Modern Food Storage Facilities
- Industrial / Government Infrastructure | Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Project Overview
The Modern Food Storage Facilities Project (Mymensingh) is a large-scale government grain storage and handling infrastructure project developed under the Directorate General of Food. The facility was designed to ensure high-capacity grain receiving, automated storage, and efficient dispatch, supported by robust electrical power distribution, automation systems, and safety infrastructure to enable continuous 24/7 operation.
Project Configuration
- Facility Type: Modern Steel Silo & Grain Handling Complex
- Storage Capacity: 48,000 Metric Tons (MT)
- Project Package: Package W-3
- Client: Directorate General of Food, Bangladesh
- Consultant: JV NOFEAR MEPC
- Location: Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Project Details
A fully integrated bulk grain storage and handling facility comprising steel silos, bucket elevator towers, conveyor galleries, bagging units, truck and railway wagon loading systems, and associated utilities. The project was executed with a strong emphasis on automation reliability, electrical safety, operational efficiency, and BOQ compliance.
Project Management
- Project Type: Government Infrastructure Project
- Execution Scope: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Automation Works
- Delivery Approach: Multi-contractor coordination with international consultant oversight
- Commissioning: Sequential testing, dry & wet commissioning, and final handover
Infrastructure & Power Systems
Primary Power & Distribution
- 11 kV Power Supply Line including connection, feeder and metering
- Total Installed Power: 2.5 MVA
- Main Electrical Substation with MV & LV distribution
- Transformers, LT Panels & MCCs for silo, conveyor and utility loads
- Dedicated power distribution for elevators, conveyors, bagging and auxiliary buildings
Electrical & Automation Systems
- PLC-based automation system for complete grain handling operations
- Centralised control room for monitoring, interlocking and sequencing
- Motor control systems for conveyors, bucket elevators, bagging lines and unloading units
- Safety interlocks, emergency stop circuits and fault monitoring
Utilities & Supporting Electrical Works
- Fire-fighting pump house electrical system
- Lighting & small power for operational, administrative and utility buildings
- Earthing and lightning protection system across the facility
- Communication and control cabling infrastructure
Material Handling Capacity
Receiving Systems
- Bulk Truck Receiving: up to 60 MT/hour
- Railway Wagon Receiving: up to 25 MT/hour
Bagging & Dispatch
- 50 kg Bag – Truck Loading: up to 25 MT/hour
- 50 kg Bag – Wagon Loading: up to 25 MT/hour
- 5 kg Bag – Truck/Wagon Handling: up to 12 MT/hour
Vertical & Horizontal Handling
- High-capacity bucket elevators and belt conveyors designed for continuous bulk grain flow between receiving, storage and dispatch points.
Safety & Operational Systems
- Fire protection and fire detection systems
- Emergency stop and safety interlock mechanisms
- Electrical and mechanical equipment safeguarding
- Compliance with government safety and operational standards
Key Features
- 48,000 MT high-capacity steel silo storage
- Fully automated grain handling & dispatch system
- Multi-source receiving (truck & railway wagon)
- High-throughput bagging and bulk loading lines
- Reliable electrical and control infrastructure for continuous operation