Improved Instrument to Measure the Moisture Content of Lint Cotton, Seed Cotton, and Cottonseed

1959 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Reddick ◽  
S.C. Mayne ◽  
Earl E. Berkley
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Cotton Seed ◽  
Seed Cotton

scholarly journals Effet de l’apport au sol de déchets issus de l’égrenage du coton graine sur l’humidité du sol et la production en coton graine au nord de la Côte d’Ivoire

2020 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 15477-15487
Author(s):  
Siofougowary Mariam SORO ◽  
N’guettia René YAO
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Cotton Seed ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Côte D'ivoire ◽  
Cotton Waste

Objectif : Pour tenter de réduire les effets de ces changements climatiques sur les productions, un apport au sol avant les mises en place des cultures de 12 t/ha de déchets de coton graine ou de compost associé à la moitié de la dose d’engrais minéral recommandée (200 kg/ha de NPK + 50 kg/ha d’urée) a permis d’améliorer l’humidité du sol sans aucun effet sur l’eau utile du sol. L’apport de déchets de coton graine ou de compost a permis aussi d’améliorer le nombre de capsules par plante, le nombre de capsules mûres récoltées, la qualité sanitaire des capsules mûres et surtout le rendement en coton graine. Conclusion : L’apport de 12 tonnes/ha de déchets de coton graine associés à de l’engrais chimique à la dose de 100 kg/ha de NPK et 25 kg/ha d’urée constituent un niveau optimum d’utilisation des déchets de coton graine en coton culture. Mots clés : Déchets de Coton graine, Humidité du sol, Rendement du cotonnier, Côte d’Ivoire. Effect of ginned cotton-seed waste application to the ground on soil moisture and cotton yield in northern Côte d'Ivoire ABSTRACT Objective: In an attempt to reduce the effects of climate change on production, an application to the ground prior to the establishment of 12 t/ha of ginned seed cotton waste associated with half of the recommended mineral fertilizer dose (200 kg/ha of NPK + 50 kg/ha of urea) improved soil moisture without any effect on the soil available water capacity. The supply of seed cotton waste or compost has also improved the number of capsules/plant, the number of mature capsules harvested, the sanitary quality of mature capsules and, above all, the yield in seed cotton. Conclusion: The supply of 12 tons/ha of seed cotton waste associated with chemical fertilizer at the dose of 100 kg/ha of NPK and 25 kg/ha of urea constitutes an optimum level of use of cotton seed waste in cotton farming. Keywords: Seed Cotton Waste, Soil Moisture, Cotton Yield, Ivory Coast.

Procedures for Moisture Analytical Tests Used in Cotton Ginning Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (6) ◽  
pp. 1985-1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. Funk ◽  
Albert A. Terrazas ◽  
Kathleen M. Yeater ◽  
Robert G. Hardin ◽  
Carlos B. Armijo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Statistical Power ◽  
Random Order ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Foreign Matter ◽  
Cotton Lint ◽  
Oven Drying ◽  
Cotton Sample ◽  
Air Freight

Abstract. Cotton post-harvest processing research requires moisture content determination for seed cotton, cottonseed, and lint. Methods for determining moisture content have changed and are no longer consistent between laboratories. This research compared standard procedures documented in 1972 and those currently practiced for finding moisture content by oven drying, and quantified the variability. Seed cotton from four modern cultivars (ranging from 9.4% to 36.8% foreign matter), lint, and cottonseed were brought from dry conditions, blended, and then stored for more than 30 days in a controlled environment (21°C, 65% RH) to reach uniform moisture content. Additionally, 150 seed cotton samples were placed in plastic zipper bags and sent by air freight to a distant location and back or stored on-site. Drying baskets (652 cm3) were loaded, in random order, with 25, 35, 50, 71, and 100 g seed cotton or 10, 14, 20, 28, and 40 g lint. Cottonseed was placed in 45 cm3 aluminum cups (10 g) or 800 cm3 aluminum baskets (50 g). Wet weights were determined in the controlled environment. After drying, replicated sets of seed cotton, lint, and cottonseed samples were weighed inside a drying oven and then outside the oven while still hot. Some samples were dried for twice the recommended duration. Sample location in the ovens was tracked. Weighing hot seed cotton samples outside the oven after drying increased apparent moisture content by approximately 0.5% due to air buoyancy; weighing lint samples outside the oven increased apparent moisture content by 1%. Smaller differences in apparent seed cotton moisture content were found when halving or doubling the amount of material in drying baskets or doubling the drying duration. Foreign matter had a minor influence on apparent moisture content. Storage for three days and shipping by air freight in plastic zipper bags did not measurably change the apparent moisture content of seed cotton. Sample location within the drying oven made no difference. Current practices are satisfactory if dry weight location is taken into consideration. Measurement uncertainty has decreased compared to 50 years ago, but the recommended minimum number of samples per treatment was increased slightly for greater statistical power. Keywords: Cotton lint, Cottonseed, Moisture content, Oven drying, Seed cotton.

