The innovative design of MEGA dryers and their drying system is nowadays recognized both in the domestic and international market which helped the company become a leader in this field.
Specialized in I & D and grain drying systems development.
MEGA´s annual production capacity leads the market: 140 drying equipments (850 modules of 20 tn / H) that achieve a capacity of 17,000 t / h of drying.
The innovative design of MEGA dryers and their drying system is nowadays recognized both in the domestic and international market which helped the company become a leader in this field.
Specialized in I & D and grain drying systems development.
MEGA´s annual production capacity leads the market: 140 drying equipments (850 modules of 20 tn / H) that achieve a capacity of 17,000 t / h of drying.
The design of MEGA drying system can also be called mixed flow, because it combines the existing systems of columns and trestles. In these types of systems, the product to be dried goes down through columns (without perforated sheet) that have half trestles inside. This combination generates a zig-zag movement of the dried grain, which is accompanied by air at high temperature during a section of the columns, followed by a zone of tempering in which there is no air circulation inside the grain mass until it is crossed once again by another stream of hot air. These "flashes" of exposure to heat and waiting times occur several times as the grain goes down through the columns of the dryer.
The design of MEGA drying system can also be called mixed flow, because it combines the existing systems of columns and trestles. In these types of systems, the product to be dried goes down through columns (without perforated sheet) that have half trestles inside. This combination generates a zig-zag movement of the dried grain, which is accompanied by air at high temperature during a section of the columns, followed by a zone of tempering in which there is no air circulation inside the grain mass until it is crossed once again by another stream of hot air. These "flashes" of exposure to heat and waiting times occur several times as the grain goes down through the columns of the dryer.
MEGA grain dryers can get an even drying with minimal energy consumption.
The design of the columns that transport the grains makes the air be distrubuted homogenously.
The mixed flow of the grain that goes down the column offers low resistance to the passage of air. This design reduces the energy consumption, maintaining a large volume of specific flow.
The grain mass descends on a zig-zag way into the column and when the grain is performing its rotation movement it is surrounded by an even stream of hot air. This air boosts energy transmission and absorbs moisture. As a result of this efficient operation, the output of grain ton in process is highly increased.
Cyclic tempering improves the migration of moisture towards the outer layer of the grain. This system alternates the hot air circulation periods and the waiting times during the downward movement of the grain mass inside the column.
MEGA has developed a simple and reliable system that prevents the formation of bindings or potential sources of ignition. As no interference occurs in the grain fall during the drying process, a part of light particles fall on the discharge hopper, while the remaining particles are directed towards the fans, which lead them to the light particle collection system. This design ensures a drying body with no interferences at all.
Mega discharge system, with its exclusive sweeping plate, guarantees the proportionality of the tons to be discharged according to the regulation of the drying flow speed. This electronic procedure consists of the simple movement of a knob that increases or decreases discharge velocity.
MEGA equipment prevents grain breakage and has minimum maintenance requirements and low electrical power (0.5 HP per 140 Tn of drying).
The original MEGA self-supporting module system makes the equipment capacity meet any particular needs. The equipment provides structural rigidity and scalability, that means that it can increase the number of modules through a practical and simple system.
MEGA modular design guarantees a safe and fast assembly, which means that most part of the module assembling process is carried out on the floor. Once the modules are fully finished, they are lifted and placed using a crane, which drastically reduces any kind of height working.
All supervisors and operators are trained and qualified in the plant in order to perform this type of tasks.
As part of the process of continuous improvement of its products and services, Ingeniería MEGA S.A. holds ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 (TÜV) certfication as well as approvals for the operation of its equipment in different parts of the world: CE certification; Certificate of Technical Aptitude (Bureau Veritas Argentina); Certificate of Conformity (GOST-R); Certificate of Use (RTN - Burner Dryer); Epidemiological Health Certificate (GGTN); Internal regulations of the client; Fire protection networks (NFPA).
MEGA grain dryers can get an even drying with minimal energy consumption.
The design of the columns that transport the grains makes the air be distrubuted homogenously.
The mixed flow of the grain that goes down the column offers low resistance to the passage of air. This design reduces the energy consumption, maintaining a large volume of specific flow.
