Method of producing switchgrass whole stalk bales at high densities optimized for transport on semi-trailer trucks to biorefineries
US9003965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB30B9/30
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method of baling switchgrass whole stalks into square bales at bulk densities between 12.5 and 20.5 lbs/ft3, optimized for highway transport after dry down to maximize semi-trailer truck payloads.
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