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Geconditioneerde Cellen

Our closed cells with a cool-drying system maintain the quality of your product while saving energy.

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Safe Energy & Improve Quality

Closed cells with a cooling-drying installation preserve quality and safe a lot of energy.

Depending on the needs and use, the lay-out and measurements of the cells are determined: 1 or more row of boxes per cell or 1 large cell with drying on 2 sides, 3-4-5-6 boxes stacked high. Volumes up to 30 or 40 m³ per row are possible.

A cooling block hangs within the cell, which suctions the air through a hatch from the outside to the inside. The suctioned air is cooled down through the unit to achieve the desired moisture content in the cell.

Above the fan a heating battery is placed to heat up the air to the desired temperature per row. It reduces the RH and the air can absorb the humidity from the product.

Excessive heat can be discharged to another section, another cell or externally. An external heating source can be used to create additional heating rapidly.

High drying box for coarse seeds and rough seeds on straw. Drying boxes for small seeds; 2/3 high (top) or half-high boxes (right side). Corner post and middle brace are mounted outside; this means no extra gaps inside of the box.

ABC for Conditioned Drying Cells

The advanced ABC processor controls the whole installation and dries the seed to the desired moisture content; the most suitable (dry) air (outside or inside air) is suctioned.

The air will be cooled down to achieve the desired Absolute Moisture Content (AH, in gr/kg of air) of the air, using condensation. Afterwards the air will be reheated so it is able to absorb more air.

The air from the product will become drier than the outside air, and internal air is automatically used for the remaining drying process.

Safe Energy & Improve Quality

Our ABC software automatically distributes the air in the conditioned drying system. It monitors the conditions and always ensures the air is drawn in under optimal conditions, maximizing drying efficiency with minimal energy consumption.

HATCHES FOR REGULATING SUPPLY OF OUTSIDE AND INSIDE AIR TO A COOL-DRY UNIT

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Use of Outside Air

When the product is humid and the outside air is dry, outside air is used.

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Partly Inside and Outside Air

When the air in the cell is drier than outside, inside air is partially used.

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Use of Inside Air

When the outside air is too humid, only inside air is used for drying.

NEXT TO THE COOLING-DRYING UNITS, HATCHES ARE PLACED TO DISCHARGE HUMID AIR

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Outside Air

They are connected to suction hatches; 100% outside air means 100% opened position.

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Partially Inside and Outside Air

When the air in the cell becomes drier than outside, inside air is partially used.

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Circulation Inside Air

When the air in the cell is drier than outside, inside air is completely used.

In narrow cells or wide cooling-drying units, the outlet hatches are placed behind the inlet hatches.

HATCHES FOR REGULATING SUPPLY OF OUTSIDE AND INSIDE AIR TO A COOL-DRY UNIT

Use of Outside Air

When the product is humid and the outside air is dry, outside air is used.

Partly Inside and Outside Air

When the air in the cell is drier than outside, inside air is partially used.

Use of Inside Air

When the outside air is too humid, only inside air is used for drying.

NEXT TO THE COOLING-DRYING UNITS, HATCHES ARE PLACED TO DISCHARGE HUMID AIR

Outside Air

They are connected to suction hatches; 100% outside air means 100% opened position.

Partially Inside and Outside Air

When the air in the cell becomes drier than outside, inside air is partially used.

Circulation Inside Air

When the air in the cell is drier than outside, inside air is completely used.

In narrow cells or wide cooling-drying units, the outlet hatches are placed behind the inlet hatches.

The box width and height depend on the product. Low boxes for seed in bulk, high ones for plants with seeds. Low boxes for plants in little bags or seeds in
cotton bags.

The lay-out and design of the cells with boxes are client-specific. We will advise
you. Overhead doors facilitate optimal use of the cell capacity.

Summary

Efficient and energy-saving drying with conditioned drying cells

When drying seeds, plants, or other agricultural products, a stable climate is essential to maintain product quality. With conditioned drying cells and cooling-dehumidification units, air is actively cooled, dehumidified, and heated to the optimal temperature. This creates a controlled drying environment in which moisture is efficiently removed from the product.

Products are often stored and dried in stacked boxes or crates. Depending on the product type and required capacity, these boxes can be arranged in multiple rows and stacked 3 to 6 levels high. This configuration allows a large drying volume to be achieved within a compact drying cell.

The incoming air is conditioned by a cooling-drying unit to reach the desired humidity level in the cell. The air is then heated, which lowers the relative humidity and enables the air to absorb moisture from the product. With a well-designed airflow and distribution system, uniform drying is achieved throughout all boxes.

Our ABC software automatically controls the airflow and continuously selects the most efficient combination of indoor and outdoor air. This ensures maximum drying performance with minimal energy consumption. Each installation is tailored to the product, capacity, and available space, creating a reliable and efficient drying solution.

Geconditioneerde Cellen are highly suited for drying of Seeds, Vegetable & Fruit seeds

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