Energy Efficient Corn Drying. Kenneth Hellevang, Ph.D., P.E. Professor & Extension Engineer
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1 Energy Efficient Corn Drying Kenneth Hellevang, Ph.D., P.E. Professor & Extension Engineer
2 Estimated Corn Field Drying EMC (%) PET (in) Est. Drying (%pt) Month Week Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May NDAWN, Weather, Total PET, Estimate:1-inch = 4% drying EMC-equilibrium moisture content, GDD-growing degree days PET=Potential Evapotranspiration
3 Natural Air Drying Natural air drying, if properly designed and managed, is the most energy efficient drying. It is not efficient or effective on very wet grain or at November-March temperatures.
4 Natural Air and Low Temperature Corn Drying NA/LT corn drying works well until outdoor temperatures approach freezing, then becomes inefficient. Month & added heat Temp. ( F) RH EMC Drying Time (Days) 1.0 cfm/bu 1.25 cfm/bu Oct. +3 F (fan) 50 58% 13.5% Oct. 15 Nov +3 F (fan) 37 66% 15.8% Nov. +3 F (fan) 30 64% 16.0% Nov. +3 F (fan)+2 F 32 58% 14.6% Nov. +10 F 37 48% 12.5% % Initial Corn Moisture Content, Average ND Climatic Conditions
5 Natural Air & Low Temperature Corn Drying Spring Drying Month & added heat Ave. Temp (ºF) RH Corn EMC Drying Time (Days) 1.0 cfm/bu 1.25 cfm/bu Apr 42 65% 15.3% ºF 47 54% 13.3% May 56 60% 13.5% Natural air drying is very efficient in the spring. Start fans when outdoor temperatures average about 40 F.
6 Fan Type Comparison Corn: 21 ft. diameter, 20 ft. deep, 10 hp fan Fan cfm Airflow Rate Static Pressure (cfm/bu) (in. wg) AF 24 (Axial Flow) 5, ILC (In-line Centrifugal) LSC (Low-speed Centrifugal, 1750 rpm) HSC (High-speed Centrifugal, 3500 rpm) 5, , , Typically the low speed centrifugal fan moves the most airflow per horsepower through corn, so is the most efficient.
7 Fan Power Required Energy efficiency maximum depth about 22 ft. and airflow rate about 1.0 cfm/bu. Airflow Rate Corn Depth (ft) (cfm/bu) hp per 1,000 bu Horsepower calculated based on a 42 ft diameter bin 42 ft diameter bin, corn 36 ft deep, 1.0 cfm/bu Fan = 180 hp, static pressure = 17-inches wg.
8 Stirring Batch Bin Dryer 8-15 cfm/bu. Maximum drying rate obtained with shallow depth. Use maximum temperature that will not damage the grain. Stirring limits over-drying. Drying temperature up to ~160ºF.
9 Continuous Flow Bin Dryer Maximum drying rate with about 6-8 ft. corn depth Again use maximum air temperature and limit grain depth to maximize dryer capacity and efficiency. Cooling is done in a separate bin.
10 Cross-Flow Dryer Batch Dryer A traditional cross-flow dryer requires about 2,500 Btu to remove a pound of water from corn.
11 Energy requirements of a conventional cross-flow dryer as a function of drying air temperature and airflow rate. (University of Nebraska) Energy required to remove a pound of water is reduced at higher plenum temperatures and lower airflow rates. Use the maximum temperature that will not damage the grain.
