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SOME OBSERVATIONS ON COPRA DRYING IN SRI LANKA

Author(s) -

M.C. Rodrigo,

B. L. AMARASIRIWARDENE,

U. Samarajeewa

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

cocos

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2661-9059

pISSN - 0255-4100

DOI - 10.4038/cocos.v11i0.2155

Subject(s) - copra , sri lanka , agricultural engineering , mathematics , environmental science , geography , statistics , engineering , archaeology , environmental planning , tanzania

Twenty five commercial copra kilns in Sri Lanka were studied for variations of their dimensions and copra curing practices in relation to the "Standard Ceylon Copra Kiln" and the quality of copra produced. Changes in the height and the width of the platform resulting in probable changes in drying conditions of copra was noted. The use of powdered charcoal appeared to improve the quality of copra produced and more cost effective than use of coconut shells. Addition of sulphur dust to the fuel further improved the quality of copra.

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