Electronics &
Communication Technologies -
Vibro-Thermal Disinfestor
Introduction
Vibro-thermal disinfestor (VTD) is
a simple electrically operated device for disinfestations
of food grains. Insects in all their development stage
are susceptible to killing by heat when exposed to temperatures
of 55 to 600C for 30 mins. The process is rapid, non-chemical
alternative to fumigation and kills all developmental
stages of stored grain insects. The system is amenable
for scale up and is mobile. The treatment has no effect
on germination of seeds as well. Its capacity is of
40 kg/hr.
The system is simple, can be fabricated without much
capital investment and useful for farmers, merchants
and exporters of food grains.
VTD can be operated by one person and no technical
knowledge is needed.
For further information please contact
:
Head,
Technology Transfer & Collaboration Division,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Trombay, Mumbai - 400 085
Tel : 091-022-25505337/25593897
Fax : 091-022-25505151
E-mail : headttcd@barc.gov.in
Introduction