Description

Control of moisture content and temperature during storage is critical to preserving the nutritional and economic value of farm crops as they move from the field to the market. Fungi (mold) and insects feed on poorly stored crops and reduce crop quality. Relative humidity and temperature affect mold and insect growth, which is reduced to a minimum if the crop is kept cooler than 50°F (10°C) and if the relative humidity of the air in equilibrium with the stored crop is less than 60%. This chapter addresses methods to safely store various crops and maintain their quality.
DRYING
Drying Equipment and Practices
Shallow-Layer Drying
Deep-Bed Drying
DRYING SPECIFIC CROPS
Soybeans
Hay
Cotton
Peanuts
Rice
STORAGE PROBLEMS AND PRACTICES
Moisture Migration
Grain Aeration
SEED STORAGE
No. of Pages: 12

Citation: 2019 ASHRAE Handbook¿¿¿HVAC Applications

Product Details

Published:

2019

ISBN(s):

9781947192126

Number of Pages:

12

Units of Measure:

Dual

File Size:

1 file , 560 KB

Product Code(s):

D-A262019IP