Chapter 7. Chips, Sawdust, Planer Shavings, Bark, and Hog Fuel

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reduces to 12 cubic feet. The expansion factor is E (compacted) = 12 ft3 / 5 ft3 = 2.40. These calculations illustrate the importance of noting the degree of compaction associated with a particular expansion factor. Measures of compaction are discussed below. Relative Solid Volume The reciprocal of the expansion factor measures

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