Parboiling plant
Parboiling Plant for Rice Mills
A Parboiling Plant is a vital component in modern rice milling operations, designed to enhance rice quality, increase milling yield, and preserve nutrients. Parboiling involves soaking, steaming, and drying paddy before milling, which hardens the grains, reduces breakage, and improves storage life.
At Grain Care Technologies, we provide efficient, fully automated parboiling systems tailored to rice mills of all capacities.
Why Parboiling is Important
- Higher Milling Yield: Hardens paddy kernels, reducing broken rice during milling.
- Nutrient Retention: Preserves vitamins and minerals that are otherwise lost in regular milling.
- Improved Storage Life: Heat treatment reduces microbial activity and pest infestation.
- Enhanced Grain Quality: Results in uniform, glossy, and firm rice grains.
- Energy Efficient: Modern systems consume less energy while maximizing throughput.
Process Description
- Soaking: Paddy is soaked in water to achieve uniform moisture content.
- Steaming: Soaked paddy is steamed under controlled temperature and pressure to gelatinize starch.
- Drying: Steamed paddy is dried to safe storage moisture levels, ready for milling.
Key Features
- Automated Operation – PLC-controlled soaking, steaming, and drying for uniform quality.
- High Capacity – Scalable from 5 TPH to 50 TPH or customized for larger operations.
- Energy Efficient – Steam recovery and optimized heating reduce fuel consumption.
- Durable Construction – Heavy-duty stainless steel/steel body for long-lasting performance.
- Uniform Parboiling – Ensures consistent color, texture, and milling performance.
- Integrated Safety – Pressure and temperature monitoring for safe operation.
Technical Specifications (Typical)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Capacity | 5 – 50 TPH (customizable) |
| Material | Stainless Steel / Mild Steel |
| Steaming Method | Continuous or Batch |
| Drying Method | Hot Air / Steam Drying |
| Energy Source | Rice Husk, Electricity |
| Automation | PLC Control with Sensors |
Applications
- Rice Mills – Improves milling yield and grain quality.
- Ethanol Plants – Prepares paddy for fermentation when using rice as feedstock.
- Feed Mills – Produces pre-treated paddy for high-quality animal feed.
- Storage Silos – Ensures parboiled paddy can be safely stored for extended periods.
Advantages
✅ Increases head rice yield and reduces broken grains
✅ Retains nutrients for premium quality rice
✅ Energy-efficient and eco-friendly operation
✅ Scalable and customizable for all plant sizes
✅ Fully automated and easy to maintain
