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Seed Handling and Treatment Seed Handling and Treatment  Equipment 101Equipment 101

IPSA Webinar –

June 19, 2014

© KSi Conveyors, Inc.

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AgendaAgenda

Equipment requirements for seed treatment system

Seed handling equipment

Seed treating equipment

Control of equipment

Elements to the seed treating process

Seed and Liquid

Impact of liquid metering, seed metering and seed size  on treatment 

application accuracy and efficiency

Volumetric vs. gravimetric liquid and seed rate metering

System layout and design options

What level of automation is right for your organization

The value of data collection, data management, and process reporting 

tools 

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Polling QuestionPolling Question

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KSi Conveyors KSi Conveyors ––

HistoryHistory

Seed Handling Innovation

Patented, Cleated Belt

Bulk Seed Delivery Systems

Single scaling systems / MultiFlow

Automation

Bulk Seed Handling / Batching

Seed Treatment (all brands of treaters)

KSi Applicator

KSi Data Management Systems

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Main Equipment Main Equipment  RequirementsRequirements

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Main Equipment RequirementsMain Equipment Requirements

Conveyors

Scale

Seed Treater / Applicator

Seed Metering / Control

Liquid Delivery System

Control

Manual / Basic

Automated

Advanced

Bulk Seed Storage Bins

Automation

Data Management

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ConveyorsConveyors

Gentle Seed Handling

Belt

< 400 ft/sec

Considerations

Handle Seed 2‐7x

Steeper Angles = Less Floor Space

Capacity Needs

Quality / Durability

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ScaleScale

Batching

Single scale hopper – one draft at a time

Continuous Batching / Scaling

Faster throughput for larger orders

Industry Options

KSi • Single Hopper• KSi MultiFlow (dual 80 / 120 unit scale hoppers)

USC• Single Hopper• Tri‐Flow

• Rotating inlet diverter to rotate between three, 30 

unit hoppers

• Continuous scaling / treating

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Scale Scale ––

KSi OptionsKSi Options

Single 65‐375 Unit Scale Hopper

Automatic drafting with KSi 

Automation

Scale required for KSi VariRate seed 

flow control

KSi MultiFlow (80 unit / 120 unit)

Continuous scaling / treating of seed

Treats and fills simultaneously

Treat a semi as fast as 20 min. 

Ability to disable one of the scales in 

the case of a hardware (load cell) 

failure and still continue to treat 

through other scale

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Seed Treater / ApplicatorSeed Treater / Applicator

Treatment application chamber /  atomizer

Initial application of treatment onto seed

Drum

Mixing / drying / polishing of treated seed

Industry options

Bayer RH Series (OnDemand)

USC LPX Series

KSi 4808NGA Applicator

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Seed Treater / Applicator Seed Treater / Applicator ––

BayerBayer

Bayer RH Series

Atomizing Head• 15.35”

diameter

Drum• 36”

or 48”

diameter• 8’

long drum• Drum reverses at end of run to 

cleanout

• Drum slope is adjustable for 

longest seed retention time

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Seed Treater / Applicator Seed Treater / Applicator ––

USCUSC

USC LPX

Atomizing head• 16”

diameter

Drum• 36”

diameter• 6’, 8’

or 10’

long

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Seed Treater / Applicator Seed Treater / Applicator ––

KSi KSi 

KSi 4808NGA Applicator

Atomizing head• 26”

diameter for a larger seed 

curtain

• Seed distribution• Liquid distribution

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Seed Treater / Applicator Seed Treater / Applicator ––

KSi KSi 

KSi 4808NGA Applicator

Drum• 48”

diameter• 8’

long• Three different sections 

inside drum 

• Discharges from center of 

drum for lower head height

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Elements to the Seed Elements to the Seed  Treating ProcessTreating Process

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Elements to the Seed Treating ProcessElements to the Seed Treating Process

Seed flow control

Seed wheel (volumetric)

Loss‐in‐weight (gravimetric)

Liquid flow control

Flow meter (volumetric)

Loss‐in‐weight (gravimetric)

Ultimate objective: Apply the right amount of treatment on  the right amount of seed 

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Elements to the Seed Treating ProcessElements to the Seed Treating Process

Liquid 

Flow 

Control

Liquid Liquid 

Flow Flow 

ControlControl

Seed Flow ControlSeed Seed Flow ControlFlow Control

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Seed Metering / ControlSeed Metering / Control

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Seed Metering / Control Seed Metering / Control 

Types of control

Manual Gate

Seed Wheel (Volumetric)

Loss‐in‐Weight (Gravimetric)

Basic principles of flow control Set

MonitorCorrect

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Seed Metering / Control Seed Metering / Control ––

Manual Manual 

Manual

Affected by seed size and seed flowability

Ideally measured and corrected often

Reality: set and forget –

assume all the same Set Gate

Position

Time for known

quantity of seed

Estimate new gate position

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Seed Metering / Control Seed Metering / Control ––

Volumetric Volumetric 

Seed Wheel

Speed setting determined by:• Weight of seed in calibration container

• Each seed size will have a unique calibration weight that needs to be known by the system• Calculation is either manual or automatic depending on system integration• Integrated systems including a scale can do automatic corrections

USC BayerKSi

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Seed Metering / Control Seed Metering / Control ––

Gravimetric Gravimetric 

KSi VariRate

Directly measures and controls seed flow using loss‐in‐weight from scale

Independent of seed size

Independent of seed flowability

No calibration for different seedsSet Desired Flow Rate

Scale monitored, rate calculated

several times per second

Control gate position corrected several times per second

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Liquid Metering / ControlLiquid Metering / Control

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Treatment Flow ControlTreatment Flow Control

Manually set pump speed

Manually set pump speed with continuously monitored  flow

Closed loop based on flow meter

Closed loop based on loss‐in‐weight Set

MonitorCorrect

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Manually Set Pump SpeedManually Set Pump Speed

Calibration container and stopwatch used to determine  flow rate

Ideally measured and corrected often

Reality: set and forget – checked occasionally

Pump output influenced by temperature, viscosity, etc.

