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Management of Ambient Air Drying Systems
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1979
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EngineeringEnergy EfficiencyMechanical EngineeringAir QualityHumidity SensorRefrigerationDesiccationAir ConditioningAir CleaningAbstract Management StrategiesHeat TransferGrain DeteriorationProcess IntensificationEnvironmental EngineeringFan Operation TimeDewvaporationIndoor Air QualityAir PollutionThermal Engineering
ABSTRACT MANAGEMENT strategies for continuous and humidistat controlled operation are evaluated for single-fill procedures using simulation. Results also are presented for delay-fill procedures and bins equipped with stirring devices. Performance measures include grain deterioration (dry-matter-decomposition), final moisture content distribution, fan operation time and energy required.