Drying Characteristics of Maize in Convective Dryer

Abstract

A grain drier with a convection system that simultaneously acts as storage is known as an instore dryer. The purpose of this study was to see how drying and storage—In-Store Dryer— affected the physical and chemical qualities of maize. Drying takes place at an average drying temperature of 40-43°C, with an average RH of 76.8% in the environment and 52.2% in the dryer chamber. The maize can be dried for 4 – 5 days using pre-drying material with an initial moisture level of 30.14 percent to 10.56 percent, which is the right water content for storage. The nutritional components of maize after drying and storing for 4-5 days using the In-Store Dryer can be analyzed to maintain maize quality. At the same time, when temperatures rise, the water content of the crop decreases due to the convective process, reducing the crop's weight.