The grain mass descends on a zig-zag way into the column and when the grain is performing its rotation movement it is surrounded by an even stream of hot air. This air boosts energy transmission and absorbs moisture. As a result of this efficient operation, the output of grain ton in process is highly increased.
Cyclic tempering improves the migration of moisture towards the outer layer of the grain. This system alternates the hot air circulation periods and the waiting times during the downward movement of the grain mass inside the column.
MEGA has developed a simple and reliable system that prevents the formation of bindings or potential sources of ignition. As no interference occurs in the grain fall during the drying process, a part of light particles fall on the discharge hopper, while the remaining particles are directed towards the fans, which lead them to the light particle collection system. This design ensures a drying body with no interferences at all.
Mega discharge system, with its exclusive sweeping plate, guarantees the proportionality of the tons to be discharged according to the regulation of the drying flow speed. This electronic procedure consists of the simple movement of a knob that increases or decreases discharge velocity.
MEGA equipment prevents grain breakage and has minimum maintenance requirements and low electrical power (0.5 HP per 140 Tn of drying).
The original MEGA self-supporting module system makes the equipment capacity meet any particular needs. The equipment provides structural rigidity and scalability, that means that it can increase the number of modules through a practical and simple system.
MEGA modular design guarantees a safe and fast assembly, which means that most part of the module assembling process is carried out on the floor. Once the modules are fully finished, they are lifted and placed using a crane, which drastically reduces any kind of height working.
All supervisors and operators are trained and qualified in the plant in order to perform this type of tasks.
As part of the process of continuous improvement of its products and services, Ingeniería MEGA S.A. holds ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 (TÜV) certfication as well as approvals for the operation of its equipment in different parts of the world: CE certification; Certificate of Technical Aptitude (Bureau Veritas Argentina); Certificate of Conformity (GOST-R); Certificate of Use (RTN - Burner Dryer); Epidemiological Health Certificate (GGTN); Internal regulations of the client; Fire protection networks (NFPA).
Through a touch screen, the operator can control the operation of the dryer throughout the whole process. He just has to choose the type of grain, program the temperature and the download speed and he starts the drying process. The screen graphically details the whole process and shows the messages to the operator, allowing the operator to make decisions quickly and safely to achieve greater efficiency in drying. This process is also stored in a database (yellow box).
This board can be integrated with the rest of the automation already implemented in the customers' plant.
The grain dryer expels air together with particles in suspension that alter and disturb the environment near the equipment. Light material separators capture particles of served air with high efficiency and avoid such problems.
When there are houses, offices, roads, etc. near the grain dryer, a dust collector system is incorporated into the machine which considerably reduces the concentration of solid particles in the served air. Each turbine in the machine has a dust separator equipment.
This equipment automates the collection of the particles that settle through dust extractor pipes.
This secondary suction system produces the depression of the main collector pipe, prevents clogging of light particle settling pipes, and improves the efficiency of the dryer particle extractors.
It is also used to collect dust accumulated in the fan chamber of the dryer. This way, a full automation of drying equipment cleaning is achieved.
The design of the fire fighting network consists of the injection of water into the grain bearing core, which cools the combustible material and its surroundings in order to protect the structure of the machine.
This is achieved by means of open injectors distributed in three levels: one is placed on the loading hopper of the machine and the other two, below said Hopper.
By incorporating noise attenuators in every dust separators, it is possible to reduce the noise level generated by the dryer by almost 5/10 dBA.
The compressed air network consists of a galvanized pipe with quick couplings distributed in four levels that allow the connection of a hose with a gun used to blow.
This network is used in seed dryers where it is necessary to perform a thorough cleaning every time the variety of grain to be dried is changed.
Thermal insulation panels are placed in the hot air chamber or throughout the dryer.
This protection reduces the heat losses by conduction. In addition, in areas with very cold weather, the thermal insulation panels are placed in the served air chamber to avoid condensation of water inside the dryer.
