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Refereed articles or reviews Castillio, T., Ozkan, E., Zhu, H., Jeon, H., Campos, J., and A. R. Womac. 2025. Wind tunnel evaluation of spray nozzle and droplet size effects on spray penetration inside soybean plants. Journal of the ASABE, 68(1):71-79. Eswarachandra, N.*, A. R. Womac, and M. Bartel. 2025. Evaluating Internal Impingement Plate-Nozzle Design on Spray Droplet Penetration into Soybean Foliage in a Wind Tunnel. Journal of the ASABE, 68(5):857-868. Eswarachandra, N.*, and A. R. Womac. 2025. Spray treatment effect on droplet penetration into soybean foliage using a wind tunnel. Journal of the ASABE, 68(3):397-407. Eswarachandra, N.*, A. R. Womac, L. A. Duncan, and J. Kochendorfer. 2024. Internal Foliar Air Velocity Characteristics for Soybeans Tested in a Wind Tunnel. Journal of the ASABE, 67(5):1165-1179. Womac, A. R., Smith, C.*, and Mulrooney, J.E.. 2024. Spray nozzle effects on foliar band deposits of malathion in cotton. Journal of the ASABE, 67(6):1469-1480. doi.org/10.13031/ja.16037. Womac, A. R., Klasek, S.*, D. C. Yoder, and D. G. Hayes. 2023. Terminal velocity of corn stover stem fractions. Journal of ASABE, Journal of the ASABE 66(2):497-506. Womac, A. R., Klasek, S.*, D. C. Yoder, and D. G. Hayes. 2023. Terminal velocity of wheat stem nodes versus internodes for similar particle dimensions. Journal of ASABE, Journal of the ASABE 66(5): 987-993. Womac, A. R., Ozkan, E, Zhu, H, Kochendorfer, J, Jeon, H., and Nataraj, E.*. 2023. Wind tunnels and their uses to study variables affecting precision applications of agricultural sprays. Journal of the ASABE, Journal of the ASABE 66(5): 1135-1151. Womac, A. R., and V. S. Bitra*. 2022. Assessment of first-generation cotton module technology for chopped switchgrass. Journal of the ASABE, 65(2):367-377. Womac, A. R., E. Ozkan, H. Zhu, J. Kochendorfer, and H. Jeon. 2022. Invited Review Article - Status of spray penetration and deposition in dense field crop canopies. Journal of the ASABE, 65(5):1107-1117. Womac, A. R., S. E. Klasek*, D. C. Yoder, and D. G. Hayes. 2022. Terminal velocity determinations for switchgrass nodes and internodes. Journal of the ASABE, 65(5):975-983. Womac, A. R., E. E. Ball,*, K. G. Thomas,*, B. Hillenbrand,*, A. Smith,*, and V. S. Bitra*. 2021. Modeling cotton module builder and loader to enhance biomass testing. Applied Engineering in AgricultureApplied Engineering in Agriculture, Applied Engineering in Agriculture 37(5):911-928. Womac, A. R., and M. D. Groothuis*. 2020. Techno-economic impact of diesel fuel, labor, and interest rates on bulk-format and round-bale logistics expenses for switchgras. Transactions of the ASABE, 63(4):865-879. Womac, A. R., S. Klasek*, D. C. Yoder, and D. G. Hayes. 202. Terminal velocity of corn stover stem fractions. Journal of the ASABE, Journal of the ASABE 66(2):497-506 (doi: 10.13031/ja.15340). Womac, A. R., and M. D. Groothuis*. 2019. Techno-economic Impact of Diesel Fuel, Labor, and Interest Rates on Switchgrass Bulk- and Bale-Logistics Expenses. Transaction of the ASABE, 63(4):865-879. Benelli, J. J., B. J. Horvath, A. R. Womac, B. H. Ownley, A. S. Windham, and J. C. Sorochan. 2018. Large patch (Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2LP) severity on Japanese lawngrass (Zoysia japonica) influenced by fungicide and application target site. Crop Protection, 106: 23-28. Womac, A. R., M. D. Groothuis*, K. J. Tiller, S. W. Jackson, and C. Dye. 2018. Low-moisture switchgrass bulk format logistics costs based on engineering data. ASABE, Transactions of the ASABE 61(2):341-354. Womac, A. R., G. V. Melnichenko, L. E. Steckel, G. Montgomery, J. Reeves, and R. M. Hayes. 2017. Spray tip configurations with pulse-width modulation for glufosinate-ammonium deposits in Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri). Transactions of the ASABE, 60(4):1123-1136. Womac, A. R., M. D. Groothuis*, C. Dye, S. W. Jackson, and K. J. Tiller. 