KILNING PLANT

When the required level of germination has been achieved the grain is kilned to halt growth and add colour.
Over a period of 24- 48hrs warm air is passed through the grain to reduce the moisture content down to within the range of 2.5 – 6%. During kilning, an even airflow and close temperature control are vital to maintain product quality, and minimise the use of energy.

We can provide complete Kiln plants, Heat Recovery Systems, replacement floors and handling machinery.

Circular Vessels

We can also provide fully automated state-of-the-art circular kilning and combined germinating/kilning vessels. The circular design allows for improved airflow, faster and simpler vessel construction, and the option of rotating floor or rotating machines. Our vessels are fully stainless steel lined for hygiene and longevity, and the modular construction allows for quick and accurate erection at site.
Heating systems utilise modern indirect firing methods, with heat recovery for cost effective operation.

Some of our capabilities:

  • Complete turnkey plants
  • New stripper/loader machines
  • Replacement loading stripping machines
  • New fans and ducting
  • Control systems
  • Replacement grain floors
  • Heat recovery systems
  • Conveying systems for handling green malt and malt in Culm

Rectangular Vessels

We have extensive experience in the upgrading of existing rectangular kilns, and we can provide:-

  • Heat recovery systems
  • Replacement grain floors
  • Loading and stripping machines including special machines for traditional kilns such as bulldozer stripper/turners and tipping bucket turners

Combined Germinating Kilning Vessels

Some clients prefer the improved hygiene conditions given by combined vessels, and Don Valley Engineering can accommodate these requirements. Our GKV’s give excellent energy usage, clean conditions and excellent malt quality. Don Valley Engineering recently commissioned four new 350Te GKV plants in the UK.

Double Deck Kilns

For clients who want to optimise energy use, we can offer double-deck kilning systems re-using exhaust air from one vessel to heat  another.