An important commitment of Ingeniería MEGA SA is to reduce drying costs while preserving the environment. For this reason, each type of recovery is designed and calculated by analyzing in detail the internal and external factors of the drying unit, such as the weather conditions of the place, the type of grain to be dried, the drying maximum and minimum temperatures the process accepts, the fuel to be used and the heat generator, among other aspects.
MEGA grain dryers have heat generators that work with different fuels, such as natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), diesel, water vapor, wood (wood chips or logs), biomass and others.
They are unique for the dryer and achieve a homogenous temperature distribution that eliminates the formation of cold air veins.
They are based on the principle of constant flow that ensures the constancy of the air flow at all operating temperatures, unlike traditional systems that regulate the temperature by choking cold air. The principles in the design of these ovens are the easy operation and the simple maintenance, a minimum probability of sparks formation and a great durability. MEGA grain dryers have heat generators that work with different fuels, such as natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, wood chips or logs, diesel, steam and others.
They are based on the principle of biomass combustion of vegetable origin. In these furnaces different types of fuels can be used: rice husk, wood chips, logs, harvest wastes, cob, corn husk, straw, etc. Every fuel has particular morphological characteristics, so we offer different solutions that fit the type of biomass used. For further information you can click on our Renewable Energy Division.
They atomize and burn fuel in a pretty efficiently way and have a streamlined layout of their components so as to facilitate calibration and maintenance operations. The capacity of these burners enables a wide range of regulation.
They consist of modular panels of carbon steel tubes according to ASTM A-179 with aluminum strips in continuous helical form. In steel tubes heat exchange takes place between the hot gases passing through said tubes (combustion products plus primary air) and drying air (outside air). These devices work indirectly, which means that the drying air does not contain combustion products, water vapor, ashes, gases, sparks, etc. originated by the burning of the fuel. During the drying process, the outside air is in direct contact with the grain. For that reason, it is essential that the air has the lowest possible level of humidity and does not contain gases at all that can generate odors or any type of contamination.
Environmentally Friendly. Lower Sound and Dust Pollution. Excellent on Very Cold Climates. Total Thermal Insulation.
We have developments that fit the demands of the specialty market, such as:
➡ Barley
➡ Coffee
➡ Peanut
➡ Cocoa
➡ Hazelnuts
➡ Pistachio
Our R & D team is at your disposal to offer you the ideal solution for your value chain.
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➡ Efficient dryers and with high speed drying process
➡ Simplicity
➡ Minimal maintenance
➡ Equipments suitable for any type of grain: oats, wheat, barley, corn, soy, sorghum, sunflower, rape, rice, etc.
➡ Efficient post-sales service
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➡ Dryers specially equipped for the seed industry
➡ Internal cleaning by compressed air
➡ Control of relative humidity and drying air temperature
➡ Damping material that minimizes impact damage in the discharge zone
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➡ High-Time capacity drying equipment
➡ Minimal maintenance
➡ Minimum wear and tear
➡ High efficiency
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➡ Cyclic tempering drying system
➡ Optimal quality
➡ Minimum wear and tear
➡ Continuous or recirculated flow drying options.
Ingeniería MEGA has an innovative suggestion for the rice drying market.
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We have developments that fit the demands of the specialty market, such as:
➡ Barley
➡ Coffee
➡ Peanut
➡ Cocoa
➡ Hazelnuts
➡ Pistachio
Our R & D team is at your disposal to offer you the ideal solution for your value chain.
More information
➡ Efficient dryers and with high speed drying process
➡ Simplicity
➡ Minimal maintenance
➡ Equipments suitable for any type of grain: oats, wheat, barley, corn, soy, sorghum, sunflower, rape, rice, etc.
➡ Efficient post-sales service
More information
➡ Dryers specially equipped for the seed industry
➡ Internal cleaning by compressed air
➡ Control of relative humidity and drying air temperature
➡ Damping material that minimizes impact damage in the discharge zone
More information
➡ High-Time capacity drying equipment
➡ Minimal maintenance
➡ Minimum wear and tear
➡ High efficiency
More information
➡ Cyclic tempering drying system
➡ Optimal quality
➡ Minimum wear and tear
➡ Continuous or recirculated flow drying options.
Ingeniería MEGA has an innovative suggestion for the rice drying market.
More information
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