Avaliação das vantagens e desvantagens da implantação de silo armazenador de grãos utilizando secagem com GLP: um estudo de caso

Abstract

The general objective of this study was to evaluate the causes that led a producer to implant the low temperature grain drying system using LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) in his property. Among the specific objectives, we sought to identify the benefits of keeping harvested grains stored for longer in the rural property; Identify the best way of commercialization and verify the interest of the producer in investing in the drying process in other silos. The data collection was through a questionnaire with six questions, applied to a rural producer, who owns a property located in the municipality of Dom Pedrito / RS. According to the producer, the advantages of this system are: lower cost than the traditional system; Agility in the drying process; Add value to the product; Decrease in labor force; Lower spending on electricity; The on-site storage, allowing to decide the best time to market the grains. After the data collection and processing, it can be emphasized that, according to the producer, there are determinant variables during the drying and storage process of the grains. Thus, the use of new drying techniques allows the use of the system of drying of grains at low temperatures with LPG.