01 / Project Overview
Project Overview
Total storage capacity (this project)
Wheat flat-bottom silos
Company’s total effective storage capacity
Imported wheat + local contract wheat
02 / Challenges
Project Challenges
50,000 t effective capacity: flat-bottom silos for bulk long-term storage
Of the company’s 50,000 t effective capacity, the eight 1,200 t flat-bottom silos handle bulk long-term storage of the main wheat varieties. Flat bottoms offer large capacity at low unit cost, but discharge relies on sweep or discharge systems — outlet efficiency must match the continuous feed rhythm of the fully automated flour line, with no “stores fine but discharges too slowly” bottleneck.
Central Asian continental temperature swings: flat-bottom silos risk surface condensation
Kyrgyzstan has cold winters, hot dry summers and large day–night temperature differences. Flat-bottom silos expose a large grain surface area, and the silo walls and grain surface are prone to condensation and localized heating under these swings. Ordinary storage causes quality loss — the silos need sealed structures and grain condition monitoring, not just a bin to fill.
Imported and local wheat differ widely, demanding strict segregation
With import/export qualifications, the company sources both imported wheat and local contract-farmed wheat, which differ markedly in moisture, impurities and protein content. Naan flour, hand-pulled noodle flour, dumpling flour, steamed bun flour and beef noodle flour each need different raw material qualities and blend ratios, requiring segregated storage and precise blending.
Fully automated dust-free line demands consistent milling wheat and reliable storage data
The fully automated flour line runs continuously and requires stable impurity levels and quality in the wheat going to the mill. The on-site laboratory monitors quality from raw grain to finished flour, so the storage stage must provide reliable grain condition data and segregation records — manual sampling and guesswork are not acceptable.
03 / Solution
Solution: 1,200T × 8 Flat-Bottom Silos + Intelligent Monitoring + Line Integration
1,200T × 8 groups (flat-bottom silos)
Large single-silo capacity with a moderate number of bins, handling bulk long-term storage of the main wheat varieties at lower unit storage cost. A sweep or discharge system is included to ensure outlet efficiency matches the line’s feed rhythm.
Intelligent grain condition monitoring system
Online monitoring of in-silo temperature, humidity and other grain condition parameters, with abnormal alarms to guide aeration, grain transfer and blending.
Sealed, moisture-proof and insect-proof design + line integration
Sealed silo structures with moisture-proof and insect-proof measures reduce condensation, moisture absorption and pest risk under temperature swings. Silo discharge is synchronized with the fully automated flour line’s feed rhythm, supporting dust-free continuous production.
System equipment
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Inlet and outlet conveying linking imported wheat receiving, local grain collection, silos and the flour workshop -
Sweep / discharge system ensuring flat-bottom silo outlet efficiency -
Intelligent grain condition monitoring covering in-silo temperature and humidity -
Segregated storage supporting separate storage and blending of imported and local wheat -
Dust control at filling, discharge and transfer points
04 / Highlights
Technical Highlights: Why 1,200T × 8 Flat-Bottom Silos + Intelligent Monitoring
Flat-bottom silos: lower unit cost, suited to long-term storage of main varieties
Eight 1,200 t silos deliver 9,600 t of capacity with large single-silo volume and a moderate number of bins. Compared with cone-bottom silos, flat-bottom silos offer lower unit storage cost and suit bulk long-term storage of the main wheat varieties; with a sweep or discharge system, outlet efficiency meets the continuous feed demand of the fully automated line.
Sealed structure + grain condition monitoring: built for Central Asian temperature swings
Sealed silo structures with intelligent grain condition monitoring address Kyrgyzstan’s cold winters, hot dry summers and large day–night temperature differences, reducing condensation and localized heating on silo walls and the grain surface — cutting quality loss and grain loss during storage.
Segregation supporting imported and local wheat blending, integrated with the dust-free line and lab quality control
Imported and local wheat differ widely, and specialty flours need different raw material blends. Flat-bottom silo segregation combined with grain condition data and laboratory testing lets wheat of different origins and batches be blended to each product line’s needs, reducing finished-product quality fluctuation. Silo discharge is synchronized with the automated flour line’s production rhythm, and storage data plus lab test records form a quality traceability chain from raw grain to finished flour — supporting dust-free continuous production and consistent specialty flour quality.
05 / Results
Project Results
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Created 9,600 t of wheat storage capacity (this project), forming part of the company’s 50,000 t effective capacity and supporting continuous operation of the fully automated flour production line. -
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The 1,200T × 8 flat-bottom configuration lowers unit storage cost, and the sweep/discharge system ensures outlet efficiency matches the line’s feed rhythm. -
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Sealed structures and intelligent grain condition monitoring suit Central Asian temperature swings, reducing condensation, heating and grain loss risks. -
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Segregated storage combined with laboratory testing supports blending of imported and local wheat, ensuring raw material quality consistency for naan flour, hand-pulled noodle flour, dumpling flour, steamed bun flour and beef noodle flour. -
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The storage system is integrated with the fully automated dust-free production line, supporting the company’s full business chain from raw grain storage to flour processing and product distribution, serving the Kyrgyz domestic market and neighbouring Central Asian countries.
06 / Testimonial
Client Feedback
“Flat-bottom silos offer large capacity and low unit cost, which suits a plant like ours that needs to store main wheat varieties long term. With eight 1,200 t silos plus the sweep discharge system, outlet efficiency keeps up with the fully automated line — no more ‘stores fine but discharges too slowly.’ Sealed structures and grain condition monitoring keep grain stable despite Central Asia’s temperature swings, and segregation makes blending imported and local wheat far more controllable — specialty flour quality fluctuation has dropped noticeably. Storage data and lab test results match up, so the whole chain from raw grain to finished flour is traceable.”
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