12 Heat and Cool Batch Inside wall hotter. (Loss of grain quality and efficiency) Energy Efficiency about 2,500 Btu/lb. of water
13 Pressure Heat, Pressure Cool Continuous Flow Dryer Energy Efficiency about 2,500 Btu/lb. of water
14 Full Heat Continuous Flow Best capacity, bu./hr., for dryer size and cost Heat in grain drives out moisture in the bin In-bin cooling - Needs full floor aeration and moisture management Better efficiency and quality than pressure cool
15 Two Heat Continuous Flow Slightly better quality than single zone Efficiency loss in lower plenum Same dryers can also do pressure cool FH needs aeration and moisture management
16 Pressure Heat, Suction Cool Cooling air is recycled to fan inlet Capacity loss to full heat Efficiency gain over full heat
17 Vacuum Cooling Vacuum cooling increases drying energy efficiency by 20% to 30%.
18 Pressure Heat, Suction Cool with Heat Reclaim Lower heat zone recycled Best efficiency
19 Fuel Cost Cost per bu. $1.85 gal. Propane, $.10/kWh 5% Pt. Removal Pressure Heat Pressure Cool 16.0 Full Heat 13.1 Pressure Heat Vacuum Cool 12.5 Pressure Heat Vacuum Cool Heat Reclaim 9.0
20 Dryer Improvements Staged Temperature Grain Turner or Inverter Using a higher plenum temperature on the wettest grain reduces energy consumption. A grain turner or inverter reduces overdrying, moisture variation and excessive kernel temperatures.
21 Differential Grain Speed Dryer Increasing the grain flow rate near the plenum reduces excessive grain temperatures and creates a more uniform grain moisture content coming from the dryer.
22 Moisture Equalizers Moves inside wall faster Less variation of moisture across column Better test weight (1 to 4 lbs./bu.) Able to dry at 10 to 20 deg F higher temps with same grain quality (10 deg = 4% energy savings and 8% capacity increase)
23 Mixed Flow Dryer A mixed flow dryer uses a lower airflow rate per bushel than a cross-flow dryer which increases energy efficiency. The moving grain design minimizes exposure to the hot plenum air which reduces the potential for grain damage. Airflow Rate=40-45 cfm/bu.
24 Drying Cost Increases at Colder Temperatures High Temperature $1.10/gal propane 2.4 /bu-pt. 21% to 15.5% 2,500 Btu/lb of water Outside Temp. % Increase Cost /bu With Air Recirculating 2,000 Btu/lbw F 10.5 /bu Dry when it is warmer if possible, since it takes more energy to dry at colder temperatures.
25 Heat of Vaporization Drying Cereal Grains Brooker, Bakker-Arkema, Hall Water Heat of Vaporization = 1, F Minimum energy to evaporate water from corn is about 1,200 Btu per pound. Realistic dryer minimum is probably about 1,500 Btu.
26 Dryeration Dump hot, temper without airflow 4-6 hrs, cool Extensive condensation - must move corn to another bin Moisture reduction: 0.25%/10 F cooled, 2.5% Increases dryer capacity 50%-70%, Reduces energy by about 15%-30% Dryeration reduces energy consumption by about 25%, but it is imperative to move the corn to another bin for storage to prevent storage problems.
27 In-Storage Cooling Immediately cool, Airflow rate 12 cfm/bu-hr of fill rate About percentage point moisture reduction ( / 10ºF) Reduce condensation if below 50ºF by partial cooling in the dryer typically to about 90 F In-storage cooling requires rapid cooling and cooler initial grain temperature to limit condensation. Slow cooling saves more energy, but storage problems typically occur near the bin wall.
28 Grain Dryer Energy Audit Existing energy use Expected new system energy use Energy savings Simple payback
29 Existing Energy Usage Bushels of corn dried : 239,592 bu. dry bushels Average initial moisture content: 23.69% Average final moisture content: 14.72% Water removed from the corn per bushel: 6.52 lb. Corn weight: lbs. at 23.69% moisture lbs. at 14.72% moisture content This is not a normal percentage or shrink calculation!!
30 Energy per Pound of Water Corn dried = 239,592 dry bushels Fuel Used = 45,916 gallons of propane Propane per bushel = gal. Propane 91,600 BTU/gal. Energy per bushel = 17,554 Btu Water removed per bushel = 6.52 lb. Energy per pound of water removed 17,554 Btu / 6.52 lb. = 2,692 Btu/lb. water
31 New Dryer Estimated Energy Usage
32 For More Information Search for: NDSU Grain Drying & Storage
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