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GRAIN STORAGE BIN [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crop Conservation and Storage
- Crop Storage Facilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grain storage bin
1, record 1, English, grain%20storage%20bin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- grain bin 2, record 1, English, grain%20bin
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of many different types of facilities used for the storage of harvested grain. A common type is the galvanized, all-steel, cylindrical bin which is fire and vermin proof. 3, record 1, English, - grain%20storage%20bin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conservation des récoltes
- Entreposage des récoltes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cellule à grain
1, record 1, French, cellule%20%C3%A0%20grain
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cellule à grains 2, record 1, French, cellule%20%C3%A0%20grains
correct, feminine noun
- cellule à céréales 2, record 1, French, cellule%20%C3%A0%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ales
correct, feminine noun
- compartiment à grains 2, record 1, French, compartiment%20%C3%A0%20grains
correct, masculine noun
- carré à grains 2, record 1, French, carr%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20grains
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cellule : Sorte de container ou de silo servant au stockage des grains. 3, record 1, French, - cellule%20%C3%A0%20grain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conservación de las cosechas
- Almacenamiento de las cosechas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- celda de granos
1, record 1, Spanish, celda%20de%20granos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- celda de cereales 2, record 1, Spanish, celda%20de%20cereales
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Grain Growing
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grain auger
1, record 2, English, grain%20auger
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- grain screw 2, record 2, English, grain%20screw
correct
- clean grain auger 3, record 2, English, clean%20grain%20auger
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The crib annex obtains its name because it is built using the same cribbing principles as the elevator. It is usually partitioned into storage bins 2. 7 metres by 2. 7 metres or 3. 7 metres by 3. 7 metres depending upon the amount of strength required to coincide with the desired height of the annex. These annexes are normally about the same height as the elevator and for this reason, gravity is not used for filling them. Instead, they are filled using a horizontal grain auger or drag conveyor which leads from the elevator distributor spout to the selected annex bin. A screw auger empties the annex by bringing grain from the spout of the desired bin into the elevator's back hopper. 4, record 2, English, - grain%20auger
Record 2, Key term(s)
- screw bushing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Culture des céréales
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vis à grain
1, record 2, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20grain
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- vis à bon grain 2, record 2, French, vis%20%C3%A0%20bon%20grain
correct, feminine noun
- élévateur à vis 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20vis
correct, masculine noun
- transporteur à vis 1, record 2, French, transporteur%20%C3%A0%20vis
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maquinaria agrícola
- Cultivo de cereales
- Industria alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- transportador de tornillo
1, record 2, Spanish, transportador%20de%20tornillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- transportador de tornillo sin fin 1, record 2, Spanish, transportador%20de%20tornillo%20sin%20fin
correct, masculine noun
- tornillo transportador 1, record 2, Spanish, tornillo%20transportador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- turning over
1, record 3, English, turning%20over
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main storage bins are usually hoppered and an automatic conveying system moves the grain to intermediate storage bins from which different grades are blended into the milling grist. The main storage bins are arranged to feed back into the intake elevator to provide for turning over the grain from one bin to another. This turning over is sometimes necessary to keep the grain in sound condition. Provision is also made for drying grain. A separate conveying system is used to move grain through the automatic dryer and back to the dried-grain bins and the main storage block. 1, record 3, English, - turning%20over
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- retournement
1, record 3, French, retournement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cellules de stockage principales sont équipées d'un dispositif permettant de transvaser le grain jusqu'à l'élévateur de réception et d'assurer son passage d'une cellule à l'autre. Cette opération de retournement s'impose parfois pour conserver le grain en bon état. Le silo est généralement équipé d'un séchoir alimenté par un système séparé de transporteur qui y amène le grain humide puis le ramène aux cellules à grain sec du silo principal. 1, record 3, French, - retournement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Molinería y cereales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- operación de volteado
1, record 3, Spanish, operaci%C3%B3n%20de%20volteado
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Todo el grano almacenado, debe ser volteado ocasionalmente y con tanta mayor frecuencia cuanto más cerca del límite de seguridad se encuentra el contenido de humedad, o si empieza a elevarse la temperatura del grano. El grano seco se puede almacenar en recipientes herméticos. La respiración agota el oxígeno del aire intergranular y detiene eficazmente la actividad de insectos y hongos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - operaci%C3%B3n%20de%20volteado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-05-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drying Techniques (Farming)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- batch dryer
