6. Conclusion

The construction of a grain storage facility is complex, with a multitude of criteria to be taken into account, both in terms of product preservation and the prevention of industrial and occupational hazards.

This article details the various criteria and, for the main requirements, highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each of the most common solutions that can be implemented.

Since the average life of a silo is around fifty years, it is important to have a list of the cost items to be included in order to estimate the equipment's operating and maintenance costs. This list can be applied to any type of silo, enabling a precise assessment of a plant's depreciation period.

Eco-design must also play a key role in the construction of a cereal storage facility, by addressing environmental and energy-saving issues....

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Bibliography

(1) - Guide de conception des silos. - Métiers du Grain, Coop de France (2012).
(2) - Guide pratique « Séchage des grains en organisme stockeur ». - Arvalis/FFCAT, oct. 2003.
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Websites

Coop de France silo guide http://www.guide-silo.com

Standards and norms

Eurocode 1 – Actions on structures – Part 4: silos and tanks - NF EN 1991-4 - 05-07

Regulations

Arrêté du 26/11/12 relatif aux prescriptions générales applicables aux installations relevant du régime de l'enregistrement au titre de la rubrique n° 2160 de la nomenclature des installations classées pour la protection de l'environnement.

Arrêté du 28/12/07 relatif aux prescriptions générales applicables aux installations classées soumises à déclaration sous la rubrique n° 2160 " Silos and bulk storage...