By using dried and cooled air in a closed environment, optimal control and quality are guaranteed!
Installations & Products
Individual Conditioned Box Dryer
Precise drying conditions per box
With the conditioned box drying installation, seeds in individual boxes can be dried to the desired moisture content. This applies to both freshly harvested seeds and seeds that require further drying before shipment. With this conditioned drying installation, a select number of boxes can be dried individually. It can be custom-built to meet your specific requirements and preferences.
The conditioned box dryer is a closed system in which seeds are dried to the desired moisture content using air of a controlled condition. This air is supplied by a central air dryer. The boxes are positioned separately within an air distribution system, though a stacked configuration is also possible.
The air distribution system is enclosed, allowing the seeds to be dried independently of outside conditions. Dried air is blown into each section from the top and is circulated internally. Due to overpressure, part of the humid air released from the seeds is returned to the central air dryer for reconditioning.
Tailored to your seeds
At the top, the air is brought to the desired moisture content and temperature. This ensures that the seed is always dried at the desired air conditions.
The design of the air treatment installation depends on the required air circulation, the amount of moisture that must be removed and the temperature at which the drying needs to take place.
The image above illustrates an option to exhaust humid air to the outside and to draw in drier outside air. For moist seeds, this significantly reduces the drying time. Once the air from the seeds becomes drier than the outside air, the valve closes and the (drier) air will automatically be recirculated and used in the drying process.
Each box has a small high-pressure fan that blows the (dry) air through the seed or crop
The ABC touchscreen provides a clear overview of the installation and the drying sections. Each section shows an overview of various measured values and status of the components.
ABC with overview section
- Set the desired air temperature and target air humidity level for the drying
process per section. - Control each individual box by switching the fan on or off and setting the required air volume (ventilation capacity).
ABC with air dryer and drying sections
Overview of the ABC screen showing the central air dryer in combination with the drying sections.
The dryer automatically supplies dry air to the sections where it is needed or prioritized.
The top row displays the status of the inlet valves, while the bottom row shows the return valves that direct moist air back to the air dryer.
If the air returning from a section is more humid than the outside air, it is vented outside. Dryer air is then sucked in by the air dryer. If the returning air is drier than the outside air, it is recirculated through the system.
Summary
Conditioned individual box dryer for precise and controlled seed drying
The conditioned individual box dryer is designed for highly precise drying of seeds in separate boxes under fully controlled conditions. By using dehumidified and cooled air in a closed environment, optimal control over temperature and humidity is achieved, ensuring maximum product quality.
Each box is dried individually, making it possible to process different seed batches simultaneously without cross-contamination. The system uses a central air dryer and closed air distribution system, allowing seeds to be dried independently of external conditions.
The installation automatically adjusts airflow based on real-time measurements. When needed, humid air is exhausted and replaced with drier outside air to accelerate drying. Once conditions change, the system switches to internal air recirculation, maximizing energy efficiency.
With ABC software, the entire drying process is fully automated. Air temperature, humidity, and airflow can be controlled per section and per box, ensuring accurate, efficient, and uniform drying.
This system provides a flexible, energy-efficient, and high-performance solution for drying high-value seeds.
This installation can also be used for humidification
Our humidification equipment increases the moisture content of seeds in a controlled and uniform way, without making them wet on the outside. Thanks to advanced air treatment, moisture is fully absorbed into the air, ensuring a stable and optimal end result.
Optimal drying
The air adjusts itself during the different phases of the drying process. With the Agratechniek Drying Method, we distinguish 3 phases to achieve optimal drying while saving energy.
Séchage central
Agratechniek a mis au point un principe selon lequel le sécheur d’air hybride central WAgratech achemine l’air sec vers l’endroit souhaité. Grâce au procédé ABC avancé, l’air sec est automatiquement dirigé vers le lieu requis au moment précis.
Individual Conditioned Box Dryer are highly suited for drying of Grass seeds, Seeds, Vegetable & Fruit seeds
Example installations
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