scholarly journals Effectiveness of fused magnesium potassium phosphate for marandu grass

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 1855-1862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valdeci Orioli Júnior ◽  
Edson Luiz Mendes Coutinho
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Potassium Phosphate ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
High Price ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Critical Levels ◽  
Sandy Clay Loam ◽  
Matter Production

The current high price of KCl and great dependence on importation to satisfy the Brazilian demand indicate the need for studies that evaluate the efficiency of other K sources, particularly those based on domestic raw material. For this purpose, a greenhouse experiment was conducted with samples of a sandy clay loam Typic Haplustox, in a completely randomized 4 x 3 x 2 factorial design: four K rates (0, 60, 120, and 180 mg kg-1), three sources (potassium chloride (KCl), fused magnesium potassium phosphate (FMPP) and a mixture of 70 % FMPP + 30 % KCl) and two particle sizes (100 and 60 mesh), with three replications. Potassium fertilization resulted in significant increases in shoot dry matter production and in K concentrations, both in soil and plants. The K source and particle size had no significant effect on the evaluated characteristics. Potassium critical levels in the soil and the shoots were 1.53 mmol c dm-3 and 19.1 g kg-1, respectively.

Storage Problems of Poplar Chips from Short Rotation Plantations with Special Emphasis on Fungal Development

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zsuzsanna Horváth ◽  
Béla Marosvölgyi ◽  
Christine Idler ◽  
Ralf Pecenka ◽  
Hannes Lenz
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Wood Chips ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Fungal Development ◽  
Short Rotation ◽  
Fungal Particles

Abstract - There are several problems in storing wood chips freshly harvested from short rotation plantations, which result in quality losses as well as in dry matter and energy losses. The factors influencing the degradation of raw material are examined in this paper with special focus on fungal development. An excessive growth of fungi is connected to dry matter losses and also to an increased health risk during raw material handling. The following factors were measured during 6 months storage of poplar wood chips depending on particle size: box temperature, moisture content, pH-value, appearance of fungi in the storage and the concentration of fungal particles in the air. The results show a close connection between particle size, temperature and attack of fungi. During the storage mesophilic and termophilic species of the genera Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Mucor and Penicillium appeared. The concentration of fungal particles is the highest for fine chips and decreases in bigger particles. There was a special focus on the investigation of the properties of coarse chips (G 50), which represent a good compromise between handling, storage losses and health risk due to fungal development.

Use of Ceramic Waste for the Manufacture of Sintered Parts

2020 ◽  
Vol 1012 ◽  
pp. 233-238
Author(s):  
Vanessa Moura de Souza ◽  
Vinícius Martins ◽  
Rejane Maria Candiota Tubino
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Compaction Pressure ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Powder Technology ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Compression Pressure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ceramic Waste ◽  
Quality Process

This paper evaluated the use of the pitcher, a ceramic waste obtained through the quality process of a sanitary ware industry, in the development of a material for usage in the manufacture of sintered parts. The pitcher was obtained through powder technology and is composed, according to the chemical analysis obtained by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, of clayey minerals (clay and kaolin), quartz, and feldspar, which may include ceramic rocks such as granite, pegmatite and phyllite; that is, it has proved to be a potential raw material due to the minerals that can still be reused. The pitcher passed through a granulometry-based selection process, sieving about 20kg using the following sieve sequence: 18 MESH, 25 MESH, 30 MESH, 120 MESH and 400 MESH; with around 70% of the residue being retained in the sieves of 120 and 400 MESH, which were selected to be used in the evaluation. The samples were compacted in a manual press with different pressures, between 300 and 1000 kgf, and after were sintered at a temperature of 1100oC in a resistive furnace. To characterize the material, the apparent and green density, as well as the compressibility curve, were determined to identify the best compression pressure. The microstructure of the test specimen and the pitcher homogeneity were evaluated using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Both particle sizes presented the typical compressibility curve, in which the density increases with increasing compaction pressure, while the curve slope decreases with increasing pressure. The density increase with the increasing compaction pressure indicates a good densification for the temperatures, independent of the sample granulometry. The sintering porosity decreased proportionally to the particle size in the sintered samples. The analysis showed that the particle size of 400 MESH sintered at 1100oC obtained more porous surfaces, thus indicating a promising future for the manufacture of parts using powder technology, especially for the development of filters.

Preparation of Exfoliated Graphite by Microwave Using Natural Graphite with Different Particle Sizes

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 2333-2336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Yu
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Microwave Irradiation ◽  
Small Particle ◽  
Graphite Particle ◽  
Microwave Oven ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Exfoliated Graphite ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Natural Graphite ◽  
Graphite Intercalation

Three natural graphite flakes (35, 50 and 80 mesh) were used as raw material. Exfoliated graphite (EG) was prepared by rapidly heating residue H2SO4-graphite intercalation compounds (RGIC) in a muffle and by irradiating it in a microwave oven, respectively. Results show that the exfoliation volume of EG decreases with decreasing the raw graphite particle size. Compared with muffle heating, microwave irradiation is more helpful for the exfoliation of RGICs, especially for the small particle samples.

