Projects

Ginning and Processing Research to Enhance Quality, Profitability, and Textile Utility of Western Cottons Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418370

High Speed Roller Ginning in a Commercial Ginning Plant Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 409804

Differential Roller Ginning Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 409987

Using Conveying Air Temperature to Predict Seed Cotton Moisture Content Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 416663

Investigating Gin Stands and Lint Cleaners to Improve the Quality of Upland Cotton Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411827

Publications

Conventional and High-Speed Roller Ginning of Upland Cotton in Commercial Gins - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-Sep-09)

Using Cyclones Effectively at Cotton Gins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Hughs, S.E. 2009. Using cyclones effectively at cotton gins. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(4):563-576.

Fractionation of Foreign Matter in Ginned Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2009. Fractionation of Foreign Matter in Ginned Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol. 52(2): 419-426.

Diagramming the path of a seed coat fragment on experimental lint cleaner grid bars - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2009. Diagramming the path of a seed coat fragment on experimental lint cleaner grid bars. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2009 CD 521-530.

Lag set selection of the multibar sawless lint cleaner using desirability functions - (Abstract) - (28-Nov-08)

Evaluating a Fiberglass Roller Covering on a Roller Gin Stand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Gamble, G.R. 2008. Evaluating a fiberglass roller covering on a roller gin stand. Journal of Cotton Science. 12:143-149.

Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Lag set evaluation results - (Abstract)

Holt, G.A., Baker, R.V., Barnes, E., Armijo, C.B., Gamble, G.R. 2008. Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Lag set evaluation results [abstract]. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, June 30-Jul 2, 2008. CDROM.

Manual Fractionation of MDTA-3 Trash Removed from Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Manual Fractionation of MDTA-3 Trash Removed from Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Providence, RI. Paper No. 084182. 19 pages.

Innovative Technique to Evaluate Lint Cleaner Grid Bar Designs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2008. Innovative technique to evaluate lint cleaner grid bar designs. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 8-11, 2008, Nashville, TN. 2008 CDROM.

Pneumatic Fractionator for Cleaning Ginned Lint - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Barnes, E.B. 2008. Pneumatic fractionator for cleaning ginned lint. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 8-11, 2008, Nashville, TN. 2008 CDROM.

Particulate Emission Profile of a Cotton Gin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2008. Particulate emission profile of a cotton gin. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(2):145-151.

Comparison of Five Small-Scale Laboratory Gins to Seven Commercial Gins Sampled Across the Cotton Belt - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Comparison of Five Small-Scale Laboratory Gins to Seven Commercial Gins Sampled Across the Cotton Belt. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Nashville, TN. CD ROM pp 737-752.

High-speed roller ginning in commercial gin plants in 2005 and 2006 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B. 2008. High-speed roller ginning in commercial gin plants in 2005 and 2006. In: Proceedings of the World Cotton Research Conference, September 9-15, 2007, Lubbock, Texas. 2007 CDROM.

Beltwide Cotton Quality Study - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Boykin Jr, J.C., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Beltwide cotton quality study. In: Proceedings of the World Cotton Research Conference, September 9-15, 2007, Lubbock, Texas. 2007 CDROM.

Survey of seed-cotton and lint cleaning equipment in US roller gins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Gamble, G.R., Hughs, S.E. 2007. Survey of seed-cotton and lint cleaning equipment in US roller gins. Journal of Cotton Science. 11:128-140.

Effects of Harvesting and Seed-Cotton Cleaning on a Cotton with a Fragile Seed Coat - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2007. Effects of harvesting and seed-cotton cleaning on a cotton with a fragile seed coat. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12,2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM p. 728.

Beltwide Gin Sampling - First Season - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Boykin Jr, J.C., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2007. Beltwide gin sampling - first season. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM p. 1930-1935.

A Dust Abatement Device for Harvest - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Hughs, S.E., Heerema, R.J. 2007. A dust abatement device for harvest. Proceedings Western Pecan Growers Association, March 4-5, 2007, Las Cruces, NM. p. 19-22.

High Speed Roller Ginning of Upland Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N. 2006. High speed roller ginning of upland cotton. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(2):137-143.

Harvesting and Ginning a Cotton with a Fragile Seed Coat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2006. Harvesting and ginning a cotton with a fragile seed coat. Journal of Cotton Science. 10:311-318.

