Use of corn cobs seed drying through gasification

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7064475

Bozdech, S L

The use of corn cobs for seed drying in the hybrid seed industry is described. DEKALB's gasifier system is discussed. Particulate emission is controllable without a heat exchanger; gas quality is good; the fuel is bulky and requires special handling; and electricity use is low. The cost of operation of the gasifier is compared with seed drying costs using methane or propane. (DMC)

• Research Organization: DEKALB AgResearch, Inc., IL
• OSTI ID: 7064475
• Report Number(s): CONF-800814-P3
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Journal Volume: 25:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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