Abstract: The disclosed method, a technique for analyzing anisotropic particle scattering, includes the step of establishing a three-dimensional geometric representation of an object. A set of rays is then projected through the three-dimensional geometric representation to produce simulated anisotropic particle scattering. An integral particle transport analysis is then executed on the simulated anisotropic particle scattering to produce particle transport data. The disclosed apparatus, a computer readable memory to direct a computer to function in a specified manner, includes a computer aided design system to establish a three-dimensional geometric representation of an object. The computer aided design system includes a line-of-sight analysis feature to project a set of rays through the three-dimensional geometric representation to produce simulated anisotropic particle scattering.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a fiber fraction from seed cotton includes a plurality of freely rotatable cage rollers that are arranged substantially parallel to one another. The plurality of rollers are rotatable in a continuous path that has a first side for receiving seed cotton. The outer peripheral surface of at least one nip roller is positioned in abutting relation to the cage rollers on a second side of the continuous path to thereby apply a force to the cage rollers. An arrangement is also provided for separating the seed cotton into individual locks before the seed cotton is fed onto the first side of the continuous path. Further, an arrangement can be attached to the at least one nip roller for varying the force applied by the nip roller to the cage roller.