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Orchard heater smoke lessened: Smokiness of old-style orchard heaters can be reduced by proper operation and maintenance
Author
Robert A. KepnerAuthor Affiliations
Robert A. Kepner is Assistant Professor of Agicultural Engineering, University of California College of Agriculture, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 4(10):3-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n10p3. October 1950.
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Abstract
Installation of Return-Stack heaters in California citrus orchards offers an eventual solution to the smoke problem.
Kepner R. 1950. Orchard heater smoke lessened: Smokiness of old-style orchard heaters can be reduced by proper operation and maintenance. Hilgardia 4(10):3-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n10p3
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