Tob. Sci., 1975, 19-08, p. 20-21, ISSN.0082-4523
Air flow and static pressure in deep beds of chopped tobacco leaves
Engineering Research Service, Agriculture Canada, Research Branch, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Agriculture Canada, Research Branch, Research Station, Delhi, Ontario, Canada
Static pressure requirements and air flow in deep beds of chopped whole plant tobacco (122 cm) have been investigated to determine the limitations for deep bed drying of this product. It is concluded that mechanical means of lifting and mixing the...