inspection checklist silos
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A. General
Location (Site)
Flat or Hopper Bottom
Year Constructed
Material Stored
Diameter (Meters)
Cylindrical Height (Mtrs)
Overall Height (Mtrs)
Capacity: Max. Working Volume: (m3) Bulk Density: (T/m3) Max. Working Mass: (T)Wall thickness Stage 1: Stage 2: …….
Stiffener thickness
Corrugation (pitch)
Roof angle
Roof thickness
Quality of galvanizing Thickness: Type BoltsDischarge ports
Anchor bolt for foundation
Total weight of each silo
B. External Condition
Good Corroded Dents Cracks Comments
Paint
Shell
Welds
Support Frames
Hatch seals
Alarms
Ladders
Railings
Filters
Hold down bolts
Fill pipe & Fittings
Safety Devices
Any Other Comments
C. Internals
Aeration System
Grain Temperature Monitoring System + Data logger / Printer
Sweep AugerD. Provisions
Pressure systems for fumigation
Access by persons to parts of the container or work areasMeans of access to heights
Access structures - ladders, stairways and platformsInternal access
Openings above maximum level of stored substanceAccumulation of water and other substancesPrevention of dust and pestsE. ControlsControls for the discharge gates and valvesMaterial level indicating devicesElectrical control systemsHigh Level SwitchesF. SafetyExplosion reliefGuarding of machinery (such as augers)Hazards and risks - Control measuresMachine safety and guardingElectrical protection – dusts, water and verminWarning signs and markingsSpecification PlateSafe operating instructions manual