Citrus Pellets

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Infobox on Citrus Pellets
Example of Citrus Pellets
Citruspellets.jpg
Facts
Origin This Table shows only a selection of the most important countries of origin and should not be thought of as exhaustive.
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • India
  • America: Brazil
  • Australia
Stowage factor (in m3/t) 1.68 m3/t
Angle of repose approx. 40°
Humidity / moisture
  • Relative humidity: 70%
  • Water content: 8 - 12%
  • Maximum equilibrium moisture content: 70%
Oil content 0.1 - 1.0%
Ventilation Recommended ventilation conditions: surface ventilation. As with bulk cargoes of expeller, pellets are also often not ventilated. In order to avoid moisture damage on the surface of the cargo, ventilation must not be performed with cold external air. The ventilation system must then be switched to return air.
Risk factors Citrus pellets are liable to the risk of self-heating/spontaneous combustion.

Citrus Pellets