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.
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) |