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Evaluation of a cone press for forage fractionation

Conference · · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6339805

A cone or 'Vee' press was evaluated for juice expression from macerated alfalfa. Parameters evaluated were throughput, final moisture content, juice solids content, pressure exerted, and energy required. Independent varibles were rotational speed, compression ratio, packer frequency and force, and initial moisture. Average energy required was 0.95 kWh/t. 9 refs.

Research Organization:
Univ of Wis, Madison, USA
OSTI ID:
6339805
Report Number(s):
CONF-811221-
Journal Information:
ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States) Vol. 81-1527; ISSN AAEPC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English