Projects

AIR QUALITY ISSUES RELATED TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS AND PROCESSES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409201

HARVESTING AND GINNING PROCESSES TO ENHANCE THE PROFITABILITY OF STRIPPER COTTON Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408495

Publications

Manual Fractionation of MDTA-3 Trash Removed from Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Manual Fractionation of MDTA-3 Trash Removed from Lint Before and After Lint Cleaning. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Providence, RI. Paper No. 084182. 19 pages.

Estimating FRM PM10 sampler performance characteristics using particle size analysis and collocated TSP and PM10 samplers: Cotton gins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Capareda, S., Shaw, B., Lacey, R. 2008. Estimating FRM PM10 sampler performance characteristics using particle size analysis and collocated TSP and PM10 samplers: Cotton gins. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(2):695-702.

Update on field evaluation of EPA Method CTM-039 (PM2.5 Stack Sampling Method) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P. 2008. Update on field evaluation of EPA Method CTM-039 (PM2.5 Stack Sampling Method). In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 8-11, 2008, Nashville, Tennessee. 2008 CDROM.

PARTICULATE EMISSION PROFILE OF A COTTON GIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2008. Particulate emission profile of a cotton gin. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(2):145-151.

Comparison of Five Small-Scale Laboratory Gins to Seven Commercial Gins Sampled Across the Cotton Belt - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Boykin Jr, J.C., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Comparison of Five Small-Scale Laboratory Gins to Seven Commercial Gins Sampled Across the Cotton Belt. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Nashville, TN. CD ROM pp 737-752.

Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Cut point and slope - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Faulkner, W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B. 2008. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Cut point and slope. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(1):287-292.

Preliminary field evaluation of EPA Method CTM-039 (PM2.5 Stack Sampling Method) - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (07-Sep-07)

BELTWIDE COTTON QUALITY STUDY - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Boykin Jr, J.C., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2008. Beltwide cotton quality study. In: Proceedings of the World Cotton Research Conference, September 9-15, 2007, Lubbock, Texas. 2007 CDROM.

Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Collection efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Faulkner, W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B. 2007. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Collection efficiency. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(3):1053-1059.

Weed suppression potential of dry applied mulches used in bedding plant applications: Processed cotton gin byproducts versus conventional wood - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K.N., Pelletier, M.G., Duke, S.E. 2007. Weed suppression potential of dry applied mulches used in bedding plant applications: Processed cotton gin byproducts versus conventional wood. Journal of Cotton Science. 11:52-59.

BELTWIDE GIN SAMPLING - FIRST SEASON - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A., Boykin Jr, J.C., Valco, T.D., Findley, D.S., Barnes, E.M., Watson, M.D. 2007. Beltwide gin sampling - first season. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM p. 1930-1935.

Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Cut point and slope - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Faulkner, W.B., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B.W. 2007. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Cyclone cut point. In: Proceesings of the 2007 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 1542-1552.

A DUST ABATEMENT DEVICE FOR HARVEST - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Buser, M.D., Hughs, S.E., Heerema, R.J. 2007. A dust abatement device for harvest. Proceedings Western Pecan Growers Association, March 4-5, 2007, Las Cruces, NM. p. 19-22.

Examination of some currently available portable cotton bale moisture meters, 2006 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Byler, R.K., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Carroll, J.A. 2007. Examination of some currently available portable cotton bale moisture meters, 2006. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM pp. 676-684.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: BACKGROUND AND THEORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2007. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: Background and theory. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(1):221-228.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: AMBIENT PM10 SAMPLERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell Jr, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2007. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: Ambient PM10 samplers. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(1):229-240.

MULTIPLE SERIES CYCLONES FOR HIGH PARTICULATE MATTER CONCENTRATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2007. Multiple series cyclones for high particulate matter concentrations. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(2):131-136.

Theoretical study of the impact of particulate matter gravitational settling on ambient coarse particulate matter monitoring for agricultural emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, L., Parnell Jr, C.B., Buser, M.D. 2007. Theoretical study of the impact of particulate matter gravitational settling on ambient coarse particulate matter monitoring for agricultural emissions. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association. 57:111-115.

EFFECTS OF CYCLONE DIAMETER ON PERFORMANCE OF 1D3D CYCLONES: COLLECTION EFFICIENCY - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Faulkner, W.B., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B.W. 2006. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D cyclones: Collection efficiency. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 064165.

Collection efficiency evaluation of baffle-type pre-separator configurations: Effects of baffle location and inlet velocities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Armijo, C.B., Wang, L. 2007. Collection efficiency evaluation of baffle-type pre-separator configurations: Effects of baffle location and inlet velocities. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(3):347-355.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: AMBIENT PM2.5 SAMPLERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2007. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: Ambient PM2.5 samplers. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(1):241-254.

Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D and 2D2D cyclones - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Faulkner, W., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Shaw, B. 2006. Effects of cyclone diameter on performance of 1D3D and 2D2D cyclones. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM. p. 362-369.

PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A SERIES CYCLONE TEST - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2005. Preliminary results of a series cyclone test. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 054014.

A SIMULATED APPROACH TO ESTIMATING PM10 AND PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS DOWNWIND FROM COTTON GINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2005. A simulated approach to estimating PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations downwind from cotton gins. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(5):1919-1925.

COMPARISON OF COTTON-BASED HYDRO-MULCHES TO CONVENTIONAL WOOD AND PAPER HYDRO-MULCHES-STUDY II - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holt, G., Buser, M., Harmel, D., Potter, K. 2005. Comparison of cotton-based hydro-mulches and conventional wood and paper hydro-mulches--Study II. The Journal of Cotton Science. 9:128-134.

A Method of Estimating FRM PM10 Sampler Performance Characteristics Using Particle Size Analysis and Collocated TSP and PM10 Samplers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Capareda, S., Parnell, Jr., C., Shaw, B., Lacey, R. 2005. A method of estimating FRM PM10 sampler performance characteristics using particle size analysis and collocated TSP and PM10 samplers. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 054015.

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION IN THE DOWNWIND PLUME AND ITS IMPACT ON AMBIENT PM10 MONITORING FOR AGRICULTURAL EMISSIONS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wang, L., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Buser, M.D., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Capareda, S.C. 2005. Particle size distribution in the downwind plume and its impact on ambient PM10 monitoring for agricultural emissions. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 054046.

COMPARISON OF COTTON-BASED HYDRO-MULCHES VERSUS CONVENTIONAL WOOD AND PAPER HYDRO-MULCHES - STUDY 1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holt, G., Buser, M., Harmel, D., Potter, K., Pelletier, M.. 2005. Comparison of cotton-based hydro-mulches and conventional wood and paper hydro-mulches--Study 1. The Journal of Cotton Science. 9:121-127.

EVALUATION OF PROCESSED GIN WASTE FOR USE AS A HYDRO-MULCH - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Holt, G.A., Buser, M., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K. and Lee, E. 2005. Evaluation of processed gin waste for use as a hydromulch. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 2991-3000. 2005 CDROM.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Goodrich, L. Barry, Buser, Michael. 2005. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics. In: Proceedings of the California Plant and Soil Conference, California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy, February 1-2, 2005, Modesto, CA. p. 38-45.

PARTICULATE CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT AT A NEW MEXICO COTTON GIN - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hughs, S.E., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Buser, M.D. 2005. Particulate concentration measurement at a New Mexico cotton gin. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 553-559. 2005 CDROM.

AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF A METHOD USED TO DETERMINE PROPERTY LINE SETBACK DISTANCES FOR COTTON GINS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Hughs, S.E., Green, J.K., Norman, B.M., Capareda, S.C., Hamm, L.B., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2005. An engineering analysis of a method used to determine property line setback distances for cotton gins. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 614-629. 2005 CDROM.

COTTON GIN YARD AND ROAD DUST EMISSIONS AND THE RESULTING EFFECTS ON DOWNWIND SAMPLERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hamm, L.B., Buser, M.D., Capareda, S.C., Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W. 2005. Cotton gin yard and road dust emissions and the resulting effects on downwind samplers. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 602-613. 2005 CDROM.

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS OF COTTON GIN DUST AND ITS IMPACT ON PM10 CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENTS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Capareda, S.C., Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Green, J.K., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Wanjura, J.D. 2005. Particle size distribution analysis of cotton dust and its impact on PM10 concentration measurements. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 631-642. 2005 CDROM.

PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE BAFFLE-TYPE PRE-SEPARATOR IN TERMS OF BAFFLE LOCATION, CRITICAL AIR VELOCITY, AND LOADING RATE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buser, M.D., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Armijo, C.B., Wang, L. 2005. Preliminary evaluation of the baffle-type pre-separator in terms of baffle location, critical air velocity, and loading rate. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 469-485. 2005 CDROM.

APPLICATION OF THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) IN URBAN VERSUS RURAL ENVIRONMENTS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Capareda, S., Buser, M.B., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Wanjura, J., Wang, L., Faulkner, W.B. 2004. Application of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in urban versus rural environments. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 044016.

STUDY OF "BAFFLE TYPE PRE-SEPARATOR PLUS CYCLONE" ABATEMENT SYSTEMS FOR COTTON GINS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wang, L., Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, B., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Capareda, S.C., Buser, M.D. 2004. Study of "baffle type pre-separator plus cyclone" abatement systems for cotton gins. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 044017.

COMPARISON OF SOURCE TESTING AND BOUNDARY LINE TESTING FOR EMISSIONS FROM A COTTON GIN - (Other)

Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Buser, M. 2004. Comparison of source testing and boundary line testing for emissions from a cotton gin. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 044011.

