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Major dry bulk refers to commodities that are transported in large quantities without packaging, such as coal, iron ore, grain, and cement. These goods are usually carried in bulk carriers and are traded in the global commodities market. The transportation of major dry bulk plays a crucial role in supporting various industries, including construction, agriculture, and energy production.

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Bulk density is a major physical property in designing the logistic system for biomass handling. The size, shape, moisture content, individual particle density, and surface characteristics are few factors affecting the bulk density. This research investigates the effects of true particle lengths ranging from 6 to 50 mm and moisture contents ranging from 8% to 60% wet basis (wb) on the bulk density of wheat straw and switchgrass. Three types of particle densities of straw and switchgrass measured were: a hollow particle density assuming a hollow cylindrical geometry, a solid particle density assuming a solid cylindrical geometry, and a particle density measured using a gas pycnometer at a gas pressure of 40 kPa. The bulk density of both loose-fill and packed-fill biomass samples was examined. The calculated wet and dry bulk density ranged from 24 to 111 kg m-3 for straw and from 49 to 266 kg m-3 for switchgrass. The corresponding tapped bulk density ranged from 34 to 130 kg m-3 for straw and 68 to 323 kg m-3 for switchgrass. The increase in bulk density due to tapping the container was from 10% for short 6-mm particles to more than 50% for long 50-mm particles. An equation relating the bulk density of stems as a function of moisture content, dry bulk density, and particle size was developed. After the validation of this bulk density equation, the relationship would be highly useful in designing the logistics system for large-scale transport of biomass to a biorefinery. The bulk density and particle density data of uniform particles would be important, if straw and switchgrass is used for pulping and paper making.


What is the bulk modulus of balsa?

The bulk modulus of balsa wood ranges from 1.1-1.5 GPa.


What is the bulk modulus of shale?

The bulk modulus of shale typically ranges from 15 to 30 GPa, depending on factors such as composition and porosity.


What is the bulk modulus of incompressible liquid?

The bulk modulus of an incompressible liquid is theoretically infinite, as it does not experience any volume change when subjected to external pressure. Since incompressible liquids are considered to have a constant volume, their bulk modulus is undefined.


What is bulk modulus steel?

Bulk modulus is a measure of a material's resistance to compression. For steel, bulk modulus refers to its ability to withstand changes in pressure without significant volume change. It is a measure of the material's stiffness and is an important property in engineering applications.

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