Harvesting cattail (Typha SPP) rhizomes as an alternative feedstock for alcohol production: modifications of potato harvester. Final report, July 1, 1981-December 31, 1982
The belowground portion of the cattail plant is a desirable alcohol fuel feedstock because of its high yield and sugar and starch content. Belowground yields of 22 Mt/hectare (10 tons/acre) with a sugar and starch content of 40% have been reported. In order to utilize this resource, a device must be developed to harvest it. The main objective of the project was to produce such a device based on existing harvesting technology which would be capable of removing and separating cattail rhizomes and shoot bases from the substrate in which they are growing. The device would eventually serve as a vital component of a harvesting machine for the entire plant. Associated objectives of this project included the gathering of information necessary to assess required draft forces, traction requirements, and soil moisture conditions.
- Research Organization:
- Minnesota Univ., St. Paul (USA). Bio-Energy Coordinating Office
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG07-81ID12343
- OSTI ID:
- 6350605
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ID/12343-T1; ON: DE83009726
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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