GRANULOMETRIC PARAMETERS OF COMBINED FEED

Abstract

The recommended storage methodologies require further refinement, as the amount of losses of individual components in feed mixtures is not economically justified. In this regard, it is important to study the interrelated processes of mixing and storage. The task is to establish the patterns of changes in the quality of compound feed while ensuring the minimum total cost. In this context, it is important to scientifically substantiate the influence of the level of homogeneity of the mixture on the results of storing bulk feed, which is a significant engineering and technological challenge. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the following: patterns of changes in the quality indicators of compound feed with different compositions, physical properties, and homogeneity coefficients during storage have been established; a key indicator for assessing the homogeneity of feed mixtures has been determined. Principles for forming homogeneous mixtures have been developed depending on the properties of the components, technological parameters of mixing, and composition of raw materials, depending on the design features of the grinding machines used. In addition, important aspects of compound feed production are the development of diets that ensure maximum efficiency of animal feeding using grinding machines of various designs. The particle size when using equipment for grinding feed components significantly affects.