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Shectman, Parker (Faculty Mentor)
Digital Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's
Publication Date
Spring 2026
Keywords
Grain storage, Manufacturing engineering, Agricultural engineering, Physics, Zigzags
Description
Zigzags or “letdown ladders” limit the flow speed of dry grains as they flow downward by gravity when loading silos, ships, barges, railcars, or trucks.
• Reduce cracking and shattering of grains.
• Increase grain shelf life.
• Increase grain resale value. • Increase ability of grain to germinate.
• Reduce generation of grain dust, an explosion and environmental hazard.
How can we design a zigzag that we know will not plug?
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1 poster
City
San Antonio, Texas
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