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There are many methods to fill and unload
and industrial silo.
Some of these methods include:
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Drive-Thru |
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Tunnels |
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Unloaders/Cones |
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Bucket Elevators |
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Conveyors |
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Pneumatic Fill Lines |
Materials Frequently Stored:
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Wood Chips |
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Sawdust |
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Shavings |
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Fly Ash |
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Sand & Aggregates |
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Plastic Pellets |
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Coal |
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Grain |
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Other Bulk Materials |
Advantages of Concrete Silos:
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Resistant to eccentric pressure |
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Better Support |
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Storage of hot & corrosive materials |
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Little upkeep |
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Long term storage |
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Maximizes space |
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Saves fuel and field loss |
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Because of the thickness of the concrete walls, properly reinforced walls are rigid and there-fore resistant to eccentric pressures. Suction occurs on the roof and walls above the material level created by nonfree flowing materials that tend to bridge and collapse. Due to the fact that concrete walls are reinforced with rebar, a concrete silo will give more support than a steel silo. The thicker walls of a concrete silo offer cooler temperatures during summer for sensitive material and protection against freezing during sudden plunges to sub-zero weather during the winter. If ground space is limited a concrete silo is ideal for you. A concrete silo will enable you to hold volumes of material vertically with limited ground space. |
