Title

Grain Storage - Hermetically Sealed Systems

Keywords

grain, storage, hemetic, container, storage systems

Abstract

Hermetically sealed storage involves putting grain into sealed containers that stop the movement of air (oxygen) and moisture between the outside

atmosphere and the stored grain. The system can use special plastic

containers (such as the volcanic cube and grain cocoons) or smaller

containers made of plastic or steel or even clay water pots. The size of the

systems can range from 25 litres to 300 metric tons. The system can be used for paddy, milled rice and other cereal crops such as corn.

Author

M Gummert, J Rickman and MA Bell

Date

March, 2004