Silo Classifications and Characteristics
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What is the aspect ratio of a silo classified as squat if it has a hopper?

  • Greater than or equal to 2.0
  • Greater than 1.0
  • Less than or equal to 0.4 (correct)
  • Less than 1.0

What is the characteristic of a silo with an aspect ratio between 1.0 and 2.0?

  • It is intermediate (correct)
  • It is slender
  • It is manual
  • It is squat

What is the primary consideration for the site location of a silo?

  • Elevation to avoid water logging (correct)
  • Accessibility to transportation
  • Availability of raw materials
  • Proximity to the city

What is the classification of a silo with an aspect ratio of 2.5?

<p>Slender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another way to classify silos besides aspect ratio?

<p>Material of the silo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a take-up device in a chain conveyor?

<p>To maintain proper tensioning of the chain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a screw conveyor that allows it to have multiple feed points?

<p>The conveyor may have multiple feed points as long as the designed allowable loading is not exceeded (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conveyor is ideally used for the vertical conveyance of loose grains?

<p>Bucket elevator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of idlers in a belt conveyor?

<p>To provide intermittent support to the belt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a pneumatic conveyor that allows it to transport grains in a totally enclosed system?

<p>It uses high pressure air to transport grains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of safety decals in a conveyor system?

<p>To provide conspicuous warning signs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of providing covered hoppers in the boots of a bucket elevator?

<p>To load spilled grains back into the boot (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height requirement for a bucket elevator to be equipped with a support tower?

<p>6m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of providing magnets in the conveyors?

<p>To ensure grains are free of metallic objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of providing a sweep auger in flat bottom silos?

<p>To remove grains from the silos (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of providing catwalks and service platforms in bucket elevators?

<p>To provide access to the boots for maintenance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material requirement for the construction of buckets in a bucket elevator?

<p>Non-metal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard that provides general requirements for silos for grain storage?

<p>IS 5503-1:1969 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the chairperson of the Technical Working Group for the Development of Philippine National Standard for Agricultural Infrastructures – Silo?

<p>Engr. Cristy Cecilia P. Polido (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book written by M. Fayed and T. Skocir?

<p>Mechanical Conveyors: Selection and Operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the United States Department of Agriculture (2006) publication?

<p>To provide guidelines for fumigation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the standard that provides procedure for establishing volumetric capacity of cylindrical grain bins?

<p>ASAE S413.1:1997 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of the book Handling of Pneumatic Conveying Engineering?

<p>D. Mills, M. Jones, and V. Agarwal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is located at BPI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City?

<p>Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Project Manager mentioned in the text?

<p>Lara V. Navarro (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many members are listed in the Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center?

<p>2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the email address mentioned in the text?

<p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which company is mentioned alongside HG Silos Inc.?

<p>Agricomp Machineries Construction Corp. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many telephone numbers are mentioned in the text?

<p>1 range of numbers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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