2017. Solid waste compactor and ejector transfer system performance with bulk switchgrass. Transactions of the ASABE, 60(2):263-274. Womac, A. R., G. V. Melnichenko, L. E. Steckel, G. Montgomery, and R. M. Hayes. 2016. Spray tip effect on glufosinate canopy deposits in Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) for pulse-width modulation versus air induction technologies at reduced drift potential. Transactions of ASABE, 59(6):1597-1608. Groothuis, M. D.*, A. R. Womac, S. W. Jackson, C. Dye, and K. J. Tiller. 2015. Bulk-format logistics for harvest of low-moisture switchgrass. Transactions of ASABE, ASABE 58(5):1161-1175. Womac, A. R., M. D. Groothuis, C. Dye, S. W. Jackson, and K. J. Tiller. 2015. Reclaim and flow performance of bulk switchgrass in automated handling and storage facility. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 31(3):512-521. Bitra, V. S.*, A. R. Womac, W. E. Hart, and G. V. Melnichenko. 2013. Liquid AFEX pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of switchgrass from different harvest and storage conditions. Transactions of the ASABE, 56(4):1511-1520. Naimi, L., S. Sokhansanj, X. Bi, C. Lim, A. R. Womac, A. Lau, and S. Melin. 2013. Development of size reduction equations for calculating energy input for grinding lignocellulosic particles. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 29(1):93-100. Thomson, S., A. R. Womac, and J. Mulrooney. 2013. Reducing pesticide drift by considering propeller rotation effects from aerial application near buffer zones. Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2(3):41-51. Womac, A. R., W. E. Hart, V. S. Bitra*, and T. Kraus. 2012. Biomass harvesting of high-yield low-moisture switchgrass: equipment performance and moisture relations. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 28(6): 775-786. Bitra, V. S.*, A. R. Womac, X. Yang*, Miu, P.I.*, Igathinathane, C*, N. Chevanan*, and S. Sokhansanj. 2011. Characterization of wheat straw particle size distributions as affected by knife mill operating factors. Biomass and Bioenergy 35(8):3674-3686. Chevanan, N.*, A. R. Womac, V. S. Bitra*, and S. Sokhansanj. 2011. Effect of particle size distribution on static and tapped densities of selected biomass after knife mill size reduction. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 27(4):631-644. Naimi, L. J., S. Sokhansanj, A. R. Womac, X. T. Bi, C. Lim, C. Igathinathane*, A. K. Lau, and T. Sowlati. 2011. Development of a population balance model to simulate fractionation of ground switchgrass. Transactions of the ASABE, 54(1):219-227. Bitra, V. S.*, A. R. Womac, Igathinathane, C.*, and S. Sokhansanj. 2010. Knife mill communition energy analysis of switchgrass, wheat straw, and corn stover and characterization of particle size distributions. Transactions of the ASABE, 53(5):1639-1651. Bitra, V. S., S. Banu, P. Ramakrishna, G. Narender, and A. R. Womac. 2010. Moisture dependent thermal properties of peanut pods, kernels, and shells. Biosystems Engineering 106:503-512. Cannayen, I.*, A. R. Womac, and S. Sokhansanj. 2010. Corn stalk orientation effect on mechanical cutting. Biosystems Engineering 107(2):97-106. Chevanan, N.*, A. R. Womac, V. S. Bitra*, Igathinathane, C.*, Mui, P.*, Yang, Y.T.*, and S. Sokhansanj. 2010. Bulk density and compaction behavior of knife mill chopped switchgrass, wheat straw and corn stover. Bioresource Technology, 101(1):207-214. Kline, L. M., D. G. Hayes, A. R. Womac, and N. Labbe. 2010. Rapid determination of lignin content in hard and soft woods via UV-spectrophotometric analysis of biomass dissolved in ionic liquids. Bioresources. 2010, 5(3), 1366-1383. Liu, L., X. Ye, A. M. Saxton, and A. R. Womac. 2010. Pretreatment of Near Infrared Spectral Data in Fast Biomass Analysis. Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy, 18(5):317-331. Liu, L., X. Ye, A. R. Womac, and S. Sokhansanj. 2010. Variability of Biomass Chemical Composition and Rapid Analysis Using FT-NIR Techniques. Carbohydrate Polymers, 81:820-829. Bitra, V. S.*, A. R. Womac, I. Cannayen*, P. Miu*, Y. T. Yang*, D. R. Smith, N. Chevanan*, and S. Sokhansanj. 2009. Direct measures of mechanical energy for knife mill size reduction of switchgrass, wheat straw, and corn stover. Bioresource Technology, 100(24):6578-6585. Bitra, V. S.*, A. R. Womac, N. Chevanan*, P. Miu*, I. Cannayen*, S. Sokhansanj, and D. R. Smith. 2009. Direct mechanical energy measures of hammer mill comminution of switchgrass, wheat straw, and corn stover and analysis of their particle size distributions. Powder Technology 193(1):32-45. Bitra, V. S.*, A. R. Womac, Y. T. Yang*, I. Cannayen*, P. Miu*, N. Chevanan*, and S. Sokhansanj. 2009. Knife mill operating factors effect on switchgrass particle size distributions. Bioresource Technology, 100(21):5176-5188. Bitra, V. S.*, A. R. Womac, Y. T. Yang*, P. Miu*, I. Cannayen*, and S. Sokhansanj. 2009. Mathematical model parameters for describing the particle size spectra of knife-milled corn stover. Biosystems Engineering, 104(3):369-383. Cannayen, I.*, A. R. Womac, S. Sokhansanj, and Narayan, S.. 2009. Size reduction of high- and low-moisture corn stalks by linear knife grid system. Biomass and Bioenergy 33(4):547-557. Cannayen, I.*, A. R. Womac, S. Sokhansanj, and S. Narayan. 2009. Size reduction of high- and low-moisture corn stalks by linear knife grid system. Biomass and Bioenergy 33(4):547-557. Cannayen, I.*, L. O. Pordesimo, A. R. Womac, and S. Sokhansanj. 2009. Hygroscopic moisture sorption kinetics modeling of corn stover and its fractions. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 25(1):65-73. Chevanan, N.*, A. R. Womac, V. S. Bitra*, D. C. Yoder, and S. Sokhansanj. 2009. Flowability parameters for chopped switchgrass, wheat straw and corn stover. Powder Technology 193(1):79-81. Chevanan, N.*, A. R. Womac, V. S. Bitra*, I. Cannayen*, P. Miu*, Y. T. Yang*, and S. Sokhansanj. 2009. Bulk density and compaction behavior of knife mill chopped switchgrass, wheat straw, and corn stover. Bioresource Technology, 101(1):207-214. Wang, X., P. D. Ayers, and A. R. Womac. 2009. Static simulation and analyses of mower's ROPS behavior in a finite element model. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health 15(4):335-351. Wang, X., P. D. Ayers, and A. R. Womac. 2009. Simulation and analyses of mower’s ROPS behavior in finite element method. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 15(4):335-351. Cannayen, I., A. R. Womac, L. O. Pordesimo, and S. Sokhansanj. 2008. Mold appearance and modeling on selected corn stover components during moisture sorption. Bioresource Technology 99(14): 6365-6371. Cannayen, I., A. R. Womac, S. Sokhansanj, and L. O. Pordesimo. 2008. Moisture sorption thermodynamic properties of corn stover fractions. Transactions of the ASABE 50(6): 2151-2160. Cannayen, I., A. R. Womac, S. Sokhansanj, and S. Narayan. 2008. Knife grid size reduction to preprocess packed beds of high- and low-moisture switchgrass. Bioresource Technology 99(7):2254-2264. Cannayen, I., B. Chennakesavulu, K. Manohar, A. R. Womac, and L. O. Pordesimo. 2008. Photovoltaic leaf area meter development and testing. International Journal of Food Properties 11(1):53-67. Labbe, N., X. P. Ye, J. A. Franklin, A. R. Womac, D. D. Tyler, and T. G. Rials. 2008. Analysis of Switchgrass Characteristics Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy. BioResources 3(4):1329-1348. Lam, P.S., S. Sokhansanj, X. Bi, C.J. Lim, L.J. Naimi, M. Hoque, S. Mani, A. R. Womac, X. P. Ye, and S. Narayan. 2008. Bulk density of wet and dry wheat straw and switchgrass particles. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 24(3):351-358. Ye, X., D. G. Hayes, A. R. Womac, K. L. Hong, and S. Sokhansanj. 