Grain drying

shrinkage by the Duval formula and cost per tonne-% of moisture removed

Parameters

Crop

Lot, t

Tariff, UAH/t-%

Moisture in, %

Target moisture, %

Elevator/dryer tariffs are usually per tonne-% — one percent of moisture removed per tonne.

Result

Mass after drying

453,50 t

shrinkage 46,50 t (9,30%)

Tonne-% removed4 000,00

Drying cost240 000,00 UAH

Per tonne480,00 UAH/t

Moisture removal: 22% → 14% (8,00 points).

Duval formula: mass₂ = mass₁ × (100 − W₁) / (100 − W₂). Elevators additionally charge for cleaning and storage — count them separately. Sunflower and rapeseed are dried carefully due to fire risk.

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