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A two-dimensional finite element model of nonlinear heat transfer was devel
oped to predict temperature distributions of wheat in a cylindrical stored
grain bin. An electric heater was used at the bin centre to produce interna
l heat. With this model the temperature distributions in a storage bin (310
mm diameter x 400 mm depth) containing dried wheat were simulated during 7
h storage period. Predicted temperatures were in good agreement with measu
red temperatures. This study may be served as a basis for optimum design of
storage bins. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.