A reed harvester, for production of reed fuel, was constructed. The harvester was built up on existing components. The harvester was tested on Lake Vaenern the winter 80/81. Despite intensive reconstruction work it never worked satisfactory. A self propelled Forage Harvester was tested regarding cutting and feeding equipment. The test gave a very positive result. A reed harvester shall probably be equipped like the Forage Harvester, i.e. with a cutter bar device with low reel and auger conveyor and closed feeding system with chain conveyors. Direct transportation of harvested reed to the combustion plant as well as transportation over a temporary interstorage was tested. Transportation of reed over an interstorage seems to be the most rational system. It is probable that the reed harvesting may be carried through on an economic basis if transportation cost is kept at a low level. The harvested reed was burnt in the combustion plant of Skoghallsverken without problems. The plant owner Billerud is interested to continue the development of reed energy. The crop per hectare of reed stands was less than expected. The low crop per hectare must be compensated by a higher ground speed to enable full working capacity. Normally five tons of reed should be harvested per hour. A new reed harvester is developed during summer 81. (ERA citation 08:045840)
Full Scale Test of Reed Harvesting Machines
1981
22 pages
Report
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English
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