Rosilene, We had a bulk density fo 8-11 lb/ft3 (x 16 = 128-176 kg/m3) from the mill in Hawaii (Paia) for our gasification tests. Dry bulk density for chopped bagasse was 6-12 lb/ft3. Regards, Tom Miles At 03:41 PM 1/21/00 -0200, Antonio G. P. Hilst wrote: >Rosilene, >It varies with handling and humidity; I use for design purposes 100 kg/m3. I think >Hugot, in Sugar engineers Handbook, recomends the same value. The 700 kg/m3 value >is for pressed bagasse. >See John Farmer, "The Theory, Design and Operation of Multiple Barreled Screw >Presses for Bagasse", in the ISSCT 16th meeting, page 8. >Antonio > >Rosilene Nascimento wrote: > > > Dear list members, > > > > I would like to know if any of you have data concerning to bagasse apparent > > density. I know it is closely related to the particle size distribution and its > > moisture. I've found some values ranging from 110 to 700 kg/m3 (!?!?!) in the > > current literature. Can you help me suggesting any references or experimental > > values? > > > > Kindly, > > Rosilene > > > > The Gasification List is sponsored by > > USDOE BioPower Program http://www.eren.doe.gov/biopower/ > > and PRM Energy Systems http://www.prmenergy.com > > Other Sponsors, Archives and Information > > http://www.crest.org/renewables/gasification-list-archive > > http://solstice.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/gasref.shtml > > http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/ > > http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/carbon.shtml > >The Gasification List is sponsored by >USDOE BioPower Program http://www.eren.doe.gov/biopower/ >and PRM Energy Systems http://www.prmenergy.com >Other Sponsors, Archives and Information >http://www.crest.org/renewables/gasification-list-archive >http://solstice.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/gasref.shtml >http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/ >http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/carbon.shtml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thomas R. Miles tmiles@teleport.com Technical Consultants, Inc. Tel (503) 292-0107/646-1198 1470 SW Woodward Way Fax (503) 292-2919/646-4406 Portland, Oregon, USA 97225 The Gasification List is sponsored by USDOE BioPower Program http://www.eren.doe.gov/biopower/ and PRM Energy Systems http://www.prmenergy.com Other Sponsors, Archives and Information http://www.crest.org/renewables/gasification-list-archive http://solstice.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/gasref.shtml http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/ http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/carbon.shtml