1, record 4, English, batch%20dryer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The batch-in-bin drying process involves using a bin as a batch dryer. A 3 to 4-foot deep layer of grain is placed in the bin and the fan and heater started. Typical drying air temperatures are 120 to 160F with airflow rates of 8 to 15 cfm/bushel. Drying begins at the floor and progresses upward. Grain at the floor of the bin becomes excessively dry while the top layer of the batch remains fairly wet. The grain is cooled in the bin after it is dried. Some batch-in-bin dryers hold the grain being dried in a layer near the roof. After the grain is dried it is dropped to the bin floor where it is cooled. As the grain is moved from the bin, the grain is mixed, and the average moisture content going into final storage should be low enough that mold growth will not be a problem. 2, record 4, English, - batch%20dryer
Record 4, Key term(s)
- batch drier
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dessiccation (Techniques agricoles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- séchoir discontinu
1, record 4, French, s%C3%A9choir%20discontinu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- séchoir statique 2, record 4, French, s%C3%A9choir%20statique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil dans lequel la masse du produit à traiter est introduite par lots maintenus en place pendant toute la durée de l'opération. Après vidange, de nouveaux lots sont mis en place et le cycle recommence. 3, record 4, French, - s%C3%A9choir%20discontinu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Desecación (Técnicas agrícolas)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- secadero discontinuo
1, record 4, Spanish, secadero%20discontinuo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- secadero intermitente 1, record 4, Spanish, secadero%20intermitente
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-07-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- railcar siding
1, record 5, English, railcar%20siding
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
NET has a 13, 700 tonne work-house, 11, 600 tonne grain condominium, 13, 000 tonne bulk grain bin, high-capacity grain dryer, export-standard cleaning capabilities, 59 railcar siding, exterior storage site all at Wadena, Saskatchewan. 1, record 5, English, - railcar%20siding
Record 5, Key term(s)
- rail car siding
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- voie de garage pour wagons
1, record 5, French, voie%20de%20garage%20pour%20wagons
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Continuous Handling
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- movable spout
1, record 6, English, movable%20spout
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After the weight is recorded and the terminal inspection office advises the grade, an elevator employee releases the grain and discharges it through a movable spout into a cleaner bin or, if cleaner bins are full, onto a conveyor belt for transfer to storage. 1, record 6, English, - movable%20spout
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Manutention continue
- Minoterie et céréales
- Outillage industriel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- goulotte mobile
1, record 6, French, goulotte%20mobile
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après enregistrement du poids et avis donné par le bureau d'inspection du silo concernant le grade, un employé du silo libère le grain et le décharge par une goulotte mobile dans un boisseau à grain sale ou, si tous les boisseaux à grain sale sont occupés, sur un transporteur qui l'achemine vers les cellules de stockage. 1, record 6, French, - goulotte%20mobile
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Agriculture - General
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- phostoxin tablet
1, record 7, English, phostoxin%20tablet
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canada's cold winters tend to minimize insect infestation but occasionally it occurs and fumigation is conducted under the Grain Commission's supervision. The most common treatment involves placing phostoxin tablets in the infested grain as it flows from conveyor belt to storage bin. The bin is sealed and the tablets emit a gas which kills the insects. After a few days the bin is reopened and Grain Commission inspectors inspect the grain to ensure a complete kill. 1, record 7, English, - phostoxin%20tablet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- comprimé de phostoxin
1, record 7, French, comprim%C3%A9%20de%20phostoxin
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les hivers froids du Canada sont un obstacle à l'infestation du grain par les insectes. Quand les fumigations s'imposent, à l'occasion, elles s'effectuent sous la surveillance de la Commission des grains. La méthode la plus fréquente consiste à placer des comprimés de phostoxin dans le grain infesté au moment de son transfert du transporteur à courroie aux cellules d'entreposage. Les cellules sont ensuite fermées hermétiquement tandis que les comprimés émettent un gaz délétère pour les insectes. Après quelques jours, on rouvre les cellules pour que les inspecteurs de la Commission s'assurent de l'efficacité du traitement. 1, record 7, French, - comprim%C3%A9%20de%20phostoxin
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-01-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Metal Construction
- Concrete Construction
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Binishell pneumatic-form construction technique
1, record 8, English, Binishell%20pneumatic%2Dform%20construction%20technique
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Binishell pneumatic-form construction technique for bulk grain is another interesting development in concrete storage. In this concept, reinforcing steel is laid out on the ground, concrete is poured on top of it, and the pneumatic form lifts the whole "pie" up from the centre to its final dome shape. After the concrete sets, the pneumatic form is removed. This type of dome can also be erected with vertical sidewalls to produce a conventional bulk storage bin, with a diameter as large as 30 metres. Research is currently under way aimed at using this system to achieve air tight concrete bulk grain tanks so that nitrogen gas and chemicals could be used to enhance grain keeping quality. 1, record 8, English, - Binishell%20pneumatic%2Dform%20construction%20technique
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Construction métallique
- Bétonnage
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- procédé Binishell, à coffrages pneumatiques
1, record 8, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20Binishell%2C%20%C3%A0%20coffrages%20pneumatiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le procédé Binishell, à coffrages pneumatiques, marque une autre étape intéressante dans l'évolution des techniques de construction des silos en béton. D'après ce procédé, le béton est versé sur l'acier d'armature, préalablement déposé au sol, et le tout est soulevé par des coffrages pneumatiques depuis l'axe central jusqu'à ce que la case atteigne sa forme définitive (dôme). Une fois le béton pris, on retire les coffrages pneumatiques. 1, record 8, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20Binishell%2C%20%C3%A0%20coffrages%20pneumatiques