Cotton Harvest Preparation Using Thermal Energy - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Brashears, A.D., McAlister III, D.D., Showler, A., Fletcher, R.S. 2006. Cotton harvest preparation using thermal energy. LP Gas Global Technology Conference. 19th World LP Gas Forum, October 17-20, 2006, Chicago, IL. 2006 CDROM.

Efficiency of Current Seed-Cotton and Lint Cleaning Machinery at Us Roller Gins - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E. 2006. Efficiency of current seed-cotton and lint cleaning machinery at US roller gins. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 051101.

Collection efficiency evaluation of baffle-type pre-separator configurations: Effects of baffle location and inlet velocities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Armijo, C.B., Wang, L. 2007. Collection efficiency evaluation of baffle-type pre-separator configurations: Effects of baffle location and inlet velocities. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(3):347-355.

Cotton Harvest Preparation Using Thermal Energy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Showler, A., Fletcher, R.S., Brashears, A.D., McAlister III, D.D. 2006. Cotton harvest preparation using thermal energy. Transactions of the ASABE. 49(3):617-622.

Performance Tests of An Experimental Roller Gin Stand Covering Material - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Gamble, G.R., McAlister, D.D. 2006. Performance tests of an experimental roller gin stand covering material. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 646-650.

Harvesting and Ginning a Fragile Seed Coat Cotton - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Barnes, E.M., Gillum, M.N. 2006. Harvesting and ginning a fragile seed coat cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 556-566.

Fertility and Toxicity of Potting Soils Prepared for Ginning and Dairy Wastes Anaerobic Digestate - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Lindemann, W.C., Lewis, B.E., Flynn, R.P. 2006. Fertility and toxicity of potting soils prepared for ginning and dairy wastes anaerobic digestate. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 402-409.

A New Approach to Roller Ginning to Preserve Fiber Length - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B., Van Doorn, D.W., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N. 2006. A new approach to roller ginning to preserve fiber length. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 642-645.

Effect of Thermal Defoliator on Cotton Leaf Desiccation, Senescence, Post-Harvest Regrowth, and Lint Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Showler, A., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2006. Effect of thermal defoliator on cotton leaf desiccation, senescence, post-harvest regrowth, and lint quality. Journal of Cotton Science. 9:229-237.

Ginning a Cotton with a Fragile Seed Coat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N., Barnes, E.M. 2006. Ginning a cotton with a fragile seed coat. Journal of Cotton Science. 10:46-52.

Survey of Current Seed-Cotton and Lint Cleaning Practices in Us Roller Ginning Plants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B. 2005. Survey of current seed-cotton and lint cleaning practices in US roller ginning plants. ASAE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 041166.

Boll Weevil Kill Rates by Gin Processing and Bale Compression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Staten, R.T. 2006. Boll weevil kill rates by gin processing and bale compression. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 22(1):45-50.

Cotton Harvest Preparation Using Thermal Energy - (Other) - (15-Jul-05)

Converting Gin and Dairy Wastes to Methane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Hanson, A.T., Samani, Z.A., Macias-Corral, M.A., Smith, G.B., Riordan, J.T. 2005. Converting gin and dairy wastes to methane. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(3):1197-1201.

Modifying the Stationary Knife on a Roller Gin Stand to Gin Upland Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N., 2005. Modifying the stationary knife on a roller gin stand to gin upland cotton. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 21(5):777-785.

A Study of Bale Moisture Addition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chun, D.T., Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Baker, K.D., Mcalister III, D. 2006. A study of bale moisture addition. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(2):325-330.

Particulate Concentration Measurement at a New Mexico Cotton Gin - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2005. Particulate concentration measurement at a New Mexico cotton gin. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 553-559. 2005 CDROM.

Ginning a Fragile Seed Coat Cotton - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E., Gillum, M.N., Barnes, E.M. 2005. Ginning a fragile seed coat cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 813-820. 2005 CDROM.

Investigation of the Effects of Lint Cleaning Machinery Loading on Fiber Quality at a Commercial Roller Gin. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E. 2005. Investigation of the effects of lint cleaning machinery loading on fiber quality at a commercial roller gin. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 789-794. 2005 CDROM.

