Micro-Incubator Protocol for Testing a CO<sub>2</sub> Sensor for Early Warning of Spontaneous Combustion
A protocol for detecting the potential occurrence of spontaneous combustion (SC) in stored cottonseeds and peanuts using a micro-incubator is described. The protocol indicates how to quantify CO<sub>2</sub> production rates and final CO<sub>2</sub> levels in wet versus dry co...
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| description | A protocol for detecting the potential occurrence of spontaneous combustion (SC) in stored cottonseeds and peanuts using a micro-incubator is described. The protocol indicates how to quantify CO<sub>2</sub> production rates and final CO<sub>2</sub> levels in wet versus dry cottonseed and peanut samples, which can provide crucial data for the early detection of SC risk in storage facilities. The experimental design utilizes a micro-incubator to simulate conditions found in large bulk crop storage. Parameters monitored include CO<sub>2</sub> concentration, temperature, and relative humidity. The protocol includes preparation methods, experimental procedures for both control (dry) and wet seed tests, and test termination criteria that allow for safe experimentation of likely pathogenic fungi. The protocol has three replicates for wet and dry conditions. The protocol is intended to facilitate future experimental studies and ultimately contribute to the development of a consistently reliable early warning fire detection system for SC in cottonseed and peanut warehouse facilities. A consistently reliable fire detection system would address a critical need in the cotton and peanut industry for improved fire risk management and insurability of storage facilities. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cded9c8b9f0840c99308f2cea673854c2025-08-20T02:00:50ZengMDPI AGAgriEngineering2624-74022024-11-01644294430710.3390/agriengineering6040242Micro-Incubator Protocol for Testing a CO<sub>2</sub> Sensor for Early Warning of Spontaneous CombustionMathew G. Pelletier0Joseph S. McIntyre1Greg A. Holt2Chris L. Butts3Marshall C. Lamb4Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit, Lubbock Gin-Lab., Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Lubbock, TX 79403, USANational Peanut Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Dawson, GA 39842, USACotton Production and Processing Research Unit, Lubbock Gin-Lab., Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Lubbock, TX 79403, USANational Peanut Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Dawson, GA 39842, USANational Peanut Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Dawson, GA 39842, USAA protocol for detecting the potential occurrence of spontaneous combustion (SC) in stored cottonseeds and peanuts using a micro-incubator is described. The protocol indicates how to quantify CO<sub>2</sub> production rates and final CO<sub>2</sub> levels in wet versus dry cottonseed and peanut samples, which can provide crucial data for the early detection of SC risk in storage facilities. The experimental design utilizes a micro-incubator to simulate conditions found in large bulk crop storage. Parameters monitored include CO<sub>2</sub> concentration, temperature, and relative humidity. The protocol includes preparation methods, experimental procedures for both control (dry) and wet seed tests, and test termination criteria that allow for safe experimentation of likely pathogenic fungi. The protocol has three replicates for wet and dry conditions. The protocol is intended to facilitate future experimental studies and ultimately contribute to the development of a consistently reliable early warning fire detection system for SC in cottonseed and peanut warehouse facilities. A consistently reliable fire detection system would address a critical need in the cotton and peanut industry for improved fire risk management and insurability of storage facilities.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-7402/6/4/242fire detectiongas sensorsspontaneous combustionpeanutscotton and cottonseedagricultural product warehouse |
| spellingShingle | Mathew G. Pelletier Joseph S. McIntyre Greg A. Holt Chris L. Butts Marshall C. Lamb Micro-Incubator Protocol for Testing a CO<sub>2</sub> Sensor for Early Warning of Spontaneous Combustion AgriEngineering fire detection gas sensors spontaneous combustion peanuts cotton and cottonseed agricultural product warehouse |
| title | Micro-Incubator Protocol for Testing a CO<sub>2</sub> Sensor for Early Warning of Spontaneous Combustion |
| title_full | Micro-Incubator Protocol for Testing a CO<sub>2</sub> Sensor for Early Warning of Spontaneous Combustion |
| title_fullStr | Micro-Incubator Protocol for Testing a CO<sub>2</sub> Sensor for Early Warning of Spontaneous Combustion |
| title_full_unstemmed | Micro-Incubator Protocol for Testing a CO<sub>2</sub> Sensor for Early Warning of Spontaneous Combustion |
| title_short | Micro-Incubator Protocol for Testing a CO<sub>2</sub> Sensor for Early Warning of Spontaneous Combustion |
| title_sort | micro incubator protocol for testing a co sub 2 sub sensor for early warning of spontaneous combustion |
| topic | fire detection gas sensors spontaneous combustion peanuts cotton and cottonseed agricultural product warehouse |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2624-7402/6/4/242 |
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