Study of the coefficient of friction caused by the seed cotton flow action in pneumatic polyethylene pipes

Abstract

This study aimed to improve the quality indicators of cotton by replacing traditional steel pipes with polyethylene pipes in cotton ginning enterprises. The research involved adding erucamide product to the polyethylene composition and applying it to the cotton ginning process. The damage processes to cotton fibers during the seed cotton flow action in pneumatic steel pipes were studied. The installation of polyethylene pipes was found to significantly improve the quality of the chipboard. The advantages and disadvantages of using polyethylene pipes were considered, and the damage levels to cotton fibers were assessed. The results highlight the benefits of using polyethylene pipes in cotton ginning enterprises to produce high-quality cotton fibers and seeds.