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Aeration of Cottonseed in Storage

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  • Smith, Lloyd L.

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Excerpts from the report: Cooling cottonseed as it comes from the gin, often at temperatures of 90 to 100 F, and maintaining the stored mass under conditions that will prevent hot spots and moisture buildup are necessary to avoid quality loss. High temperatures encourage mold growth, contribute to poor oil quality by increasing free fatty acid content, and decrease the viability of seed to be used for planting. The most economical means available for maintaining cottonseed at safe temperatures in storage is aeration by an efficient fan and duct system. The information in this report applies specifically to design, equipment selection, and installation for aeration systems in commercial cottonseed storage. The information should be useful to design engineers, equipment suppliers, storage operators, and others who may be involved in designing, selecting, and installing equipment. Storage operators who may want to make their own improvements will find the data on operating procedures of value whether they already have aeration systems or plan to install them.

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  • Smith, Lloyd L., 1975. "Aeration of Cottonseed in Storage," Marketing Research Reports 313206, United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uamsmr:313206
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.313206
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