Determination of Fan Type and Size for Silo Aeration by Using Cordier Diagram

Melih Gazi Kırpık; Hamit Türkmen; Tuğrul Sapmaz; Emre Can Karaoğlan

Makale detayları

Determination of Fan Type and Size for Silo Aeration by Using Cordier Diagram

Yazarlar:

Melih Gazi Kırpık | Hamit Türkmen | Tuğrul Sapmaz | Emre Can Karaoğlan

Yayıncı:

Cukurova University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering (Other)

Dergi:

Cukurova University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.27-34

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352109

pISSN:

2822-2938

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Silo systems are used to store bulk materials inside. There are different types of silos based on the purpose of usage in industry. Some of them are used to store chemicals and coils whereas agricultural silos are used to store different grain types inside. The silo system can be considered as an ecosystem in which biotic and abiotic factors interact. It includes different subsystems to operate properly. One of the most important subsystems is an aeration system in a silo as stored bulk grains are considered an ecosystem that is vulnerable to biotic components such as microflora, insect infestation, fungi, bacteria, and so on. Humidity can change the fluidity properties of bulk grain at local regions in silo as an abiotic factor. The existence of these biotic and abiotic factors in eco-systems that affect the quality of grain is directly or indirectly related to the aeration system. For this reason, selecting a proper fan size and type to aerate the silo system to prevent losses of grain and odor during storage is important. In this study a silo sample that is coded as FBS-155417 produced by Çukurova Silo company was chosen to be investigated to determine the fan properties to be used. Wheat-stored silo was chosen to be considered in terms of pressure losses by using the diagram found in the study of Friesen and Huminicki 1986. Based on total pressure loss and the specific speed of the fan, appropriate fan size and type are determined by using the Cordier Diagram.

 Silo systems are used to store bulk materials inside. There are different types of silos based on the purpose of usage in industry. Some of them are used to store chemicals and coils whereas agricultural silos are used to store different grain types inside. The silo system can be considered as an ecosystem in which biotic and abiotic factors interact. It includes different subsystems to operate properly. One of the most important subsystems is an aeration system in a silo as stored bulk grains are considered an ecosystem that is vulnerable to biotic components such as microflora, insect infestation, fungi, bacteria, and so on. Humidity can change the fluidity properties of bulk grain at local regions in silo as an abiotic factor. The existence of these biotic and abiotic factors in eco-systems that affect the quality of grain is directly or indirectly related to the aeration system. For this reason, selecting a proper fan size and type to aerate the silo system to prevent losses of grain and odor during storage is important. In this study a silo sample that is coded as FBS-155417 produced by Çukurova Silo company was chosen to be investigated to determine the fan properties to be used. Wheat-stored silo was chosen to be considered in terms of pressure losses by using the diagram found in the study of Friesen and Huminicki 1986. Based on total pressure loss and the specific speed of the fan, appropriate fan size and type are determined by using the Cordier Diagram.

 Silo systems are used to store bulk materials inside. There are different types of silos based on the purpose of usage in industry. Some of them are used to store chemicals and coils whereas agricultural silos are used to store different grain types inside. The silo system can be considered as an ecosystem in which biotic and abiotic factors interact. It includes different subsystems to operate properly. One of the most important subsystems is an aeration system in a silo as stored bulk grains are considered an ecosystem that is vulnerable to biotic components such as microflora, insect infestation, fungi, bacteria, and so on. Humidity can change the fluidity properties of bulk grain at local regions in silo as an abiotic factor. The existence of these biotic and abiotic factors in eco-systems that affect the quality of grain is directly or indirectly related to the aeration system. For this reason, selecting a proper fan size and type to aerate the silo system to prevent losses of grain and odor during storage is important. In this study a silo sample that is coded as FBS-155417 produced by Çukurova Silo company was chosen to be investigated to determine the fan properties to be used. Wheat-stored silo was chosen to be considered in terms of pressure losses by using the diagram found in the study of Friesen and Huminicki 1986. Based on total pressure loss and the specific speed of the fan, appropriate fan size and type are determined by using the Cordier Diagram.

 Silo systems are used to store bulk materials inside. There are different types of silos based on the purpose of usage in industry. Some of them are used to store chemicals and coils whereas agricultural silos are used to store different grain types inside. The silo system can be considered as an ecosystem in which biotic and abiotic factors interact. It includes different subsystems to operate properly. One of the most important subsystems is an aeration system in a silo as stored bulk grains are considered an ecosystem that is vulnerable to biotic components such as microflora, insect infestation, fungi, bacteria, and so on. Humidity can change the fluidity properties of bulk grain at local regions in silo as an abiotic factor. The existence of these biotic and abiotic factors in eco-systems that affect the quality of grain is directly or indirectly related to the aeration system. For this reason, selecting a proper fan size and type to aerate the silo system to prevent losses of grain and odor during storage is important. In this study a silo sample that is coded as FBS-155417 produced by Çukurova Silo company was chosen to be investigated to determine the fan properties to be used. Wheat-stored silo was chosen to be considered in terms of pressure losses by using the diagram found in the study of Friesen and Huminicki 1986. Based on total pressure loss and the specific speed of the fan, appropriate fan size and type are determined by using the Cordier Diagram.

Makale detayları

Determination of Fan Type and Size for Silo Aeration by Using Cordier Diagram

Yazarlar:

Melih Gazi Kırpık | Hamit Türkmen | Tuğrul Sapmaz | Emre Can Karaoğlan

Yayıncı:

Cukurova University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering (Other)

Dergi:

Cukurova University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.27-34

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352109

pISSN:

2822-2938

Silo

Aeration

Fan Size

Cordier Diagram

Pressure Loss for Aeration of Bulk Grain

Sayı

Makale detayları

Determination of Fan Type and Size for Silo Aeration by Using Cordier Diagram

Yazarlar: Melih Gazi Kırpık | Hamit Türkmen | Tuğrul Sapmaz | Emre Can Karaoğlan

Yayıncı: Cukurova University

Ana Başlıklar: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering (Other)

Dergi: Cukurova University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.27-34

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001352109

pISSN: 2822-2938

Silo

Aeration

Fan Size

Cordier Diagram

Pressure Loss for Aeration of Bulk Grain

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Melih Gazi Kırpık | Hamit Türkmen | Tuğrul Sapmaz | Emre Can Karaoğlan

Yayıncı:

Cukurova University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering (Other)

Dergi:

Cukurova University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.27-34

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352109

pISSN:

2822-2938