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-08-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- drag conveyor
1, record 9, English, drag%20conveyor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The crib annex obtains its name because it is built using the same cribbing principles as the elevator. It is usually partitioned into storage bins 2. 7 metres by 2. 7 metres or 3. 7 metres by 3. 7 metres depending upon the amount of strength required to coincide with the desired height of the annex. These annexes are normally about the same height as the elevator and for this reason, gravity is not used for filling them. Instead, they are filled using a horizontal grain auger or drag conveyor which leads from the elevator distributor spout to the selected annex bin. A screw auger empties the annex by bringing grain from the spout of the desired bin into the elevator's back hopper. 1, record 9, English, - drag%20conveyor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- convoyeur à bande
1, record 9, French, convoyeur%20%C3%A0%20bande
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- transporteur à bande 1, record 9, French, transporteur%20%C3%A0%20bande
correct, masculine noun
- convoyeur horizontal 2, record 9, French, convoyeur%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est aussi appelé transporteur à bande ou bande transporteuse. Ce matériel est composé d'une bande de caoutchouc extrêmement résistante, circulant sur des rouleaux positionnés en V et montés sur roulements à billes étanches. L'alimentation s'effectue par une trémie mobile, centrant le grain sur la bande. Le grain est évacué soit par une sortie en bout, soit par un chariot déverseur mobile etc. 1, record 9, French, - convoyeur%20%C3%A0%20bande
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- elevator annex
1, record 10, English, elevator%20annex
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As new and larger elevators were built, companies often moved old elevators beside one another and used them as annexes to a new elevator. In these facilities, grain is elevated to the top of the operating elevator, moved by screw auger to the distributor spout of the annexed elevator and then allowed to flow by gravity to the desired storage bin. It is emptied by screw auger which moves the grain from the annex elevator into the back hopper of the operating elevator. 1, record 10, English, - elevator%20annex
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- silo annexe
1, record 10, French, silo%20annexe
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À mesure que se construisaient des silos plus nouveaux et plus grands, les compagnies déplaçaient souvent de vieux silos pour les mettre à côté des nouveaux et s'en servir comme annexes. Dans ces installations, le grain est élevé au sommet du silo, transporté par vis jusqu'au distributeur du silo annexe et déversé par les goulottes dans une des cellules. Les cellules sont vidées par le bas et une vis transporteuse amène le grain à la fosse arrière de l'élévateur à godets. 1, record 10, French, - silo%20annexe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-08-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- crib annex
1, record 11, English, crib%20annex
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The crib annex obtains its name because it is built using the same cribbing principles as the elevator. It is usually partitioned into storage bins 2. 7 metres by 2. 7 metres or 3. 7 metres by 3. 7 metres depending upon the amount of strength required to coincide with the desired height of the annex. These annexes are normally about the same height as the elevator and for this reason, gravity is not used for filling them. Instead, they are filled using a horizontal grain auger or drag conveyor which leads from the elevator distributor spout to the selected annex bin. A screw auger empties the annex by bringing grain from the spout of the desired bin into the elevator's back hopper. 1, record 11, English, - crib%20annex
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- annexe permanente
1, record 11, French, annexe%20permanente
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette annexe est ainsi appelée du fait que la technique de construction utilisée est la même que pour le silo d'où son nom de permanente. Sa hauteur est souvent la même que celle du silo et l'intérieur est divisé en cellules de 2,7 mètres sur 2,7 mètres ou de 3,7 mètres sur 3,7 mètres suivant la charge que peuvent supporter les murs par rapport à la hauteur. Ces annexes ayant à peu près la même hauteur que le silo, on n'utilise pas la gravité pour les remplir. Au lieu de cela, une vis ou un convoyeur horizontal transporte le grain du distributeur du silo à la cellule choisie de l'annexe. Une vis transporteuse vide l'annexe en transportant le grain de la goulotte de la cellule voulue jusqu'à la fosse arrière de l'élévateur. 1, record 11, French, - annexe%20permanente
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-03-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Crop Conservation and Storage
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Cyprus bin
1, record 12, English, Cyprus%20bin
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A bin used for grain storage in certain tropical regions. 1, record 12, English, - Cyprus%20bin
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Conservation des récoltes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cellule "Chypre"
1, record 12, French, cellule%20%5C%22Chypre%5C%22
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cellule de stockage des céréales utilisée dans certains pays tropicaux. 1, record 12, French, - cellule%20%5C%22Chypre%5C%22
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-04-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Animal Hygiene and Sanitation (Agric.)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pit screw
1, record 13, English, pit%20screw
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the handling and storage of grain, the grain is dumped from a truck into a pit or receiving hopper. Along the bottom of this pit runs a screw which carries the grain to the bin. 2, record 13, English, - pit%20screw
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène des animaux (Agric.)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- vis de trémie
1, record 13, French, vis%20de%20tr%C3%A9mie
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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