Modern Food Storage Facilities
- Industrial / Government Infrastructure | Ashuganj, Bangladesh
Project Overview
The Modern Food Storage Facilities – Ashuganj project is a large-scale government grain storage and handling facility developed under the Directorate General of Food, designed to support high-capacity grain receiving, automated storage, and efficient dispatch through a fully integrated electrical and automation system.
Project Configuration
- Facility Type: Modern Steel Silo & Grain Handling Complex
- Total Storage Capacity: 110,000 Metric Tons (MT)
- Total Installed Power: 5.0 MVA
- Project Package: Government Food Storage Program
- Client: Directorate General of Food
- Consultant: GERICO FRANCE
- Location: Ashuganj, Bangladesh
Scope of Works
- Electrical power distribution for silo, conveyor, and utility systems
- PLC-based automation for grain receiving, storage, transfer, and dispatch
- Centralised control and monitoring through SCADA
- Integration of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems
- Support during testing, commissioning, and operational handover
Infrastructure & Power Systems
- High-capacity power intake system with main electrical substation
- Transformers, LT panels, and MCCs supporting 5 MVA load demand
- Power and control systems for conveyors, bucket elevators, and bagging units
- Earthing, lightning protection, and facility-wide electrical safety systems
Automation & Control
- PLC-controlled grain handling and routing operations
- Automated silo filling, discharge, and interlocking sequences
- Safety interlocks, emergency stop systems, and fault monitoring
- Centralised SCADA-based supervision for continuous operation
Key Features
- 110,000 MT high-capacity steel silo storage facility
- Automated truck and railway wagon-based grain handling
- Robust 5 MVA electrical and automation infrastructure
- Designed for 24/7 continuous government operations