Vibro-Thermal Disinfestor

Introduction

Vibro-thermal disinfestor (VTD) is a simple electrically operated device for disinfestations of food grains. Insects in all their development stage are susceptible to killing by heat when exposed to temperatures of 55 to 600C for 30 mins. The process is rapid, non-chemical alternative to fumigation and kills all developmental stages of stored grain insects. The system is amenable for scale up and is mobile. The treatment has no effect on germination of seeds as well. Its capacity is of 40 kg/hr.

The system is simple, can be fabricated without much capital investment and useful for farmers, merchants and exporters of food grains.

VTD can be operated by one person and no technical knowledge is needed.

For further information please contact

Head,
Technology Transfer & Collaboration Division,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Trombay, Mumbai - 400 085
Tel : 091-022-25505337/25593897
Fax : 091-022-25505151
E-mail : headttcd@barc.gov.in