2008. Fast classification and compositional analysis of cornstover fractions using Fourier transform near-infrared techniques. Bioresource Technology, 99(15):7323-32. Cannayen, I.*, Srikanth, I., Prakash, K., Ramesh, B, and A. R. Womac. 2007. Development of parabolic weirs for simplified discharge measurement. Biosystems Engineering 96(1):111-119. Igathinathane, C., A. R. Womac, S. Sokhansanj, and L. O. Pordesimo. 2007. Moisture sorption thermodynamic properties of corn stover fractions. Transactions of the ASABE, 50(6):2151-2160. Wang, X., P. D. Ayers, A. R. Womac, and D. Depauw. 2007. Sensitivity Analysis and Validation of Continuous Roll Prediction Model for Front Drive Mowers. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 23(4): 455-461. Ye, X. P., J. Julson, M. Kuo, A. R. Womac, and D. Myers. 2007. Properties of Medium Density Fiberboards Made From Renewable Biomass. Bioresource Technology, 98(5), 1077-84. Cannayen, I.*, A. R. Womac, S. Sokhansanj, and L. O. Pordesimo. 2005. Sorption equilibrium moisture characteristics of selected corn stover components. Transactions of the ASAE 48(4): 1449-1460. Cannayen, I.*, L. O. Pordesimo, A. R. Womac, V. K. Malleswar, and U. Appa Rao. 2005. Viscosity measurement technique using standard glass burette for Newtonian liquids. Instrumentation Science and Technology, 33(1):101-125. Womac, A. R., I. Cannayen, S. Sokhansanj, and L. O. Pordesimo. 2005. Biomass moisture relations of an agricultural field residue: corn stover. Transactions of the ASAE 48(6):2073-2083. Jeon, H. Y.*, A. R. Womac, and J. Gunn. 2004. Sprayer Boom Dynamic Effects on Application Uniformity. Transactions of the ASAE, VOL. 47(3):647-658. Jeon, H. Y.*, A. R. Womac, J. B. Wilkerson, and W. E. Hart. 2004. Sprayer Boom Instrumentation for Field Use. Transactions of the ASAE, VOL. 47(3):659-666. Womac, A. R., C. W. Smith, and J. E. Mulrooney. 2004. Foliar spray banding characteristics. Transactions of the ASAE, 47(1):37-44. Pordesimo, L. O., E.G. Wilkerson, A. R. Womac, and C. N. Cutter.. 2002. Process engineering variables in the spray washing of meat and produce. Journal of Food Protection 65(1):222-237. Womac, A. R., and Q. D. Bui. 2002. Design and tests of a variable flow fan nozzle. Transactions of the ASAE 45(2):287-295. Womac, A. R., D. L. Valcore, and R. A. Maynard II. 2002. Variable-concentration direct injection from fixed-ratio diluent-driven pumps. Transactions of the ASAE 45(6)1721-1728. Womac, A. R. 2001. Atomization characteristics of high-flow variable-orifice flooding nozzles. Transactions of the ASAE 44(3):463-471. Womac, A. R. 2001. Nozzle types. In Ed: D. Pimentel. Encyclopedia of Pest Management, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York. Print ISBN: 0-8247-0632-3, Online ISBN: 0-8247-0517-3; http://www.dekker.com/servlet/product/product id/E-EPM. Womac, A. R., Etheridge, A. Seibert, and D. Hogan. 2001. Sprayer speed and venturi-nozzle effects on broadcast application uniformity. Transactions of the ASAE 44(6):1437-1444. Womac, A. R. 2000. Quality control of standardized reference spray nozzles. Transactions of the ASAE 43(1):47-56. Womac, A. R. 2000. Spray nozzle classification by droplet spectra {applicable for all agricultural spray nozzles sold in the U.S as required by future chemical labels}.. ASAE Standards S572 Aug 99 pp. 389 - 391. Amin, M. K., A. R. Womac, Q. D. Bui, T. C. Mueller, and J. E. Mulrooney. 1999. Air sampling of aerosol and gaseous pesticides. Transactions of the ASAE 42(3):593-600. Dever, M., T. C. Mueller, J. F. Schneider, and A. R. Womac. 1999. Simulate Field Spraying Conditions and Its Use in Comparing the Barrier Resistance of Fabrics to Liquid Sprays of Atrazine in Capillary and Pressure Penetration Tests. Eds. C.N. Nelson and N.W. Henry, Performance of Protective Clothing: Issues and Priorities for the 21st Century: Seventh International, ASTM STP 1386, American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshocken, PA. Dever, M., T. C. Mueller, J. F. Schneider, and A. R. Womac. 