Experiments on Distributing Methyl Bromide in Bulk Grains With Aeration Systems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. L. Phillips

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265865425 ISBN 13: 9780265865422

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understanding how methyl bromide travels through bulk grains with aeration, and how to control pests effectively.

This nonfiction work documents a cooperative study on distributing methyl bromide in bulk grains using aeration systems. It covers tests in elevator tanks and large flat storages, detailing sampling methods, dosage rates, airflow, and the impact on insect mortality. The report describes tools and procedures for tracing gas movement, including probes, cables, and a gas analyzer, as well as practical findings from real storage environments.

• Learn how recirculation affects gas penetration and distribution with different grain types and loads.
• See how airflow rates influence coverage, duration, and the speed of fumigation in large spaces.
• Discover measurement techniques for monitoring gas concentrations and correlating them with insect mortality.
• Understand how forced distribution works in practical storage scenarios, and where it can fail or succeed.

Ideal for readers involved in grain storage, fumigation, agricultural chemistry, and pest control who need practical, field-tested guidance on distributing fumigants safely and effectively.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265865425
• ISBN 13: 9780265865422
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 68