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
ISBN: 978-1-936504-94-7 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1078-6082 (for SI versions of chapters)
Citation: 2015 ASHRAE Handbook — HVAC Applications: Chapter 25, Drying and Storing Selected Farm Crops (SI)
Product Details
- Published:
- 2015
- ISBN(s):
- 9781936504947
- Number of Pages:
- 12
- Units of Measure:
- SI
- File Size:
- 1 file , 690 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-A252015SI
