The current situation of grain drying in China

Drying is an important technology widely used in the processing of such pro ducts as grain, food and other agricultural materials. In recent years the drying industry in China is in a fast developing period and the amount of g rain dryers is increasing every year, The grain drying technology is also i mproving. In this paper the present situation of grain drying technology an d grain drying equipment is presented. The type, structure and characterist ics of most widely used grain dryers are described. Some recommendations fo r further development are given.