Milling efficiency and technology
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Research outcomes: Optimised mill transport and logistics. Mill capacity and efficiency is optimised through improved processes, technology and value chain coordination and collaboration.
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Item Impact of chopper harvesting on the translation of field CCS to factory realised CCS : SRDC final report SD01007(BSES, 2001) Davis, RJ; Norris, CPThis project was designed to investigate the impact of chopper harvesting on CCS at the mill relative to measured CCS levels of cane in the field, as part of the reason behind declining CCS. Background for the project was provided mainly by field trials evaluating harvesting best practice, and sugar balance studies in the Mulgrave Mill area. These projects identified significant losses in cane CCS during the harvesting process, and an increase in CCS of leaf and trash between the field and the factory. They also indicated less depression of CCS than expected at low harvester cleaning intensities where extraneous matter levels in the cane supply were high. The exact magnitude of the losses, the mechanisms causing losses, and the fate of lost sugar have not been clearly identified, and this project was designed to clarify these issues. The chopper test rig developed for research on chopper performance was used in the project to help clarify the role of the chopper system in loss of sugar during harvesting.Item Upgrading load and speed limits for cane transport vehicles : SRDC final project report SD01004(BSES, 2001) Robotham, BG; Norris, CP; Geddes, RGThe primary objective of this project was to reduce costs associated with the haulout of cane by facilitating the continued development of haulout equipment, appropriate to the needs of the industry. This was achieved by:Item Developing a framework for advancing road transportation of sugarcane : SRDC final report SD98013(BSES, 1998) Robotham, BG; Norris, CPAn objective of this project was to initiate a research program for the road transportation of sugarcane. Future research projects will be undertaken with the knowledge and cooperation of key parties and therefore have realistic and achievable goals. This project has encouraged communication between road regulators, manufacturers of haulout equipment, suppliers of tyres and suspension systems, users of haulout equipment, researchers and cane growers and thus created a cooperative environment for future research in this area. In addition to the initially specified objectives, this project has addressed the current issue of legislation not adequately covering the newer types of haulouts and the non-conformity of many haulouts to current regulations.