Crown’s Vertical Seed Conditioner (VSC) is a state-of-the-art solution designed to heat and dry seeds slowly and efficiently, ensuring they are properly conditioned for oil extraction and further processing. The VSC features multiple heating and air sections that provide even and consistent heat transfer, as well as moisture removal. With a flexible design that allows for straightforward expansion and customization, the VSC is suitable for a wide range of oilseeds and granular solids, making it an essential component in any modern oilseed processing plant. When preparing seeds for oil extraction, the seed needs to be heated and dried to the correct temperature and moisture.
The seed enters the VSC through the inlet hopper, which provides a surge volume as the seeds flow slowly down through a series of heating sections and air sections. Contact with the tubes provides even and consistent heat transfer to the seed as the patented air system provides moisture removal for additional processing.
The residence time is very important when determining the temperature and moisture removal of the seed. The end user controls the residence time. As the seed rate is increased or decreased, the quantity of heating sections can be changed to control the effective residence time.
Key Features
Consistent heating to insure proper conditioning throughout the seed, and insuring seed integrity.
Uses low-pressure steam, reducing energy consumption.
Volumetric discharge to insure consistent flow to the plant.
Low installation and operating costs.
Automated systems for precise operation.
Features
The VSC features multiple heating sections, using indirect low-pressure steam to ensure even and consistent heat transfer. This design allows for optimal conditioning of seeds, maintaining their quality and integrity throughout the process.
Features
Crown’s patented air system efficiently removes free moisture from seeds as they are heated. This system ensures that the seeds are properly dried, enhancing their suitability for oil extraction and further processing.
Features
The VSC’s modular design allows for easy expansion and customization. Additional heating sections can be added to increase capacity, and various heat sources such as hot water or flash steam can be used to meet specific processing requirements.
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