scholarly journals Experimental Study and Simulation of the Stress Relaxation Characteristics of Machine-Harvested Seed Cotton

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 9959
Author(s):  
Jun Wang ◽  
Hongwen Zhang ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Ximei Wei ◽  
Meng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Maxwell Model ◽  
Maximum Error ◽  
Virtual Prototype ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Relaxation Characteristics

Seed cotton compression molding solves the inconvenience of seed cotton transportation and storage after mechanical harvesting. Stress relaxation is closely related to the performance of the compressed seed cotton. In this study, an electronic universal testing machine with a homemade compression device was used to study the stress relaxation characteristics of machine-harvested seed cotton. The stress relaxation model of machine-harvested seed cotton was established, the influence of test factors on the response indexes was analyzed and, finally, stress relaxation characteristics of machine-harvested seed cotton were simulated. Results show that machine-harvested seed cotton stress relaxation characteristics can be described by the five-element Maxwell model. The equilibrium elastic modulus is negatively correlated with moisture content and cross-section dimensions, and the equilibrium elastic modulus is positively correlated with trash content and compression density. The rapid decay time and the residual stress ratio are negatively correlated with moisture content and compression density, but the influence of trash content and cross-section dimensions are limited. The stress relaxation process of machine-harvested seed cotton was simulated using virtual prototype technology, and the maximum error between the experimental and simulated values was obtained as 4.96%. The feasibility of the virtual prototype technique for the viscoelastic simulation of biomaterials was demonstrated.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Selected Insecticide Combinations Against Boll Worm/Tobacco Budworm in Louisiana, 1995

1996 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 271-271
Author(s):  
K. D. Torrey ◽  
B. R. Leonard ◽  
J. H. Fife ◽  
J. B. Graves
Keyword(s):  
Cotton Seed ◽  
Boll Weevil ◽  
Test Area ◽  
Tobacco Budworm ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Hollow Cone ◽  
Flower Buds ◽  
Damage Data ◽  
High Clearance

Abstract The efficacy of selected insecticides was evaluated against BW/TBW at the Macon Ridge location of the Northeast Research Station. Cotton seed was planted 12 Jun in plots consisting of 4 rows (40 inch centers) X 50 ft. Treatments were arranged in a RCB design and replicated 4 times. Applications were made with a high clearance sprayer calibrated to deliver 6 gpa through Teejet TX-8 hollow cone nozzles (2/row) at 46 psi. Insecticides were applied on 8, 11, 14, 18 Aug and 11 Sep. Treatments were evaluated by examining 50 flower buds (squares) per plot on 11, 14, 22 Aug for evidence of BW/TBW and boll weevil damage. Data reported for boll weevil represent a mean across all sample dates. The plots were mechanically harvested on 16 Oct to determine seed cotton yields. The test area was irrigated by an overhead sprinkler “as needed” during the season, but not within 48 h of treatment applications. Rainfall did not influence the effects of these treatments. Data were analyzed with ANOVA, and means were separated according to DMRT.

scholarly journals SOME ANTI-NUTRITIONAL COMPONENTS IN NIGERIA COTTONSEED AND COTTONSEED MEALS

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-116
Author(s):  
S. A. Ikurior ◽  
B. L. A. Fetuga
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Cotton Seed ◽  
Gossypol Content ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Total Gossypol ◽  
Tannin Content ◽  
Seed Type ◽  
Nutritional Components ◽  
Processing Factors

Cottonseed of three Nigerian commercial varieties of cotton, three locational composite seed cotton and cottonseed meals were investigated with respect to their content of gossypol (free and total), tannins, phytin and phytin phosphorus. Free and total gossypol ranged from 1.14 to 1.34% and 1.21 to 1.59%, respectively in cottonseed kernels, and 0.028 to 0.064% and 0.413 to 0.831%, respectively in cotton seed meals. Varietal and environmental factors appeared to influence the gossypol content of cottonseed while the variability in the meals was due to the effects of conditions under which the seed was processed. Tannins ranged from 26.25 to 38.50 mg/100g in the seed kernels and 3.13 to 6.75 mg/100g in the meals. From all indications varietalIocational and processing factors appeared to influence the tannin content of the seed and meals in a similar manner as they influenced the gossypol content. Phytin and phytin phosphorus did not vary appreciably between or within seed type, neither did processing of seed appear to affect their contents in the meals.

