Physical properties and conveying characteristics of corn and barley seeds using a suction-type pneumatic conveying system

In this research, physical properties of corn and barley seeds were first determined and then, to obtain the change in pressure drop, power consumption and mechanical seed damage as a function of air velocity during suction conveying of corn and barley, a suction-type pneumatic conveying system was...

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Published in:African journal of agricultural research 2011-11, Vol.6 (27), p.5972-5977
Main Authors: Minaei, S, Borghaee, A M, Ghafori, H, Hemmat, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural Production
Food Processing Industry
Grain
Science and Technology
Studies
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Summary:In this research, physical properties of corn and barley seeds were first determined and then, to obtain the change in pressure drop, power consumption and mechanical seed damage as a function of air velocity during suction conveying of corn and barley, a suction-type pneumatic conveying system was designed and constructed and finally the pneumatic conveying characteristics of corn and barley seeds were determined under seven air velocities. Results of the study are discussed.
ISSN:1991-637X
1991-637X
DOI:10.5897/AJAR11.1098