1999. Barrier performance of fabrics to pressure sprays of atrazine and chlorpyrifos. Textile Chemist and Colorist & American Dyestuff Reporter 1(2):46-52. Etheridge, R. E., A. R. Womac, and T. C. Mueller. 1999. Characterization of the spray droplet spectra and patterns of four venturi-type drift reduction nozzles. Weed Technology 13(4):765-770. Womac, A. R., R. A. Maynard, and I. W. Kirk. 1999. Measurement variations in reference sprays for nozzle classification. Transactions of the ASAE 42(3):609-616. Bui, Q. D., A. R. Womac, K. D. Howard, J. E. Mulrooney, and M. K. Amin. 1998. Evaluation of samplers for spray drift. Transactions of the ASAE 41(1):37-41. Womac, A. R., W. E. Hart, and R. A. Maynard II. 1998. Drop Spectra For Pneumatic Atomizers At Low Discharge Rates. Transactions of the ASAE 41(4):941-949. Book chapters or books Bulletins, reports, circulars, pamphlets, factsheets Ozkan, H. E., and A. R. Womac. 2005. Best Management Practices for Boom Spraying. Extension Fact Sheet AEX-527-05, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Popular press, trade, UTIA magazine or newsletter articles Womac, A. R., and J. A. Skinner. 2015. Vanishing bees pose big threat to economy. Knoxville Ledger Newspaper, VOL. 39 | NO. 48 | Friday, November 27, 2015. Womac, A. R., W. E. Hart, and V. S. Bitra*. 2014. Forage equipment performance in high-yielding switchgrass. Forag Focus, Midwest Forage Association. Womac, A. R. 2000. Cover Story – Dealing Soybean Checkoff Dollars. Tennessee Farmer (Farm Progress) (July 2000). Womac, A. R. 2000. Tips that nip drift. Mid-South Farmer & Arkansas Farmer (May 2000). Womac, A. R. 1999. Hit the target – certain kinds of nozzle tips can help keep it where you spray it. Mid-South Farmer & Arkansas Farmer (May, 1999). Womac, A. R. 1999. New sprayer technologies you’ll soon see – Anti-drift measures make their way to the field. Farm Journal (issue cover story), (April, 1999). Womac, A. R. 1999. Spring Sprayer Guide. Spray Drift Issues, Spraying Systems Co. brochure (interview January 6, 1999). (provide ongoing interviews for successive issues). Womac, A. R. 1999. Venturi Nozzles – Side by Side. Successful Farming, (interview January 28, 1999). Womac, A. R. 1998. Drift killers. Farm Journal, (interview September, 1998). Womac, A. R. 1998. New nozzle technology to reduce drift. Ag Retailer, (March, 1998). Abstracts from scientific or discipline meetings, papers from conference proceedings Womac, A. R., X. Ye, D. G. Hayes, and N. Abdoulmoumine. 2025. tennessee bioeconomy research focus on spray penetration into foliage, catalytic glycerol, dehydration to acrolein, biodegradable plastic mulch, and sustainable aviation intermediates. Abstract from symposium on science and technology driving the bioeconomy, USDA S-1075 Multistate Regional Project. Theodoro, J., Campos, J., Roman, C., Ozkan, E., Zhu, H., Jeon, H., and A. R. Womac. 2024. Wind tunnel evaluation of droplet size effects on spray penetration and deposition inside soybean plants. ASABE Paper, 2024. Womac, A. R., Ozkan, E., Zhu, H., Jeon, Y., and Kochendorfer, J.. 2024. Evaluating within-canopy airflow, plant structure, and spray techniques to improve droplet penetration. Project Director meeting of AFRI programs A1521 (Engineering for Agricultural Production and Process, Manhattan, Kansas, July 24-25, 2024. Womac, A. R., X. Ye, D. G. Hayes, and N. Abdoulmoumine. 2024. Tennessee research on terminal velocity anatomical separations, catalytic glycerol dehydration to acrolein, plasma-induced polymer to enhance dyeing of recalcitrant para-aramids, biodegradable plastic mulch, and sustainable aviation intermediates. Symposium on “Science and Technology Driving the Bioeconomy, . USDA S-1075 Multistate Regional Proje. Womac, A. R., M. Li, N. Abdoulmoumine, and D. G. Hayes. 