Forced-air drying of baled alfalfa hay

Small rectangular bales of alfalfa were successfully dried using two forced-air drying systems with heat from LP gas, solar energy (with off-peak electricity on some tests) or ambient air, and with average dry matter densities of alfalfa ranging from 80 to 166 kg/m3 (5.0-10.4 lb/ft3) with average mo...

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Published inTransactions of the ASAE Vol. 35; no. 2
Main Authors Parker, B.F. (University of Kentucky, Lexington), White, G.M, Lindley, M.R, Gates, R.S, Collins, M, Lowry, S, Bridges, T.C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.1992
Subjects
ALFALFA
ENERGIA SOLAR
ENERGIE SOLAIRE
ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA
ETATS UNIS
FOIN
HENO
LUZERNE
MISE EN BALLE
PRENSADO EN BALAS
SECADO POR VENTILACION
SECHAGE PAR VENTILATION
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Summary:Small rectangular bales of alfalfa were successfully dried using two forced-air drying systems with heat from LP gas, solar energy (with off-peak electricity on some tests) or ambient air, and with average dry matter densities of alfalfa ranging from 80 to 166 kg/m3 (5.0-10.4 lb/ft3) with average moisture contents up to 37% (w.b.). The drying rates, pressure requirements for forced flow, psychrometric data, and hay quality before and after drying are reported. The data and a developed "drying parameter" for small rectangular alfalfa bales provide guidance for design of baled hay dryers
Bibliography:P06
9310595
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ISSN:0001-2351
2151-0059
DOI:10.13031/2013.28640