An aeration system for aerating particulate materials disposed in astorage bin is provided. The aeration system comprises a plurality ofelongatedhollow aerators and a supply conduit connected to each of the plurality ofaerators.The supply conduit is connected to a blowing mechanism for receiving air therefromand for providing the air to the aerators. Each aerator is disposed inside thestoragebin having a substantially vertical orientation and mounted to an insidesurface of awall of the storage bin such that the aerator is structurally supported by thewall.Each aerator has at least an opening for transmitting air from inside theaerator tothe particulate materials.
