Friday, December 25, 2015

A Detailed Look Into The Need For Grain Bin Monitoring

A Detailed Look Into The Need For Grain Bin Monitoring

By Kenneth Patterson


Of late, there has been a significant rise in the levels of production attained by many farms in different locations. The use of modern technology in farming has been found to be the main contributor to this growth. However, with these kinds of rapid developments, there has been a need for the invention of the ways to be used in grain storage and this necessitates the need for effective ways of grain bin monitoring.

Since grain is a very valuable commodity, it has led to development of monitoring systems which are designed in a way that they can track the levels of moisture or even temperature in these bin systems. This is because these two conditions are some of the most important determinants in the preservation grain quality .

The need and preferences of the buyers is always given much weight in helping determine the desired levels of moisture content. For example, corn should be demonstrated to possess a moisture content of preferably between 10% and 30%. The industrial recommended moisture content levels are supposed to be around the figures of 15.5%.

These systems can also derive the Allowable Storage Time which is generated through a careful analysis of temperatures present in the storage containers and also the moisture content. These kinds of data can help ensure safe human and even animal consumption of the produce therein contained.

Due to high levels of perish-ability exhibited by grain, it should be carefully monitored to ensure that it is not exposed to very hot conditions for an extended amount of time. Aeration is employed as a way of keeping the temperatures at the desired levels of between zero degrees Celsius and -5 degrees Celsius. The level of temperatures should never reach above 15 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures should be preferably measured once a week as this helps achieve the most desired levels of temperature. Once the monthly average levels of temperature is determined sufficient effort should be employed in ensuring that these levels are never exceeded. The maximum amount of variance to the monthly average is usually 5 degrees Celsius.

Due care and effort should be employed in ensuring no fine particles are present in these storage facilities. It is only through the use of cleaning drums before storing of produce that farmers can achieve this objective. The preservation of quality for your produce only boils down to observing one simple guideline. This entails regularly undertaking aeration of the produce so as to keep the temperature and humidity levels in check.

There has been the rise in the levels of concern for the adherence to safety precautions while making use of grain bins. It is advised that you should never do in alone and it is always advisable to never leave the power on. There should also be the installation of proper stairs so as to help reduce the cases of accidents. There have been tremendous developments in technology in the bin monitoring systems whereby self monitoring capabilities have been adopted for these systems.




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