Modeling Cotton Module Builder and Loader to Enhance Biomass Testing

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 911-928
Author(s):  
Alvin. R Womac ◽  
Erin  E. Byers ◽  
Kimberly  G. Thomas ◽  
Boone   Hillenbrand ◽  
Andrew   Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Normal Stress ◽  
Dimensional Analysis ◽  
Biological Material ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
List Type ◽  
Normal Stresses ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Commercial Unit

HighlightsPhysical models of module builder and module loader were developed to enhance biomass testing with reduced mass and volume of biomass.Models used dimensional analysis, Pi Terms, and engineering factors and emphasis on reduced module upsetting and disturbance.Some engineering terms such as tamping face pressure and velocity, and particle size were not scaled to reduce biological-material distortions.Switchgrass bulk density at 8% wet basis for prototype and model were 115 and 80 kg m-3, respectively.Abstract. The objective was to design and implement separate models of a first-generation cotton module builder and a module loader that facilitated tamping quasi-confined biomass and the minimal disturbances of modules during emptying from the builder and during loader operations including unloading. The 122-cm long model, compared to 978-cm long prototype, reduced the mass of module contents required for testing from 6188 to 44 kg, or by a factor of 141:1. The tamping process was emphasized with constant tamper pressure of 76.6 kPa applied to module contents for prototype and model. Consistent properties such as SG characteristic length were also held constant among module sizes to reduce the complications of introducing un-anticipated biological-material distortions. Similarities in design aspects beyond dimensional analysis were emphasized to reduce inadvertent module upset and disturbance. Hydraulics ensured uniform tamping and lifting. An efficient module box for the model resembled the prototype-scale commercial unit with z-shaped ribs and upward-tapered module sides. Seed cotton [8% moisture wet basis (w.b.)] bulk densities for prototype and model were 166 and 107 kg m-3, respectively. Bulk densities for switchgrass (8% w.b.) prototype and model were 115 and 81 kg m-3, respectively. Reduced bulk density of models was attributed to essentially no external confinement stresses being applied to modules at rest resulting in only self-imposed confinement stresses due to module content over-burden. However, unconfined modules may have a role in handling biomass for reduced distances. Also related to minimizing module upsetting, module loading emphasized the counter-motions of advancing the loader versus the conveyor motion in the opposite direction, all driven with an electric motor. Module stability during loading was attributed to a self-imposed normal stress of module weight acting downward onto a horizontal plane of the module. The fixed loading angle of 15° and material bulk properties were held constant between prototype and model. Dependent variable for the module loader was normal stress for module stability. Normal stresses resulting from seed cotton at 8% moisture content (wet basis) were 4.754 and 0.637 kPa, respectively. Normal stresses for chopped SG at 8% moisture content (wet basis) were 3.302 and 0.484 kPa, respectively. Biomass modules would not be as stable as cotton modules based on normal stress, and due to lack of intermeshing cotton fibers. Results of loading and unloading a dozen SG model modules resulted in one module failure due to upset, and that was attributed to a 2-layer fill versus 3-layer fill for that one module. Keywords:

Evaluation of growth stimulants on growth and yield of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Waqas Ahmad ◽  
Nazim Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Potassium Chloride ◽  
Cotton Seed ◽  
Chloride Solution ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Potassium Chloride Solution ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Index

The field experiment was performed at Adaptive Research Farm Karor, Layyah by sowing cotton variety (MNH-886) @ 25 kg ha-1. The experiment was conducted by Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with a factorial arrangement and 3 replications. The fertilizer NPK was applied as per recommendation and standard agronomic practices were given at a proper time. The maximum cotton seed germination (m-2) was 37.00 with soaking the seed in potassium chloride solution. A maximum number of plants m-2 was (32.667) in treatment soaking seed in potassium chloride solution. Whereas a minimum number of plants m-2 were (20.66) in the control treatment. Maximum plant height (cm)was observed in treatment soaking the seed in potassium chloride solution. Whereas minimum plant height was recorded in the control treatment. Maximum monopodial branches were observed in treatment soaking the seed in potassium chloride solution, followed by soaking the seed in water for 12 hours (hydro-priming) which is statically at par with soaking the seed in calcium chloride solution. Whereas a maximum number of sympodial branches were recorded at soaking the seed in potassium chloride solution (23.33). Seed priming of cotton seed with water and salts have no effect on the number of squares, flowers, open bolls plant-1 and boll weight (g). Maximum average yield was (2700.00 kg ha-1) in treatment soaking seed in potassium chloride solution. Whereas minimum seed cotton yield was (2338 kg ha-1) in the control treatment. Maximum seed cotton yield was (901.07kg ha-1) in treatment soaking seed in potassium chloride solution. Whereas minimum seed cotton yield was (773.70kg ha-1) in the control treatment. Maximum seed lint yield was (1797.7 kg ha-1) in treatment soaking the seed in potassium chloride (KCl) solution. Whereas minimum seed cotton yield was (1545.6 kg ha-1) in the control treatment. Maximum seed index was (9.0167gm) in treatment soaking the seed in potassium chloride solution (KCl). Whereas the minimum seed index was (7.6133gm) in the control treatment. Seed priming of cotton seed with water and salts have no effect on the uniformity index (%), UHML fiber length, and micro narie value. Maximum GOT (%) was (46.033%) in soaking seed in potassium chloride solution (KCl). Whereas minimum GOT was (42.863%) in the control treatment.

