Electricity in the cotton industry

After outlining the scope and importance of cotton processing, the paper indicates the progress in electrification in this basic industry, in which a large amount of power is still supplied by private steam plant. The relative proportions of private generating plant and public power supply are analysed, and a marked tendency towards the increased use of public supply is noted. The power requirements of the different sections of the industry are examined in general. Some of the major problems in electric driving are discussed in greater detail. Mention is made of electric metering, wiring practice, and various other applications of electricity in lighting, air conditioning, material control, etc. Suggestions are made for further papers in which outstanding problems might be discussed. A glossary of terms used in the cotton industry is given in Appendix 13.3.