Mali, Cottonseed Preparation
Project: Cottonseed cleaning and decorticating
Location: Sikasso, Mali
Capacity: 400t per day input
Year of construction: 2010
Process: cottonseed dedust, destoner, impurities removal, decorticating, husk removal.
Challenge
Cotton lint on seeds too long, apt to clog. Seeds not sliding down.
Solution
Interline the chute and bucket with smooth materials to help seeds flow down easier.