2×32T Batch Grain Drying in Uzbekistan
Parallel 5HX Batch Dryers · Wheat / Corn · Delivered 2025
AmGrainTech delivered a 2×32T batch grain drying system in Uzbekistan in 2025 — two 5HX-32 batch dryers running in parallel, built for wheat and corn in Central Asia's dry climate with large day-night temperature swings. The modular design dries grain from 20–30% down to 13–14% moisture in one pass and can be expanded in stages as the client's throughput grows.
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Technology: Modular Parallel Batch Drying for Central Asia
Central Asia's dry climate with large day-night temperature swings demands even drying and tight energy control. A single large continuous line did not fit the client's initial, limited processing scale. This project was built on three engineering pillars that deliver uniform, low-loss drying while staying expandable:
Parallel Modular Batch Units
Two 5HX-32 batch dryers run in parallel, 32 t per batch, 64 t per cycle. Modular units let the client start small and add more 5HX-32 dryers in stages as throughput grows — no oversized single line.
Staged Low-Temperature Control
The PLC runs multi-stage drying curves per grain type at adjustable hot air 20–120 °C, reducing the cracking rate and holding moisture even inside and out — critical for wheat and corn in a swing-temperature climate.
Multi-Fuel Burner
The burner accepts locally available, low-cost fuels — biomass (cotton stalks, straw, wood chips), natural gas, coal or diesel — so the operator picks the most economical option instead of being locked to one.
Fuel & Energy Efficiency
Fuel is the largest running cost of any drying operation, and Central Asia's climate rewards flexible heat sourcing. The 5HX burner supports the operator's choice of locally cheapest fuel:
- Type A — clean fuels: natural gas, diesel, electricity — suited to strict-emission regions and food-grade drying.
- Type B — economical fuels: coal and biomass pellets (cotton stalk, straw, wood chips) — abundant and low-cost in Central Asia.
- Steam: can use waste-heat steam where the plant sits inside an industrial park.
Project Background, Challenge & Solution
Client Background: Uzbekistan is a core grain-producing country in Central Asia, with wheat and corn as the main commodity grains. The local harvest window is concentrated and initial grain moisture is high (often 20–30%); without timely drying, mold and post-harvest loss easily occur.
Challenge: The dry climate with large day-night temperature swings raises the bar for drying uniformity and energy control. The client's initial processing scale was limited, calling for a modular batch solution that can expand in stages rather than one large continuous line.
Solution: AmGrainTech supplied a 2×32T batch drying system — two 5HX-32 batch dryers running in parallel, 32 t per batch, with selectable biomass / natural gas and other heat sources, plus cleaning and temporary storage, and precise temperature control to lower the cracking rate.
Result: The equipment dried grain from 20–30% down to safe storage 13–14% moisture in one pass, with low cracking and stable operation through Central Asia's swing-temperature climate. The modular design gives the client a clear staged-expansion path as volume grows.
5HX Low-Temperature Batch Series (Reference)
This project is built on AmGrainTech's 5HX low-temperature batch drying technology. The 5HX line uses constant low-temperature drying (adjustable hot air 20–120 °C) and is configured per site — the table below shows the reference line; the Uzbekistan unit was a 2×32T parallel configuration for wheat and corn.
| Feature | 5HX Low-Temperature Batch Line |
|---|---|
| Batch capacity | 3–35 t / batch (multiple units for larger daily throughput) |
| Hot-air temperature | 20–120 °C, adjustable |
| Drying method | Low-temperature constant drying, moisture even inside & out |
| Heat sources | Diesel / natural gas / coal / biomass / steam (multi-fuel) |
| Moisture control | PLC staged control, high uniformity |
| Infrastructure | Fixed or mobile; minimal foundation |
Standard configuration supports corn, wheat, rice, soybean, rapeseed and oilseeds. Capacity, heat source and moisture-reduction range are customized per grain type and site climate.
Project Outcomes
Delivery & Commissioning Timeline
Two 5HX-32 batch dryers built at our Henan base (ISO 9001)
Equipment packed and shipped to Uzbekistan
Completed 2025 with installation guidance
Stable drying; modular units ready to scale in stages
Why Modular Parallel Batch Fits Central Asia
- Staged expansion — start with 2×32T and add more 5HX-32 units as harvest volume grows, avoiding a costly oversized single line.
- Even drying under swing temperatures — PLC staged low-temperature control keeps moisture uniform from 20–30% down to 13–14% despite large day-night swings.
- Low cracking — gentle low-temperature holding protects wheat and corn kernels versus aggressive high heat.
- Local fuel economy — biomass (cotton stalk, straw) and natural gas options cut running cost in the region.
Client Evidence
“Two 32-tonne batch dryers run side by side, switching between wheat and corn without a hitch. The modular design means that when we expand next year, we simply add another unit.”
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