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Development and optimisation of a silo cover based on renewable resources
Project
Project code: N/12/19
Contract period: 01.10.2012
- 31.12.2014
Purpose of research: Applied research
Silage is mainly used as animal forage or biogas feedstock. Bunkers, trenches or clamps are mainly covered with plastic foils. The covering and frequently uncovering of silage storages is labour-intensive. The development of an innovative and at best also edible silage covering system would be very interesting for reasons like cost reductions, labour protection and ecological protection. Such alternative silage covering should be usable for both, animal forage as well as biogas plants. The aim of this project is to optimise the patented bi-component blend based on renewable resources (oil, water, natural rubber and jelling agent) as spray-application to replace the conventional silo cover to ensure high quality silage. The 'new' biobased material has to be air-thight, water-proof, acid-resistant and flexible. The trial under natural conditions is the ageing resistance (work life one year) that has to be improved.
Section overview
Subjects
- Process engineering
- Renewable Resources
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Technology and Support Centre in the Centre of Excellence for Renewable Resources (TFZ)