Structural Evolution of Natural Flake Graphite with Different Particle Sizes during the Intercalation and Exfoliation Processes

2011 ◽  
Vol 80-81 ◽  
pp. 221-224
Author(s):  
Xue Qing Yue ◽  
Yan Lu ◽  
Dong Hua Lu
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Graphite Particle ◽  
Structural Evolution ◽  
Intercalation Compounds ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Flake Graphite ◽  
Material Particle ◽  
Graphite Intercalation ◽  
Reaction Degree

In order to investigate the structural evolution of natural flake graphite with different particle sizes during the intercalation and exfoliation process, we used three natural graphites, 35, 50 and 80 mesh, as the raw material and investigated the characteristics of the three chemically prepared graphite intercalation compounds (GICs) of H2SO4 and the three corresponding residue GICs (RGICs). Expanded graphites (EGs) were prepared by rapidly heating the RGICs to 1000 °C in a muffle. The Results show that with decreasing the raw graphite particle size, the oxidizing reaction degree of GIC increases, but the intercalating reaction degree decreases. For RGICs, the relative ratio of RGIC phase in a sample decreases with decreasing the raw material particle size. In addition, decreasing the raw graphite particle size decreases the expanded volume of EG.

scholarly journals Effect of grain particle size on energy values and chemical components of diets for Label Rouge broilers

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heloisa Baleroni Rodrigues de Godoy ◽  
Kênia Ferreira Rodrigues ◽  
Alessandra Gimenez Mascarenhas ◽  
Eder de Sousa Fernandes ◽  
Saullo Diogo de Assis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Grain Sorghum ◽  
Geometric Standard Deviation ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Ether Extract ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Ground Corn

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to determine the apparent metabolizable energy (AME) and nitrogen-corrected AME (AMEn) values as well as the metabolizability coefficients of dry matter, protein, and ether extract of corn, pearl millet, and sorghum in different particle sizes for slow-growing broilers. Two experiments were carried out involving 280 chicks of the Label Rouge® Naked Neck broiler line, with 140 chicks allotted to each experiment in a completely randomized design. Treatments consisted of a reference diet and a test diet (60% reference diet + 40% feedstuff). The feedstuffs were tested and particle size (expressed as geometric mean diameter [GMD, μm] and geometric standard deviation [GSD], respectively) results were 816 and 1.73 for coarsely ground corn, 794 and 1.75 for finely ground corn, 1.517 and 1.92 for pearl millet grain, 760 and 1.63 for finely ground pearl millet (Experiment 1); and 1,866 and 1.86 for whole grain sorghum, 919 and 1.62 for coarsely ground sorghum, and 878 and 1.72 for finely ground sorghum (Experiment 2). A metabolism trial was conducted by using the total excreta collection method to obtain the AME and AMEn values as well as the metabolizability coefficients of dry matter, protein, and ether extract. The energy metabolization coefficient did not differ (P > 0.05) between the grains in the different tested particle sizes. However, there was an improvement in the metabolizability coefficients of dry matter, nitrogen, and ether extract as the particle size of corn was increased. In conclusion, larger grain particle sizes improve the metabolizability of nutrients and energy for slow-growing broilers. Whole-grain sorghum has limited nutritional utilization for slow-growing birds up to 21 days of age.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Physical, Mechanical and Acoustic Properties of Arundo donax L. Biomass in Low Pressure and Temperature Particleboards

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1361
Author(s):  
Maria Teresa Ferrandez-García ◽  
Antonio Ferrandez-Garcia ◽  
Teresa Garcia-Ortuño ◽  
Clara Eugenia Ferrandez-Garcia ◽  
Manuel Ferrandez-Villena
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
Giant Reed ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
New Mineral ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Insulation Material

Traditionally, plant fibres have been used as a raw material for manufacturing construction materials; however, in the last century, they have been replaced by new mineral and synthetic materials with manufacturing processes that consume a large amount of energy. The objective of this study was to determine the mechanical, physical and acoustic properties of panels made from giant reed residues. The article focuses on evaluating the acoustic absorption of the boards for use in buildings. The materials used were reed particles and urea–formaldehyde was used as an adhesive. The panels were produced with three particle sizes and the influence that this parameter had on the properties of the board was evaluated. To determine the absorption coefficient, samples were tested at frequencies ranging from 50 to 6300 Hz. The results showed that the boards had a medium absorption coefficient for the low and high frequency range, with significant differences depending on the particle size. The boards with 2–4 mm particles could be classified as Class D sound absorbers, while boards with particle sizes of 0.25–1 mm showed the greatest sound transmission loss. Unlike the acoustic properties, the smaller the particle size used, the better the mechanical properties of the boards. The results showed that this may be an appropriate sound insulation material for commercial use.