Thermal Defoliation in 2004 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C., Brashears, A. D., Showler, A.T., Fletcher, R.S., Hutmacher, R.B., Godfrey, L.D., McGuire, M.R., Bancroft, J.S. 2005. Thermal defoliation in 2004. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council, Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 648-656. 2005 CDROM.

An Engineering Analysis of a Method Used to Determine Property Line Setback Distances for Cotton Gins - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E., Green, J.K., Norman, B.M., Capareda, S.C., Hamm, L.B., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2005. An engineering analysis of a method used to determine property line setback distances for cotton gins. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 614-629. 2005 CDROM.

Preliminary Evaluation of the Baffle-Type Pre-Separator in Terms of Baffle Location, Critical Air Velocity, and Loading Rate - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Armijo, C.B., Wang, L. 2005. Preliminary evaluation of the baffle-type pre-separator in terms of baffle location, critical air velocity, and loading rate. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 469-485. 2005 CDROM.

Experimental Thermal Defoliator Trials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., McAlister,III, D.D., Lewis, B.E. 2004. Experimental thermal defoliator trials. The Journal of Cotton Science. 8(4):230-242. Available: http://www.cotton.org/journal/current/cfm

2003 Thermal Defoliation Trials - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., McAlister, D.D., Brashears, A.D., McGuire, M.R., Lewis, B. E., Hutmacher, R.B., Roberts, B.A. 2004. 2003 Thermal defoliation trials. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council. 2004 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-9, 2004, San Antonio, Texas. 2004 CDROM. p. 755-759.

Bale Moisture Addition - a Case Study - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hughs, S.E., McAlister III, D.D., Armijo, C.B., Baker, K.D. 2004. Bale moisture addition - a case study. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council. 2004 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-9, 2004, San Antonio, Texas. 2004 CDROM. p. 2995-3001.

Fiber Quality of Roller Ginned Upland Cotton - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N. 2004. Fiber quality of roller ginned upland cotton. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council. 2004 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-9, 2004, San Antonio, Texas. 2004 CDROM. p. 947.

Varying the Number of Blades on the Roller-Gin Rotary Knife - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N., Van Doorn, D.W. 2004. Varying the number of blades on the roller-gin rotary knife. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 20(4):399-405.

Converting Gin and Dairy Wastes to Methane - (Proceedings/Symposium)

FUNK, P.A., ARMIJO, C.B., HANSON, A.T., SAMANI, Z.A., MACIAS-CORRAL, M.A., SMITH, G.B., RIORDAN, S.J. CONVERTING GIN AND DAIRY WASTES TO METHANE. ANIMAL, AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PROCESSING WASTES SYMPOSIUM. 2003. p. 333-340.

Roller Ginning Upland Cotton at High Capacities - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Armijo, C.B., Gillum, M.N. Roller ginning upland cotton at high capacities. CD-ROM. Memphis, TN:National Cotton Council. 2003.

Thermal Defoliation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., McAlister, D.D., Brashears, A.D., Bancroft, J.S., Roberts, B.A., Lewis, B.E. 2003. Thermal defoliation. National Cotton Council. CD-ROM p. 2549-2553.

Methane from Gin and Dairy Wastes - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Hanson, A.T., Samani, Z.A., Smith, G.B., Riordan, S.J.T. Methane from gin and dairy wastes. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences. 2003 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 6-10, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee. 2003 CDROM. p. 2528-2532.

Pink Bollworm Pheromone Dispenser Harvest Losses - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Lewis, B.E. 2003. Pink bollworm pheromone dispenser harvest losses. National Cotton Council. CD-ROM p 2516-2517.

Boll Weevil Survival in the Ginning System - (Proceedings/Symposium)

HUGHS, S.E., STATEN, R.T., ARMIJO, C.B. BOLL WEEVIL SURVIVAL IN THE GINNING SYSTEM. NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL BELTWIDE COTTON CONFERENCE. 2002. 6 p.

Thermal Defoliation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

FUNK, P.A., ARMIJO, C.B., LEWIS, B.E., STEINER, R.L., MCALISTER III, D.D. THERMAL DEFOLIATION. NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL BELTWIDE COTTON CONFERENCE. 2002. 7 p.