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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Environmental Safety
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Fermentation in forage tower silos generates toxic gases, posing risks to operators.
  • Silo ventilation is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Gases accumulate in the silo headspace and can descend, creating hazards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform a parametric analysis of forced ventilation scenarios in forage tower silos using numerical simulations.
  • To develop a validated analytical model for predicting safe silo entry ventilation time.
  • To assess the impact of headspace, airflow rate, and initial gas concentrations on ventilation duration.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical simulation based on solving Navier-Stokes and gas concentration transport equations.
  • Validation of numerical models using experimental data from a scale model silo with tracer gas testing (O2 and CO2).
  • Development and validation of a simplified analytical model against literature data.

Main Results:

  • Numerical simulations accurately predicted gas behavior and ventilation dynamics.
  • Experimental validation confirmed the reliability of the numerical approach.
  • A simple analytical model was established to determine the minimum safe ventilation time.

Conclusions:

  • The developed analytical model provides a practical tool for estimating silo ventilation requirements.
  • The model accounts for key parameters influencing ventilation efficiency and safety.
  • This research enhances safety protocols for operators working with forage tower silos.