pnut pnut Peanut Science 0095-3679 0095-3679 American Peanut Research and Education Society 10.3146/i0095-3679-9-2-5 Articles Compacting and Baling Mill Run Peanut Hulls for Transport and Storage W. O. Slay 1, W. G. Ferguson 1, and J. W. Alford 2 Industrial Engineer and Engineering Technician, USDA, ARS, National Peanut Research Laboratory, Dawson, GA 31742 General Manager, Dothan Oil Mill Company, Peanut Shelling Plant, Headland, AL 36345

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 7 1982 9 2 65 67 1 9 1982 American Peanut Research and Education Society 1982 American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstract

Mill run peanut hulls (Florunner) were compacted and baled with a modified 18.7 kW longitudinal press. Hull density was increased from 128 to 385 kg/m3. The bale dimensions were designed for loading and transport on standard 12.2-m long flatbed trailers. Labor and energy costs for baling were approximately $8 per tonne. Total costs for hulls delivered in truckload quantities were $14 to $18 per tonne. Bales of hulls stored for one year in both indoor and outdoor locations remained in satisfactory condition. Rain did not appear to penetrate the bales more than a few centimeters and internal temperatures did not exceed 79 C.

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