2023. Tennessee bioeconomy research focus on terminal velocity anatomical biomass separations, research-scale cotton modules, lignin structural elucidations, biomass flow with discrete element models, aviation fuel development, biodegradable plastic mulch,. Symposium on “Science and Technology Driving the Bioeconomy, . USDA S-1075 Multistate Regional Project. Womac, A. R., M. Li, N. Abdoulmoumine, and D. G. Hayes. 2023. Tennessee biomass feedstock logistics and conversions. 2023 Annual Report of S-1075 Multistate Regional Project. Womac, A. R., M. Li, N. Abdoulmoumine, and D. G. Hayes. 2022. Tennessee bioeconomy research on feedstock logistics with scaled module builder and loader, lignin structures from vanilla (Vanilla planifolia), bioreactor design for fast pyrolysis, and biodegradable plastic mulch. Symposium on “Science and Technology Driving the Bioeconomy., USDA S-1075 Multistate Regional Project. July 15, 2022. Womac, A. R., M. Li, D. G. Hayes, and N. Abdoulmoumine. 2021. Tennessee biomass feedstock logistics, plastic mulch film, hardwood properties, lignin valorization, and biocontinuous microemulsion processes. 2021 Annual Report of S-1075 Multistate Regional Project, 2021 Annual Report of S-1075 Multistate Regional Project - The Science and Engineering for a Biobased Industry and Economy 2021. (invited) Womac, A. R. 2020. Tennessee biomass feedstock logistics, thermal conversion, and organosolv fractionation processes. 2020 Annual Report of S-1075 Multistate Regional Project - The Science and Engineering for a Biobase, 2020 Annual Report of S-1075 Multistate Regional Project - The Science and Engineering for a Biobased Economy. Womac, A. R., M. D. Groothuis*, K. J. Tiller, S. W. Jackson, and C. Dye. 2019. Engineering costs of round bale switchgrass logistics. In 2019 S-1075 The Science and Engineering for a Biobased Industry and Economy Poster Symposium Post, Editors: K. Rausch and M. Tumbleson. Womac, A. R., N. Abdoulmoumine, and D. J. Carrier. 2019. Tennessee biomass feedstock logistics, thermal conversion, and organosolv fractionation processes. 2019 Annual Report of S-1075 Multistate Regional Project - The Science and Engineering for a Biobase. Womac, A. R., M. D. Groothuis*, S. W. Jackson, C. Dye, and K. J. Tiller. 2018. Engineering costs of bulk-format switchgrass logistics. Editors: K. Rausch and M. Tumbleson. In 2018 S-1041 Science and Engineering for a Biobased Industry. Womac, A. R., N. Abdoulmoumine, and D. J. Carrier. 2018. Tennessee biomass feedstock logistics, thermal conversion, and organosolv fractionation processes. 2018 Annual Report of S-1041 Multistate Regional Project - The Science and Engineering for a Biobase. Womac, A. R. 2017. Tennessee biomass feedstock logistics. 2015-2017 Annual Report, of S-1041 Multistate Regional Project - The Science and Engineering for a B, Editor: G.S. Murthy. Womac, A. R. 2016. Boom sprayer developments in north america. Proceedings of XXIV Congress Aapresid, Aug. 2-5, 2016. Rosario, Argentina. (invited) Womac, A. R. 2016. Tennessee biomass feedstock logistics. 2015-2016 Annual Report, of S-1041 Multistate Regional Project - The Science and Engineering for a Biobased Industry and Economy 2013 – 2018, Editor: G.S. Murthy. Hayes, D. G., L. M. Kline, N. Labbe, and A. R. Womac. 2015. Ionic liquids for the dissolution, pretreatment, and analysis of lignocellulosic biomass. 2015 Southeast Sungrant Proceedings, Abstract for presentation at Sun Grant Regional Conference, Auburn Alabama, Feb 2-4, 2015. Womac, A. R. 2015. Tennessee biomass feedstock logistics. 2014-2015 Annual Report of S-1041, Editor: G.S. Murthy, 2014-2015 Annual Report of S-1041 Multistate Regional Project - The Science and Engineering for a Biobased Industry and Economy 2013 – 2018. Womac, A. R., M. D. Groothuis*, C. Dye, S. W. Jackson, and K. J. Tiller. 