A lysimeter study of the water balance of border-check irrigated perennial pasture

2004 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 151 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bethune ◽  
Q. J. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Dry Matter Production ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Deep Drainage ◽  
Pasture Production ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Loam Soil

The dairy industry is a major user of water in northern Victoria and southern New South Wales. Water is typically applied to pasture using the border-check irrigation system. The border-check system is largely gravity driven and thus energy efficient. However, deep drainage can potentially be high because the system allows only limited control over the depth of water applied in each irrigation event. For this reason, heavy soils are regarded as the most suitable for border-check irrigation. This study quantified net deep drainage (deep drainage less capillary rise) under border-check irrigated pasture on a Goulburn clay loam soil. Additionally, the study investigated the extent to which irrigation frequency and watertable conditions influence water use, dry matter production and deep drainage. The water balance and dry matter production were monitored over 2.5 years in a lysimeter facility in northern Victoria. The Goulburn clay loam is representative of the heavier textured soils used for border-check irrigation of pasture in northern Victoria. The average measured net deep drainage was 4 mm/year. This indicates that relatively small levels of net deep drainage can be achieved under well-managed border-check irrigation on a Goulburn clay loam soil. Net deep drainage losses were greatest following winter, when rainfall exceeded pasture water use for an extended period. Increasing the interval between irrigation events resulted in reduced plant water use, infiltration of irrigation water, rainfall runoff and pasture production. However, increasing the interval did not impact on net deep drainage or water use efficiency. Depth of watertable had a relatively minor impact on the water balance.

scholarly journals PENGARUH pH LARUTAN DAN UKURAN PARTIKEL ABU SEKAM PADI TERHADAP PENURUNAN KADAR CONGO RED

Molekul ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Tien Setyaningtyas ◽  
Uyi Sulaeman
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Congo Red ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Particle Sizes

Rice husk used as a raw material to produce the rice husk ash. The purpose of this research were to determine the optimum contact time and maximum pH of congo red adsorption by rice husk ash, to find out the influence of particle size to adsorption The rice husk was washed, then soaked in HCl 3.84 M to remove mineral impurities, and it was dried and heated for four hours at the temperature 6000 C. The yield gained from this research is 23.44%. Optimum contact time started at after five minutes and maximum pH is six for the tree mention particle sizes 50, 100 and 140 mesh. Particle size didn’t give any significant effect to adsorption process with percent decreasing of congo red is 84.97 %, 90.39 %, 89.32 % respectively.

scholarly journals Parametric Study of Matisaa Gray Rock as a Potential Clinker Material

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
Mwendwa Geoffrey ◽  
Motochi Isaac ◽  
Otieno Fredrick
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Size Composition ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Saturation Factor ◽  
Clinker Production

This study aimed at evaluating Matisaa gray rock (MGR) for clinker production. MGR is naturally abundant in Matisaa, a rural area in Mwingi West District, Kitui county, Kenya. It is locally used as a gabion filler and other concrete structures with desirable physico-mechanical properties. This research employed a controlled experimental design to determine the clinker qualification of MGR. This was based on particle size analysis and raw meal moduli. The standard sieve tests and a Blaine meter were used in the determination of particle size while the raw meal moduli were determined from the respective cement oxides in MGR, which were determined using wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer. It was observed that 69.65% of the particle size composition of MGR was less than 90 . Out of this composition, 71.60% of the particle sizes were less than 45 , contributing to a specific surface area of 292.5 . The hydraulic modulus (2.05 – 2.61) and lime saturation factor (0.87 – 0.98) are quite desirable though the silica and alumina ratios are higher than the standard range due to the low proportions of  and  content. The sulfatisation modulus is also undesirable due to the high content of . Thus, without beneficiation, Matisaa gray rock would lead to the production of low-quality clinker. However, the general parametric comparison of Matisaa gray rock with Konza shows that it has the potential for utilization as a clinker raw material.

scholarly journals Nutritional value, total dry matter losses, effluent production and pollutant potential in Brachiaria brizantha cv. Paiaguás grass

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 675-683
Author(s):  
J.M. Saute ◽  
T.T. Tres ◽  
M.P. Osmari ◽  
S.L. Silva ◽  
J.L.P. Daniel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Brachiaria Brizantha ◽  
Aerobic Stability ◽  
Compaction Density

ABSTRACT The objective of the present study was to evaluate losses, production and polluting potential of the effluent, nutritional value and aerobic stability of silages of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Paiaguás grass, in different particle sizes and compaction density in silage. Three theoretical particle sizes (TTP 5; 8 and 12mm) and three compaction densities (DC 550; 600 and 650kg/m3) were evaluated, distributed in a factorial design (3 x 3), with four repetitions. The highest volume of effluent was found in silages with higher compaction densities (600 and 650kg/m3) and lower TTP (5 and 8mm). The highest chemical oxygen demand and biochemical oxygen demand were registered in the treatment with TTP of 5mm and higher DC (600 and 650kg/m3). Greater in vitro digestibility of DM was verified in the silage chopped at 5 and 8mm. There was no break in aerobic stability for 216 hours. Silage with a low compaction density 550kg/m3 and processing with a theoretical particle size of 12mm reduces effluent losses. In general, the nutritional value of Paiaguás grass was not influenced by the treatments. Different particle sizes and compaction density did not change the aerobic stability of silages.

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