Silo
A silo is a structure for storing bulk materials. Silos are used in agriculture to store grain or fermented feed known as silage. Silos are more commonly used for bulk storage of grain, coal, cement, carbon black, wood chips, food products and sawdust.
A tall cylindrical structure, usually beside a barn, in which fodder is stored.
A pit dug for the same purpose.
An underground shelter for a missile, usually equipped to launch the missile or to raise it into a launching position.
FAQs
A Silo is used to store bulk materials such as grains, powders, or raw materials in industries like agriculture, food processing, and chemicals.
Silos are designed with proper aeration, material flow systems, and structural integrity to ensure materials remain uncontaminated and flow smoothly when needed.
Common types include tower silos, bunker silos, and bag silos, with designs tailored to specific storage capacities and material requirements.