Cotton-seed treatment with sulphuric acid

1936 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 648-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basil G. Christidis
Keyword(s):  
Sulphuric Acid ◽  
Cotton Seed ◽  
Acid Treatment ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Small Decline ◽  
The One

1. Several authors have previously reported that the sulphuric acid treatment of the cotton seed resulted in: (a) earlier germination, (b) higher percentage of seeds germinating, (c) higher yield of seed cotton per acre, and (d) better and more uniform planting (this paper is not concerned with the disinfecting effect of this process).2. A series of experiments, both in the laboratory and under field conditions have been carried out to determine whether the above statements are in agreement with actual experimental data.3. In so far as the rate of germination is concerned, it was found that: (a) untreated seeds often show a smaller percentage of germination than seeds treated with sulphuric acid for various time-intervals, particularly when tested in the laboratory; (b) cotton seed treated with the reagent for from 5 min. to 2 hr. or even 5 hr. in some cases, does not show any decrease in its germinative value as determined by laboratory tests. In field trials seeds treated for 5 or 12 hr. practically do not germinate at all, whereas the 2 hr. treatment often shows a small decline in germination; (c) an enormous difference in the rate of germination has been revealed between the laboratory determinations on the one hand and the field determinations on the other.

scholarly journals Seed Cotton and Lint Moisture Addition at a Western Cotton Gin

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 623-632
Author(s):  
Derek P Whitelock ◽  
Carlos B Armijo ◽  
Christopher D Delhom
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Fiber Quality ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
P Value ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Humid Air ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Cotton Gin

Abstract. Testing was conducted at a western commercial cotton gin to evaluate the effect of humid air moisture addition on fiber quality, bale value, and operating costs; when applied at the gin stand feeder conditioning hopper and battery condenser lint slide. Two tests each with 19 conventional modules of upland cotton were conducted over two consecutive days. The moisture treatments included feeder hopper moisture on or off and lint slide moisture on or off, resulting in four treatment combinations: 1) no moisture added (No Addition), 2) moisture added at the feeder hopper only (Hopper Only), 3) moisture added at the lint slide only (Slide Only), and 4) moisture added at the both the feeder hopper and lint slide moisture (Hopper+Slide). Results showed that seed cotton moisture content at the gin stand was about 0.1 percentage points higher when moisture was added at the feeder hopper and lint moisture content in the bale was about 0.9 percentage points higher when moisture was added at the lint slide. Adding moisture at the feeder hopper resulted in small, but significant (p-value = 0.05), improvements in HVI length [+0.21 mm (0.008 in.)], uniformity (+0.16 percentage points), and strength (+0.25 g/tex), and AFIS length [+0.4 mm (0.016 in.)] and short fiber content (-0.52 percentage points). However, fiber yellowness also increased (+0.12 +b) when moisture was added at the feeder hopper. Adding moisture at the lint slide had very little effect on fiber quality. Moisture addition at either location did not significantly affect spinning performance or yarn quality. Lint produced with moisture added only at the feeder hopper had the highest average value [$1.254/kg (56.88 ¢/lb)] and lint with moisture added only at the lint slide had the lowest value [$1.234/kg (55.98 ¢/lb)]. Bales produced with added moisture were heavier, 9 kg (20 lb) heavier on average for the Hopper+Slide moisture addition than for No Addition. Bales produced using moisture addition not only contained more moisture, but also more lint. This could be due to easier bale pressing, which was supported by measurements which showed that about 2 kW less press power was required to press bales with moisture added at the lint slide. Moisture added at the feeder hopper resulted in the greatest overall increase in value over the value of cotton ginned with no moisture addition, more than $32,000 when extrapolated over 10,000 bales. The moisture addition treatments required more energy to produce bales, mainly due to the additional natural gas required for air humidifying equipment. However, since bales with added moisture contained more dry lint resulting in fewer bales pressed for the same amount of dry lint in bales produced with no moisture addition, savings in bale packaging materials and labor costs made operating the moisture systems slightly less expensive than not, up to about $1400 less for 10,000 bales with the Hopper+Slide moisture addition. Although the results showed little impact on cotton quality by adding moisture, the subtle differences and heavier bales containing more lint could have a significant effect on the value to a producer over an entire cotton crop or to a gin over an entire season. Keywords: Cost benefit analysis, Cotton ginning, Energy, Fiber quality, Humid air, Moisture addition.

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