A grain silo is a structure for storing grains in bulk. Silo in general can be used for storing any solid material in bulk, like cement.
Find below are the list of Grain Silos In South Africa
Platrand Grain Silo
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Kaalfontein Grain Silo
Address: Esselen Park, Tembisa, 1626
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Agbiz Grain
Address: Witherite St, The Willows 340-Jr, Pretoria, 0040
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: 012 807 3002
Silo Warehouse
Address: 885 Trumper St, Waverley, Pretoria, 0135
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 012 332 1469
How do grain silos work?
In most silos, gravity causes grain to flow from the top of the silo and out through an opening at the bottom near the center. As grain flows through the auger, it forms a funnel shape at the top of the silo. If workers stand at that location, flowing grain can pull them into the mix, causing injury or loss of life.
What are grain silos made of?
They can be made of many materials. Wood staves, concrete staves, cast concrete, and steel panels have all been used, and have varying cost, durability, and airtightness tradeoffs. Silos storing grain, cement and woodchips are typically unloaded with air slides or augers.
Why are grain silos so dangerous?
Silo gas is formed through the natural fermentation process of chopped forages shortly after it is placed in the silo. However, this odorless and colorless gas is very dangerous because the gas displaces the silo’s oxygen, and in high concentrations, gives a person little warning that they are about to be overcome.
Why are silos used to store grain?
Storing food products such as grain always introduces concerns about food spoilage due to exposure to moisture. As a result, another type of grain elevator was developed called the low-oxygen silo. These silos are designed to keep constant pressure and air flow.
What happens if you fall in a grain silo?
Exposure to fumigants can cause permanent central nervous system damage, heart and vascular disease, and lung edema as well as cancer. These gases can also result in a worker passing out and falling into the grain and becoming engulfed, often resulting in death by suffocation.
How much do grain silos cost?
The budget capital cost of a cylindrical silo vessel can vary from $50,000 for a small bolted silo to over $1,000,000 depending on the size, and materials of construction.
Do grain silos explode?
Because grain dust particles are extremely small, there doesn’t have to be a lot of it for an explosion to happen. of surface area and that surface area being exposed to oxygen makes it extremely flammable.”