ACID DELINTING EQUIPMENTS FOR COTTON SEED

摘要

An acid delinting equipment for cotton seeds which comprises :(a)A mixing vessel for mixing cotton seeds fed through a hopper with inorganic mineral acid which is fed through a control valve, by rotating blades or circular rings or both fitted on a central shaft in the mixing vessel, an outlet door or window at a lower end is provided for exit of acid delinted cotton seeds alongwith the said acid;(b)A washing vessel for washing the acid delinted seeds by nozzles fitted on a pipe y flow of water controlled by a valve and rotating blades or circular rings or both fitted on a central shaft for washing and carrying the washed cotton seeds to the upper end and the upper outlet for taking out the washed cotton seeds from the washing vessel, and a drain nipple at lower end, for removing aqueous acid alongwith lintwaste; and (c) an intermediary tunnel connecting the mixing vessel in inclined towards the washing vessel.