In the case of moist bulk storage, the
bagasse is constantly compacted as the
Pile grows. If wet bulk storage is used.
sufficient acidified water should be
added to the discharge chute as the
bagasse is discharged from the belt
conveyor to arrive at an 60% moisture
content in the bagasse Pile. The height
of mechanically piled bulk storage piles
may reach 25 meters. Bulldozers are used
to compact and shape the piles. It is
essential that the piles are well
compacted to exclude air: otherwise.
considerable deterioration of the bagasse
can occur. The piles are then maintained
at 80% moisture by water sprays. Belt
conveyor systems are expensive but have a
low power consumption. Protection
against corrosion can be a problem if
belt conveyors are used to reclaim
bagasse from wet bulk storage.