Monitoring and Control for Grain Drying and Storage

Abstract

Drying and storage are crucial stages in the grain production and marketing process. By ensuring proper storage after harvesting, grain quality can be maintained even after a long period in a silo. To achieve this, it is essential to develop techniques for monitoring and controlling grain temperature and humidity. This article presents a scoping review of grain drying and storage in this context. This article presents information on research conducted by scientists from various countries who have addressed the monitoring of grain conservation. This involves the use of sensors to acquire physical quantities, transmit information, and predict the behaviour of these quantities in silos. Additionally, the results of control strategies for the drying and storage process are analysed, as well as the development of mathematical models for these applications. This review has identified research opportunities in the monitoring and control of grain drying and storage, with a particular focus on the application in small masonry silos. The aim is to make these more efficient and sustainable.