In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, the farm “Tyblevych” has implemented an innovative technology for parallel drying of grain, combining gas and wood chips. Initially, the U13-SS-50 grain dryer from a Ukrainian manufacturer operated exclusively on gas, but later a solid fuel boiler was installed at the elevator to utilize alternative fuel. This is reported by AgroReview Features of the Implemented Drying Technology To determine the most effective type of fuel, a series of laboratory analyses were conducted. As a result, the farm opted for a combined use of gas and wood chips. The owner of the “Tyblevych” farm, Ostap Tyblevych, notes that from the very moment of designing the elevator, it was decided to use both gas and alternative fuel – wood chips, as there are many forested areas in the locality that require clearing, and there is plenty of wood available. “From the beginning of the elevator’s construction, we knew we would be working with gas and alternative fuel. We decided that ...