Development and evaluation of a cob salvaging system

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5441016

Smith, R D; Doering, O C; Liljedahl, J B; Peart, R M; Sahm, W C

A cob salvaging system using a pneumatic separation unit and collection in a trailing wagon was tested. About 80% of the available cobs were collected, with 93% cobs, by dry weight, in the mixture. The system required less than 12 kW to operate. The suspension velocities of the cobs was found to overlap with those of the stalks, making complete pneumatic separation impractical.

• Research Organization: Agr. Eng. Dept., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN
• OSTI ID: 5441016
• Journal Information: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States) Vol. 82-3590; ISSN AAEPC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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