Fly Ash Storage
With over two decades of experience in bulk material storage systems, AGICO steel silo provides global customers with efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly overall solutions for fly ash storage systems.
Feature:
Sealed storage
efficient material in and out
intelligent management
Type:
Bolted silo
Spiral silo
welded steel silo
AGICO Fly Ash Storage System
The fly ash particles are extremely fine, prone to dusting, moisture absorption, and caking. AGICO has specially developed a storage system solution for fly ash. From the design and manufacturing of steel silos to pneumatic conveying, dust removal, automatic control, and integrated loading and unloading systems, AGICO helps customers achieve sealed storage of fly ash, efficient material intake and discharge, and intelligent management.
AGICO Fly Ash Storage System vs. Other Brands
AGICO Steel Silo — Your Reliable Partner in Fly Ash Storage Solutions.
| Comparison item | AGICO | ELKON | SRON | NORMAL Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sealing performance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Moisture-proof effect | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Discharge smoothness | ★★★★★ (air breaker + fluidized base) | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Automation control | Supports PLC remote monitoring | Supports | Basic PLC | No |
| Environmental performance | ≤10mg/m³ emission | 20mg/m³ | 15mg/m³ | No dust removal |
| Installation period | 20–35 days | 45–60 days | 40–50 days | More than 60 days |
| Price | Affordable and high-quality | Too high | Relatively high | Too low, poor quality |
| Overall cost performance | Best | Upper-middle | Medium | Lower |
Advantages of fly ash silo
If you are looking for an efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly solution for storing fly ash, AGICO steel silos will be your most reliable partner.
High sealing
The AGICO fly ash silo adopts a spiral butt-welded steel plate rolled structure. The silo wall has no welds, and its air tightness is superior to that of traditional welded silos. Sealing rings and waterproof layers are installed on the top and bottom of the silo to ensure that the fly ash remains dry even in a high-humidity environment.
Our client stated:
"The moisture-proof performance of AGICO silos is 40% better than that of ordinary welded silos, and they can stably store fine coal ash with a specific surface area of 400–600 m²/kg for an extended period. "
Intelligent Dust Removal
The top of the AGICO silo is equipped with an efficient pulse dust collector and a pressure balance valve, ensuring that no dust spills out during the loading and unloading process. The system can achieve zero dust emission and complies with European and American environmental protection standards (≤10mg/m³).
Our client stated:
"The AGICO fly ash silo has an extremely effective dust removal effect, which has helped my project reduce pollution. "
Fluidized discharging
The bottom cone of the AGICO steel silo is equipped with a fluidization device and an air unblocking system. Through low-pressure air, an air cushion fluidization layer is formed, preventing the powder coal ash from bridging and agglomerating, and achieving uniform and stable discharging.
Our client stated:
"Since we started using AGICO's silo system, the material discharge has been extremely fast, saving a lot of time. "
Various systems
The capacity of AGICO steel silos ranges from 100 tons to 50,000 tons. Customized single silo or group silo systems can be designed based on the customer’s production capacity, and pneumatic conveying, loading, packaging, and other modules can be provided as well. This enables a flexible response to various demands.
Our client stated:
"AGICO provided me with a free design for the storage system, helping me save a lot of costs. "
Cost savings
Compared with traditional concrete silos, steel plate silos have a shorter construction period and lower maintenance costs, resulting in a total investment savings of approximately 25% – 40%.
Our client stated:
"The AGICO silo system, with its modular installation, enables my project to be put into use quickly. "
AGICO Fly Ash Storage System Production Line
The AGICO team will provide personalized scheme design and investment return analysis based on your project requirements within 24 hours, helping you achieve the goal of automated storage of fly ash and green production.
The following is the entire process of AGICO’s fly ash storage and transportation system:
Raw fly ash collection
Fly ash is collected centrally through the boiler dust removal system and is conveyed by pneumatic means into the buffer silo.
Transportation
The AGICO positive-pressure dense-phase transportation system is adopted to convey the fly ash through pipelines to the target steel silo. The transportation distance can reach over 200 meters, and the system pressure is stable.
Storage and Monitoring
Inside the steel silo, there are level sensors, temperature and humidity probes, and a nitrogen protection system to prevent the powder coal ash from absorbing moisture, caking, and spontaneous combustion.
Discharge and Loading
Fly ash is discharged through a fluidized bed and transported to the loading point or bulk loading machine via a screw conveyor or air chute, achieving fully automatic metering and loading.
Dust removal and recycling
Pulse dust removal devices are installed at all dust-emitting points. The collected dust is recycled and stored in the storage bin for reuse, achieving zero emissions.
PLC intelligent control
The entire process is centrally managed by PLC or DCS systems, enabling functions such as automatic start/stop, data monitoring, and remote alarm.
Types of fly ash silo
spiral steel silo
welded steel silo
bolted steel silo
Solutions for fly ash storage
Investment Analysis of fly ash silo
Compared to the concrete silo system, the investment for AGICO steel silos is about 30% lower, and the transportation and installation cycle is shortened by 40%.
Taking a small single silo system as an example, if you purchase a 500-ton steel silo system, the approximate investment cost would be around $20,000. Because AGICO steel silos are not prone to corrosion and can be used for over 30 years, it reduces the annual maintenance costs. AGICO professionals have estimated that your investment payback period is less than two years, and you can start earning profits faster.
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why choose us
ONE-STOP SERVICE
Large production capacity
Numerous successful cases
Professional technical support
- Extremely experienced
Over 20 years of experience in steel silos and material conveying systems, with products exported to 60+ countries
- Full-chain production capability
Integrated supply covering warehouse construction, dust removal system, conveying system and intelligent control system
- International certifications
Passed multiple certifications such as ISO, CE, and BV
- High value for money
The price is 30% lower than that of European brands, and the performance is comparable.
- Global services
Offer on-site installation overseas and remote technical support
- Quick response
Provide customized solutions and quotations within 24 hours
Cases of fly ash silo
Indian coal-fired power plant
Storage capacity: 6 × 5000 tons
Vietnamese concrete mixing station
Storage capacity: 2 × 800 tons
Saudi port transshipment station
Storage capacity: 4 × 3000 tons
