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Simulation modelling of sugarcane harvesting and transport delays.

Barnes, A. J., Meyer, E., Hansen, A. C., Harpe, E. R. de la and Lyne, P. W. L.

Proceedings of the Annual Congress - South African Sugar Technologists' Association Year: 1998 Issue: No. 72 Pages: 18-23 Ref: 5 ref.

1998

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Simulation modelling of sugarcane harvesting and transport delays.

Shortening the delay between the harvesting and crushing of sugarcane (for factory processing) can result in substantial decreases in the loss of recoverable sugar caused by cane deterioration. The investigation of methods to shorten the harvest-to-crush delay requires the use of some form of computer model to evaluate the effects of proposed changes to cane harvesting and transport systems. Simulation modelling has been identified as a highly effective technique for modelling sugarcane harvesting and transport systems. The use of Arena simulation software to develop a model of the supply area of Sezela sugar factory (in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa) is reported and initial results from experiments conducted with the model are presented. The main output examined is overall harvest-to-crush delay; machinery requirements and utilization are also discussed.