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Manually Set Pump Speed with MonitoringManually Set Pump Speed with Monitoring

Set pump speed based on flow rate read‐out

Checked/adjusted on a batch‐wise basis based on  totalizer

Calibration of flow meter required to ensure read‐out  accuracy

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ClosedClosed‐‐loop Treatment Flow with Flow Meterloop Treatment Flow with Flow Meter

Calibration of flow meter required to ensure read‐out  accuracy

Set Desired

Flow Rate

Pump Speed Adjusted

Automatically

Flow meter monitored

automatically

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ClosedClosed‐‐loop Treatment Flow with Lossloop Treatment Flow with Loss‐‐inin‐‐WeightWeight

Weight to volume (density) calibration required 

Set Desired

Flow Rate

Pump Speed Adjusted

Automatically

Scale monitored and flow rate

calculated automatically

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Liquid Delivery System Liquid Delivery System ––

KSi Liquid StandsKSi Liquid Stands

CONFIDENTIAL – KSi Conveyors, Inc. | Patent Pending

Assembly configuration with any combination of the below

Liquid Stand with drip collection

Pump – High Rate / Low Rate

Flow Metering – Gravimetric with Scale / Volumetric with Flow Meter

Tank – Poly Tank / Micro‐Matic Keg Couplers for Keg fit up/ Existing Tank

Calibration Tube

Recirculation / Transfer Pump

KSi AutoTreat setup for up to 15 different liquid stands of any  combination

Recipe Based Control –

liquids come together at treater head  through static mixer (optional separate entry for inoculant)

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Chemical Delivery Chemical Delivery ––

KSi Liquid StandsKSi Liquid Stands

CONFIDENTIAL – KSi Conveyors, Inc. | Patent Pending

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System Layout / System Layout /  Design OptionsDesign Options

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Box to box treating systemsBox to box treating systems

Scale

Conveyors

Applicator / Seed Treater

Liquid Stands

Accessories

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Complex Bulk Seed Treating SystemsComplex Bulk Seed Treating Systems

Bulk Bins

Scale

Conveyors

Applicator / Seed Treater

Liquid Stands

Accessories

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AutomationAutomation

Which level is right for your organization?

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KSi Automation ApproachKSi Automation Approach

Level Liquid Flow Seed FlowVolumetric(flow meter)

Loss‐in‐Weight(scale)

Volumetric(seed wheel)

Loss‐in‐Weight(KSi VariRate)

1Monitoring

Flow MonitoringFlow Meter, Cal Tube, 

Electronic Readout

Flow MonitoringScale, Electronic Readout

2Control

Flow ControlFlow Meter, Cal Tube, 

Electronic Readout, Closed 

loop feedback for pump 

speed control

Flow ControlScale, Electronic 

Readout, Closed loop 

feedback for pump speed 

control

SeedwheelKSi Applicator w/ seedwheelBayer RH Series TreatersUSC LP/LPX Series Treaters

KSi VariRateKSi Applicator w/o seed wheel

Bayer HC Series TreatersUSC LP/LPX Series Treaters w/o 

seed wheel

3Basic 

IntegrationShared set points, 

parameters, and 

data

Flow ControlFlow Meter, Cal Tube, 

Electronic Readout, Closed 

loop feedback for pump 

speed control

Flow ControlScale, Electronic 

Readout, Closed loop 

feedback for pump speed 

control

Shared set 

points, seed 

parameters, 

and data

SeedwheelKSi Applicator w/ seedwheel

KSi VariRateKSi Applicator w/o seed wheel

Bayer HC Series TreatersUSC LP/LPX Series Treaters w/o 

Seedwheel

4Full 

Integration

AutoTreat w/ Vol AutoTreat w/ LIW AutoTreat w/ SW AutoTreat w/ VariRate

•Level 1 through Level 3 – Plug‐and‐Play/Modular and upgrades any

treater•Level 4 – Full integration, custom‐tailored to site with full upgrade path 

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What Level of Automation is Right for You?What Level of Automation is Right for You?

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Polling QuestionPolling Question

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Seed Transfer / ScalingSeed Transfer / Scaling

How does seed get to the treater? 

Box‐to‐box

Bulk

Solutions

KSi Automation• Seed scaling / batching (KSi AutoBatch)• Integrated seed scaling / batching and treating solution (KSi AutoTreat)

USC Automation• Seed scaling / batching• Integrated seed scaling / batching and treating solution

Bayer On Demand• Treater control only

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KSi AutomationKSi Automation

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Data ManagementData Management

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Value of Data Management ToolsValue of Data Management Tools

Stewardship

Accountability

Reporting

Integration

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KSiKSi

Data Solution LevelsData Solution Levels

LevelLocal DB 

Solution

Cloud 

Backup Web Tools Reporting Mobile 

Access

3rd Party 

Integration

I X

II X X

III X X X X X

IV X X X X X X

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Q & AQ & A

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