ASAE/ASABE S448.1 (R2012)

1 Purpose and scope

1.1 The purpose of this Standard is to provide a unified procedure fordetermining and presenting the drying characteristics of grains andcrops.

1.2 The drying data determined and presented according to thisStandard can be used in characterizing the drying rate of a product,product drying computer simulation, performance testing of dryingequipment, and product quality evaluations.

1.3 This Standard applies specifically to grains and crops that are driedby forced air convection in a thin layer.

Published:

07/01/2001

ANSI:

ANSI Approved