This process quickly removes excess moisture and prepares the paddy for final drying in the LSU dryer. The dryer can reduce moisture by about 6–8% in a single pass, after which the paddy is discharged into a bin without damaging the grains. This ensures higher yield recovery and lower grain breakage compared with many conventional drying systems.
- Capacity: 15 – 20 Tonnes
- Moisture Reduction: 8 – 10%
- Airflow: 28,000 CFM
- Power Requirement: 75 HP
- Efficient high-moisture reduction, removing 6–8% moisture per pass within 2–4 minutes
- Complete mixed airflow ensures uniform contact with grain surfaces
- Uniform output moisture content, even when input paddy has uneven moisture levels
- Fluidization by hot air allows lighter (drier) paddy to exit sooner than heavier (wetter) paddy
- Higher rice yield recovery compared with sun drying or other drying systems
- Semi-gelatinization effect closes the husk and strengthens the rice kernel, reducing breakage
