Humidity control and drying for fertiliser storage facilities

Yes. Moisture exposure, especially for nitrogen-based fertilisers, can lead to unwanted chemical reactions. By keeping humidity content in your storage facilities in check, the chemical stability of your fertilisers can be preserved for longer.

This ensures they remain effective for your needs, and prevents the risk of hazardous chemical reactions occurring on-site.

Hygroscopic fertilisers, such as ammonium nitrate, urea and other nitrogen-based fertilisers, must be stored in dry air to prevent degradation, clumping and caking.

If you store highly hygroscopic fertilisers yourself, talk to our experts in agriculture humidity control for bespoke recommendations on the most fitting dehumidification systems.

High humidity levels can cause a range of problems in fertiliser storage, including:

• Clumping and caking of fertiliser due to moisture absorption

• Reduced storage integrity

• Loss of chemical stability and effectiveness of fertilisers

• Reduced nutrient content in fertilisers

• Corrosion of equipment, storage containers and handling systems

• Difficulties handling, processing and distributing fertilisers

• Mould and bacteria growth within fertilisers

• Attracting pests into your storage facilities

• Increased risk of fire or explosions

Furthermore, failure to store fertiliser in safe, secure areas may result in your organisation breaching public safety regulations, such as those enforced by the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS).

Desiccant dehumidification systems are the optimal choice for controlling humidity levels in fertiliser storage facilities.

Desiccant dehumidifiers use moisture-absorbing materials like silica gel to capture moisture content, making them ideal for fertiliser storage. They are highly effective in low temperatures and can maintain much lower humidity levels.

For impartial advice on choosing the right dehumidification system for your specific environments, talk to our specialists.

The ideal relative humidity (RH) level for storing fertilisers typically ranges between 30% and 50%, depending on the type you house. Professional dehumidifiers help maintain these levels, ensuring that fertilisers remain stable and effective for a prolonged period.

Fertilisers such as ammonium nitrate are sensitive to moisture and can become unstable if exposed to excessive humidity. This can make them more flammable or even an explosion risk, endangering your storage facilities and all items within.

By controlling humidity levels, dehumidifiers help prevent the conditions that could lead to dangerous chemical reactions, reducing the risk of fires and explosions throughout your premises.

Yes. As well as keeping fertilisers in the best possible condition for longer, our dehumidifiers can also prevent moisture damage from affecting your equipment and the structural integrity of your storage areas. These systems reduce the risk of mould growth, rust formation and corrosion, extending the lifespan of your equipment and minimising the need for ongoing repairs and refurbishments.

Humidity levels should be monitored continuously in fertiliser storage facilities to ensure they remain within the optimal range. Utilising reliable measurement devices can help you ensure that conditions in your facilities never go beyond safe boundaries.

In addition, our sophisticated dehumidifiers can automatically adjust their performance based on changes in the surrounding temperature and humidity, helping to prevent the air humidity from becoming too high or too low.

We don’t make our humidity control solutions available to purchase online to ensure that every system we design, manufacture and supply fits your exact requirements. By taking a consultative approach with a highly-trained expert, we make sure that you are only recommended equipment that meets your needs – and fulfils these in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible.

Across all of our products, VAT-registered companies can get a quote very quickly by pressing 'I want to buy' and inserting your enquiry and contact details.

This varies on a case-by-case basis. For some standard products, accessories and consumables, we can provide day-to-day delivery. For larger orders or more bespoke commercial dehumidifiers, there may be a longer lead time.

By reaching out to our experts we can put you in touch with your nearest local supplier so you can receive the products you require in the most timely manner possible.

No. Dantherm Group’s agricultural humidity control units are sold only to industry professionals directly from our offices, or via our extensive network of distributors.

With offices, servicing partners and spare parts suppliers distributed across Europe, we can rapidly respond to any request or issue involving your products. You can learn more about our servicing and spare parts services on our website.

Our professionals are also happy to advise on the most effective way to set up and operate your equipment, so you always get the maximum performance and value from your products.