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This document summarizes the performance of Power Roll Gin Stands over five years, detailing cotton ginning efficiency, production trends, and the impact of mechanical upgrades. It compares bale production rates from dry and wet harvests and evaluates factors such as the effect of flap materials and RPM. The report highlights significant statistical data from gin seasons (2001-2003), demonstrating an increase in ginning capacity and labor costs per bale, while offering conclusions and insights that inform ongoing studies in ginning technology.
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Power Roll 2007:A Five Year Summary James W. Askew, Servico, Inc. G. A. Holt, USDA-ARS
Conclusions (2004) • 37-39 bales/hr common versus 36-38 bales/hr historically (dry harvest cotton). This is a subjective estimate.
Conclusions (2004) • 2003 Gin Season (dry harvest) – 40 of 81 days (49.4%) 700+ bales ginned. Six days 800+. • 2002 Gin Season (wet harvest) – 22 of 65 days (33.8%, PRT testing time excluded) 700+ bales ginned. Zero days 800+. • 2001 Gin Season (dry harvest) – 28 of 101 days (27.7%) 700+ bales ginned. Four days 800+.
Continuing Studies • Power roll flap material effect analyses • Power roll RPM effect analyses