Radiation disinfestation of grain
Radiation disinfestation of grain
Radiation disinfestation of grain
Radiation disinfestation of grain
One of the main causes of grain loss during storage is spoilage by pests. Despite measures taken to control these insects, between 5 and 20 per cent of stored grain is lost. The main means of insect control are chemical methods, i.e. treatment of grain and storage buildings with toxic chemicals. An alternative method is electron beam treatment.
One of the main causes of grain loss during storage is spoilage by pests. Despite measures taken to control these insects, between 5 and 20 per cent of stored grain is lost. The main means of insect control are chemical methods, i.e. treatment of grain and storage buildings with toxic chemicals. An alternative method is electron beam treatment.
One of the main causes of grain loss during storage is spoilage by pests. Despite measures taken to control these insects, between 5 and 20 per cent of stored grain is lost. The main means of insect control are chemical methods, i.e. treatment of grain and storage buildings with toxic chemicals. An alternative method is electron beam treatment.
One of the main causes of grain loss during storage is spoilage by pests. Despite measures taken to control these insects, between 5 and 20 per cent of stored grain is lost. The main means of insect control are chemical methods, i.e. treatment of grain and storage buildings with toxic chemicals. An alternative method is electron beam treatment.
The principle of operation is as follows: food grain together with insects is irradiated with a sterilising dose of ionising radiation. As a result, the insects lose the ability to reproduce and their life expectancy is significantly reduced. The effect is not only on live bugs, but also on eggs, larvae, so-called hidden forms of infestation. This treatment does not add harmful substances to the grain, it does not lose its consumer properties and is ready for use immediately after irradiation.
Two lines equipped with ELV accelerators with a capacity of 500 t/h each have been operating in China since 2005.