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Research Project: Enhancing the Quality, Utility, Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Western and Long-Staple Cotton through Improvements in Harvesting, Processing, and Utilization

Location: Cotton Ginning Research

Title: Cryogenically treated gin saw wear test-Second season

Author
item Hughs, Sidney
item Hardin Iv, Robert

Submitted to: National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/6/2016
Publication Date: 5/20/2016
Citation: Hughs, S.E., Hardin Iv, R.G. 2016. Cryogenically treated gin saw wear test-Second season. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2016, New Orleans, LA. p. 881-882. 2016 CD ROM

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This is the second year of comparative testing of crygenically treated gin saws versus standard gin saws. Paired sets of standard and experimental saws were installed in Lummus saw gin stands that were operated side by side during the 2015/2016 ginning season. Test criteria will include saw wear evaluation at the end of the ginning season. The hypothesis being tested is that the experimental gin saws have superior wear properties when compared to standard gin saws. This test is currently underway as of October 14, 2015.