Lesson 3 - Malt Intake, Handling, and Storage SAQ
This lesson provides the opportunity for you to test yourself on the material covered in the Malt Intake, Handling, and Storage lesson and determine the level to which you have attained the expected outcomes.
SAQ Suggested Response - Q4
*Give one advantage and one disadvantage for each of the conveyor and elevator types used in malt handling.
Response:
The table below gives one advantage and one disadvantage for each of the conveyor and elevator types used in malt handling.
|
Conveyor type |
Advantage |
Disadvantage |
|
Screw |
Low installation costs |
High maintenance costs |
|
Pipe, chain, and disc |
Low damage to malt |
Low rates of transport so only suited to small breweries or speciality malts |
|
Pneumatic |
Good for installations where space is at a premium |
Can damage grain due to high velocities |
|
Chain and flight |
Low installation and running costs |
Can cause damage to more delicate grains
|
|
Bucket elevator |
Can transport malt vertically for large distances |
Needs a lot of cleaning and maintenance |