Conclusions
From the results of the evaluated experimental
work, it can be stated that both wet baled stored
bagasse, raw “IN” and depithed “DH”, show a
greater deterioration and changes than in the case
of pre-dried baled (“PR”) stored bagasse. As an
important aspect which backs up this conclusion, it
can be pointed out for cases “IN” and “DH” that
1. The temperature profile makes evident an
intense temperature rise in the first eight days of
storage reaching values of up to 65'C in the case of
wet baled bagasse “IN” and “DH” followed by a
gradual decline until values of around 30 0C were
reached in 40 to 50 days, remaining constant for
the remainder storage time.
2. An increase of the difference between the
percentage of bagasse fiber before milling and after
milling was reported and this may constitute an
index of the “fragility degree” of the material.