METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING PELLETIZED FUZZY COTTONSEED WITH COTTON FIBERS REPLACING LINT WITHIN THE COTTONSEED

摘要

A method and system (10) for producing pelletized whole fuzzy cottonseed from whole fuzzy cottonseed. The method includes the steps of removing lint from the cottonseed and replacing the lint with cotton fibers. The cottonseeds including the adden cotton fibers are minced into a cottonseed mash in the screw extruder (26). The mash is then pelletized to form palletized cottonseeds. The cotton fibers added are at least one of gin waste, textile waste and low grade cotton fiber. Prior to removing the lint the cottonseeds are stored in a holding bin (12). A metered amount of cottonseed is provided to the screw extruder (26). After pelletizing the cottonseeds, the pellets are cooled to reduce their temperature and stored. The cottonseeds may be enriched prior to palletizing with at least one of feed additives, vitamins and medicines. After pelletizing the cottonseeds may be coated, for example, with an insecticide for protecting the pelletized cottonseed from insects and rodents.