Ben & Gaws Legal Research on - Benefits of silos

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LEGAL RESEARCH ON
BENEFITS OF SILOS

In large industries, a silo is a pit
structure used to store bulk
commodities such as cement,
carbon black, woodchips, and so
on. The silos might be bunker
silos, tower silos, or other
varieties depending on the bulk
material they carry. Engineers
plan and build the silo
construction to ensure that it
lasts as long as possible.

FEATURES OF STORAGE SILOS

The silos can be used to store grain in
agriculture, plastic resins in chemical
industries, cement in cement
factories, calcium oxides in cement
factories, and a variety of other
commodities like activated carbons in
cement factories.

A cylinder with metal support is the
most typical silos geometry. The silos
can be rectangular or square in
shape in addition to being cylinder-
shaped.

Wood, reinforced plastic, reinforced concrete,
or stainless steel are used to construct the
silos.

The number of goods to be kept, the
environmental conditions, and the site
circumstances all influence the construction
and design of silos.

For loading and unloading commodities, silos
include opening and shutting provisions. To
avoid any reaction with the stored substance,
the inside surface of the silos is smoothed
and lined with specific coatings.

TYPES OF STORAGE SILO

1. Tower Silos

Tower silos range in size from 4 to 48 metres in diameter and 3 to 40 metres in height. Wood, steel,
or concrete are used to build tower silos. Tower silos are the most prevalent type of silo. The


unloading of cement, woodchips, or grain from silos is made easier with air slides or augers. Trucks,

conveyor belts, and rail cars can all be used to offload them.

2. Bunker Silos

Tractors and loaders are used to fill and pack
bunker silos, which are trenches. Concrete
walls are used to construct bunker silos. To
keep the bunker silos airtight, a plastic cloth
is placed over them. The materials can be
unloaded from the bunker silos using a
loader or tractor. Bunker silos are used in
agriculture and large manufacturing
companies to store massive quantities of
goods. The military is one of the most
important uses of bunker silos. To store and
manage missiles, the military uses bunker
silos.

3. Bag Silos

Grain and fodder are stored in bag
silos. Plastic or hermetic bags or
tubes are used to construct it. Bag
silos range in size from 2 to 21
metres in diameter. The height of
the silo is determined by the
amount of material to be stored.
One of the most cost-effective silos
is the bag silo.

SILOS ADVANTAGES

1. Requires Lesser Ground Space
Silos have a far lower footprint on land than other
grain storage choices because they are vertical and
relatively tall constructions. It avoids the need to
invest money on land and hence is a preferable
option. Even if the land is already available, it could
be put to better use.

2. Greater Control
Grain storage that is centralized in one site allows for
better management of environmental conditions. It
allows the grain to be stored at a specific
temperature while being free of insects and other
pests, allowing the grain to remain in ideal condition
for a longer period of time. Aeration in a properly
sealed silo is also a simple and straightforward way
to guarantee that pests are kept to a minimum.

3. Convenient Loading & Depositing

Collecting and transporting grain to and from a silo is
also easier. Not only is there a significant cost
reduction, but it is also more efficient when compared
to other options. For example, a low-cost grain vacuum/
auger allows the grain to be filled/emptied quickly,
lowering expenses.

4. Reliable Longevity

Ben & Gaws Legal Department advises a well-
maintained, air-tight grain silo, rice silo, Galavanized silo,
paddy silo, maize silo, Zincalume Silo are not only cost-
efficient, but it also lasts several decades, lowering the
effective costs of ownership. During this time, it also
provides perfect conditions for grain storage. Many
silos can last for more than 25 years before they need
to be repaired.

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