Smart Silo for Safe Storage of Combustible Materials

Project Goal: Regulate temperatures inside the silo to a safe and noncombustible range.

Silos store a variety of materials. However, unexpected heat sources can cause materials to combust and sometimes explode. Combustion can be prevented by monitoring silo temperatures and integrating a cooling system.

In this design, an automated system monitors the temperature throughout the silo and deploys dehumidified purge air to ensure that heat dissipation is greater than heat generation. Additionally, a nitrogen tank provides an emergency purge if the temperature reaches dangerous levels.

This project aims for a system that uses minimal power and operates at low cost.