NRRI Mechanical Rice dryer

This is a batch type dryer that works on thin layer drying principle. The unit comprises of a drying chamber and a solid fuel fired furnace along with tube type heat exchanger and electric blower. Grain depth is kept at 12 cm. The conventional fuels like wood, coal and briquettes can be used for producing hot air.  Both raw and parboiled paddy can be dried to a safe moisture level in this dryer.

Advantages

  • A group of farmers can make use of the technology for drying their crop after harvesting and add value to the crop.
  • Paddy drying can be done in a compact area without forcing the farmers to use high ways and create traffic hazard.


Specifications


Overall Dimensions (LxWxH), cm

380x94x141

Capacity, kg/batch         

150-500

Drying air temp, 0C   

40+20C

Drying time, hr

6-7

Moisture reduction    

20% to 12%

Fuel consumption, kg

10kg coal/ 15kg wood/batch

Blower

2kw/3ph/3000cfm

Cost, Rs

50,000/- (Approx)