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Why are Silos important in food production

Why are Silos important in food production

Table of Contents Introduction Why Silos are Important Advantages of using Steel Silos for Grain Storage instead of Storing the Grain in Warehouses Requirements to Store Grains Safely How to Store Grain and Protect its Quality IntroductionSilo (from the Greek σιρός – Siros, "pit for holding grain") is a structure for storing bulk materials. They are essential in food processing and used in agriculture to store grain or fermented feed known as silage. Silos are important as they are com …
Nov 26, 2020 Ogochukwu Agina
HYDROSTATIC TESTING

HYDROSTATIC TESTING

HYDROSTATIC TESTINGHydrostatic testing by pressurizing vessels such as pipelines and gas cylinders, to both verify integrity and detect leaks. These tests involve filling the vessel or pipeline system with a liquid, usually water, which may be dyed to aid in visual leak detection. The vessel is then pressurized to a specific test pressure and monitored for any pressure loss. The location of a leak can be visually identified more easily if the test liquid contains a colorant. Overall vessel integ …
Nov 25, 2020 Theodore Okpala
TOP BENEFITS OF POWDER COATINGS FOR STEEL INDUSTRIES

TOP BENEFITS OF POWDER COATINGS FOR STEEL INDUSTRIES

Powder Coating is commonly used for stainless steel pipe railings. Under the action of static electricity, the powder is uniformly absorbed on the surface of the workpiece in the form of a powder coating. Usually, a powder coating is sprayed on the surface of the workpiece by powder spraying equipment.Metal fabrication is a vital industry that supports the world's infrastructure and economy. Virtually every aspect of civilization benefits from some form of product fabricated from metal, from hou …
Nov 17, 2020 Theodore Okpala
Types of Measuring Tools

Types of Measuring Tools

Work tools that provide precision and accuracy in measurement are essential elements of any trade profession or artisanship because they provide a sure way of observing the world around us translating them into measurable physical quantities for objects and events.There are many measuring tools for different purposes, but we will mention a handful of them.Laser Distance MeterLaser tape measures are used to calculate lengths, widths, and heights of spaces where construction or an action is to be …
Nov 16, 2020 Okechukwu Ukachukwu
WILL POWDER COATING PREVENT GALVANIC CORROSION

WILL POWDER COATING PREVENT GALVANIC CORROSION

Galvanic Corrosion (also known as bimetallic corrosion or dissimilar metal corrosion) is an electrochemical process in which one metal corrodes preferentially when it is in electrical contact with another, in the presence of an electrolyte. Corrode simply means to eat away or be eaten away especially by chemical action as in the oxidation or rusting of a metal.Powder Coating is a safe, dry finishing process that uses finely ground particles of pigment and resin to create a protecti …
Nov 13, 2020 Eze Obinna V.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF POWDER COATING

DIFFERENT TYPES OF POWDER COATING

There are literally a plethora of applications for powder coatings. Powder coating is used mainly on metals, so is perfect for industrial parts, medical devices, architectural applications, automotive refinishing, bicycle parts, household appliances, bicycles, motor bikes, furniture, enclosures, trailers, lighting etc. There are so many advantages to using powder coatings – too many to cover in this article – but some of the obvious ones include lack of solvents. This means no volatile o …
Nov 12, 2020 Egbujua Michael C.
​Where are Power Transformers used?

​Where are Power Transformers used?

Transformers are designed to grant the reliability, durability, and efficiency required in utility, industrial, and commercial applications. Transformers are important components in our current life and they make large power systems possible. To effectively transfer hundreds of megawatts of power over long distances, very high line voltages are required – in the range of 161 to 1000 kV. What is a TransformerA transformer is a passive electrical device designed to transfer alternating current (AC …
Nov 11, 2020 Lillian Uzuegbu
​How Does a Grain Cleaning Machine Work

​How Does a Grain Cleaning Machine Work

What is a Grain Cleaning Machine?Grain Machine is a machine used for cleaning and sorting Grain. The Grain is sorted for thickness on screens with elongated holes. The screens which are usually flat and have less frequently cylindrical revolving round holes are used to sort for width. Brushes, beaters, and other devices are used to remove particles stuck in the screens. Length separators are used to separate seeds by length and fans to separate them by aerodynamic properties. Gravity and electro …
Nov 09, 2020 Joseph Umoh
How Does Powder Coating Work

How Does Powder Coating Work

How Does Powder Coating Work Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light. The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Painting metal parts can be a royal pai …
Nov 09, 2020 Theodore Okpala
​Epoxy Flooring For Sports Court

​Epoxy Flooring For Sports Court

Epoxy Flooring For Sports CourtEpoxy Flooring is made by high-tech processing equipment after solidifying at a time. Regular structure and unified solidification make such product free from influence by environment and climate so as to ensure excellent and stable physical and chemical properties. Sport floorings for pitches and courtsSport Court surfaces are designed for multi-use, ideal for athletes and the community. Build a new court, renovate an existing space, or set up portable courts …
Nov 05, 2020 Engr. Anthony Ubong