy intensive operation with steam consumption being the largest cost. Use of the right technology, as well as the utilization of waste heat, can result in major savings in overall steam consumption. The process has to be completed correctly in order to avoid excessive drying, as this will result in weight loss and too…
Techniques for the Drying & Conditioning of Oilseeds and Grains
