Studying wheat grain conservation in different types of granaries

Abstract

The main task of grain storage is to preserve it without loss in mass or with minimal losses, without deterioration in quality, reduce labor costs and expenses per unit of production with the best preservation of indicators. This research paper provides a comparative analysis of two methods of storing wheat grain for food purposes to identify the optimal and most rational method from both process and economic points of view. Two consignments of grain, of the same quality, were placed for storage in an elevator silo and an ordinary grain warehouse. During the storage period, the temperature measurements were carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the regulatory documents. The quality of the stored products was assessed according to the main technological indicators. The economic efficiency of grain masses storage was calculated in different ways. According to the results of the research, the advantages and disadvantages of each of the storage methods have been established.