Loose bagasse piles built up mechanically
or pneumatically with moist bagasse are
only suitable for short—term storage as
sufficient moisture and oxygen remains in
the pile for deterioration of cellulose
to continue. However, if bulk piles of
moist bagasse built up mechanically or
pneumatically are moistened and compacted
by bulldozers to limit the presence of
air, deterioration is inhibited and
bagasse can be stored for somewhat longer
periods.