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Agricultural Drying

LPG-powered grain, crop, seed, and tobacco dryers reducing post-harvest moisture to safe storage levels - minimising spoilage and maximising farmer income.

Grain Drying Tobacco Curing Seed Drying Dal Milling

How BPCL LPG Powers Agricultural Drying

Post-harvest moisture in grain and crops is a leading cause of spoilage, aflatoxin contamination, and income loss for Indian farmers. LPG-powered dryers reduce grain moisture from 20-25% (harvest level) to 12-14% (safe storage level) quickly and efficiently, without the smoke, uneven heating, and quality damage associated with coal or biomass dryers.

BPCL Commercial LPG serves grain dryers, dal mills, seed processing plants, coffee curing works, tobacco curing barns, and fruit/vegetable drying operations. LPG desiccant dehumidifiers also control humidity in seed storage warehouses and food processing facilities.

Industry at a Glance

13%
Target Moisture for Safe Grain Storage
20-25%
Typical Harvest Moisture Level
40-60°C
Typical Low-Temperature Drying Range

Where BPCL LPG Is Used in Agricultural Drying

Paddy & wheat grain dryers
Dal & pulse milling dryers
Coffee cherry & bean drying
Seed conditioning & drying
Tobacco Virginia-type kilns
Fruit & vegetable dryers
Spice drying operations
Cotton seed & oilseed drying

Advantages for Agricultural Drying

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Controlled Low-Temperature Drying

LPG modulating burners allow gentle, controlled drying below 60°C - preserving grain germination rates.

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Clean Drying Air

Unlike coal dryers, LPG combustion products don't contaminate grain with smoke, ash, or carcinogens.

Fast Drying Throughput

LPG dryers achieve 2-3x higher throughput per hour than equivalent-capacity solar dryers.

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Mobile & Stationary Options

19 kg cylinders suit small farm mobile dryers; bulk LPG serves large grain processing centres.

Choose the Right LPG Pack for Your Operation

5 kg
Small Commercial
19 kg
Standard Commercial
35 kg
Medium Industrial
47.5 kg
Large Industrial

Bulk piped LPG supply is also available for high-volume consumers. Contact BPCL to discuss your requirements.