SIZING OF THE DEPERICARP SYSTEM

You need to calculate the following ;

• the fibre volume
• the air required for transporting the fibre
• the separation velocity of the fibre and the nuts
• the separation column and the transport duct dimensions
• mass flow rate of air
• the selection of the fan with right volume flow rate and the choice of corresponding motor

NUTRIENT CONTENT OF EMPTY FRUIT BUNCHES

• Nitrogen (N) - 0.44
• Phosphorous (P) - 0.144
• Potassium (K) - 2.24
• Magnesium (Mg) - 0.36
• Calcium (Ca) - 0.36

# Composition as a percentage to dry matter

RATE OF EMPTY BUNCH APPLICATION

• circle mulching of newly planted and immature palms - 15 to 25 t per ha per yr
• mature palms on coastal soil - 25 to 40 t per ha per yr
• mature palm on inland soils - 35 to 70 t per ha per yr