CORRECTING PM10 OVER-SAMPLING PROBLEMS FOR AGRICULTURAL PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSIONS: PRELIMINARY STUDY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, L., Parnell, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Buser, M.D., Goodrich, L.B., Capareda, S.C. 2005. Correcting PM10 over-sampling problems for agricultural particulate matter emissions: preliminary study. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(2):749-755.

ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICULATE MATTER MEASUREMENTS ON RURAL SOURCES: APPROPRIATE BASIS FOR REGULATING COTTON GINS - (Other)

Buser, M.D. 2004. Errors associated with particulate matter measurements on rural sources: appropriate basis for regulating cotton gins [Ph.D. Dissertation]. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University. 348 p.

INSTRUMENT LIMITATIONS IN SIZING AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER - (Abstract)

Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A. 2004. Instrument limitations in sizing airborne particulate matter [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society.

A THEORETICAL APPROACH TO CORRECTING PM10 OVERSAMPLING PROBLEM FOR AGRICULTURAL DUST - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wang, L., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E., Goodrich, B.L., Capareda, S.C., Buser, M.D. 2004. A theoretical approach to correcting PM10 oversampling problem for agricultural dust. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 790-802.

THE COBY PROCESS: EROSION CONTROL STUDY RESULTS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Pelletier, M.G., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K.N., Lee, E. 2004. The COBY process: erosion control study results. In: Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 994-1000.

THE COBY PROCESS: BEDDING MULCH STUDY RESULTS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Pelletier, M.G., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K.N., Lee, E. 2004. The COBY Process: Bedding mulch study results. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 986-993.

A SIMULATED APPROACH TO ESTIMATING PM10 AND PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS DOWNWIND FROM COTTON GINS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wanjura, J.D., Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W. Lacey, R.E. 2004. A simulated approach to estimating PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations downwind from cotton gins. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 1034-1041.

EMISSION FACTORS FOR FIRST AND SECOND PICK PIMA COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughs, S.E., Buser, M.D., Isom, R. Emission factors for first- and second-pick Pima cotton. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 2004. v. 47(1). p. 29-35.

CHARACTERISTIC PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION FOR COTTON GINS: BASED ON THE 1996 AP-42 EMISSION FACTORS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2003. Characteristic particle size distribution for cotton gins: Based on the 1996 AP-42 Emission Factors. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 034113.

DISPERSION MODELING OF AGRICULTURAL LOW LEVEL POINT SOURCES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wanjura, J.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Lacey, R.E., Shaw, B.W., Buser, M.D. 2003. Dispersion modeling of agricultural low level point sources. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 034117. St. Joseph, MI:ASAE.

APPLICATION OF POWERED ROLL GIN STAND TECHNOLOGY TO GIN STANDS WITH LARGE DIAMETER SAWS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Laird, Joseph W., Holt, Gregory A., Buser, Michael D., Askew, James. 2003. Application of powered roll gin stand technology to gin stands with large diameter saws. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 031162. St. Joseph, MI:ASAE.

EFFECT OF AIR DENSITY ON CYCLONE PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEM DESIGN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, L., Buser, M.D., Parnell, C.B., Shaw, B.W. 2003. Effect of air density on cyclone performance and system design. Transactions of the ASAE. 46(4):1193-1201.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTIONS OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: BACKGROUND AND THEORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2003. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: Background and theory. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Air Pollution from Agricultural Operations. ASAE Publication 701P1403. p. 62-72.

PARTICULATE MATTER SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: PM10 AND PM2.5 AMBIENT AIR SAMPLERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, JR., C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2003. Particulate matter sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics: PM10 and PM2.5 ambient air samplers. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Air Pollution from Agricultural Operations. ASAE Publication 701P1403. p. 45-61.

PM2.5 SAMPLER ERRORS DUE TO THE INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE AND SAMPLER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr., C.B., Lacey, R.E., Shaw, B.W. PM2.5 Sampler errors due to the interaction of particle size and sampler performance characteristics. Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conferences. Joint Cotton Ginning/Cotton Engineering Systems Conferences. CD-ROM. Memphis, TN: The National Cotton Council of America. 2003. p. 2429-2444.

EFFECT OF AIR DENSITY ON CYCLONE PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEM DESIGN - (Proceedings/Symposium)

WANG, L., BUSER, M.D., PARNELL, C.B., SHAW, B.W. EFFECT OF AIR DENSITY ON CYCLONE PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEM DESIGN. 2002. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS. PAPER NO. 024216.

CHARACTERIZATION OF DUSTS EMITTED BY COTTON GINS IN TERMS OF TRUE PM10 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buser, M.D., Parnell, Jr, C.B., Shaw, B.W., Lacey, R.E. 2002. Characterization of dusts emitted by cotton gins in terms of true pm10. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.