2014. Automated handling and storage of switchgrass in bulk format. In 2014 S-1041 Science and Engineering for a Biobased Industry and Economy Poster Symposium Abstract, Editors: G.S. Murthy, M. Wilkins, and M. Tumbleson, Southern Regional Research Center, USDA-ARS, Aug 4-5, 2014. Bitra, V.S.P., A. R. Womac, B. Wesley, and K. Reddy. 2013. Bio-energy status in India. Proceedings of Symposium on Bio Energy- Challenges and Opportunities, Jan. 28-30, 2013, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, India. Womac, A. R. 2013. Annual report update in Biomass feedstock supply logistics. Section of S1041 Multistate Project Progress Report, USDA Washington, D.C. (invited) Groothuis, M.*, and A. R. Womac. 2012. Bulk-format switchgrass harvest system logistics. Paper No. 121337867, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI.. Naimi, L., S. Sokhansanj, and A. R. Womac. 2012. Defining Uncertainties in the Size of Ground Biomass Particles. Published Conference proceedings of 20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, ETA-Florence Renewable Energies. Womac, A. R. 2012. State-of-Technology in biomass feedstock supply logistics. Program Proceedings of The Science and Engineering for a biobased industry, Editors: Kent Rausch, Vijay Singh, and Mike Tumbleson. (invited) Womac, A. R. 2012. Annual report update in Biomass feedstock supply logistics. Section of S1041 Multistate Project Progress Report, USDA Washington, D.C. (invited) Womac, A. R. 2012. Projected needs in Biomass feedstock supply logistics. Section of S1041 Multistate Project Project Rewrite for Project Renewal, USDA Washington, D.C. (invited) Bitra, V. S.*, A. R. Womac, W. E. Hart, G. V. Melnichenko, Kraus, T., Hickman, J., and Acheson, D.. 2010. Effect of field harvest method, timing, and storage on enzymatic hydrolysis of liquid AFEX pretreated switchgrass. Paper No. 1008845, ASABE. Cannayen, I.*, A. R. Womac, and S. Sokhansanj. 2010. Effect of angle of cut on corn stalks mechanical cutting strength and energy. Paper No. 1008644, ASABE. Bitra, V. S.*, A. R. Womac, I. Cannayen*, P. Miu*, Y. T. Yang*, and S. Sokhansanj. 2009. Comminution energy consumption of biomass in knife mill and its particle size characterization. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Paper No. 095898, St. Joseph, MI. Cannayen, I., Skea, D., Day, K., MacDonald, J., Sauder, T., and A. R. Womac. 2009. The performance (quality) of size reduction of woody biomass. Paper No. 097475. ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. Kline, L. M., C. W. Edmunds, D. G. Hayes, A. R. Womac, and N. Labbe. 2009. Chemical Analysis of Biomass Facilitated by Dissolution into Ionic Liquids. 2009 Workshop on Biotechnology of Bioenergy Plants, Knoxville, TN, November 16-17, 2009. Lam, P.S., Lam, P.Y., S. Sokhansanj, Bi, X., Lim, C.J., Naimi, L.J., A. R. Womac, and Narayan, S.. 2009. Studies on vibrating chopped straw and switchgrass to increase their bulk density. Paper No. 097200, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. Bitra, V. S., A. R. Womac, N. Chevanan, and S. Sokhansanj. 2008. Communition properties of biomass in hammer mill and its particle size characterization. Paper No. 083785, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. Chevanan, N., A. R. Womac, and V. S. Bitra. 2008. Flowability of chopped switchgrass, wheat straw and corn stover. Paper No. 084162, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. . Chevanan, N., A. R. Womac, and V. S. Bitra. 2008. Loose-filled and tapped densities of chopped switchgrass, corn stover and wheat straw in a knife mill. Paper No. 084085, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. Kline, L. M., R. Jena, D. G. Hayes, N. Labbe, and A. R. Womac. 2008. Improved chemical analysis of lignocellulosic biomass through dissolution into ionic liquids. 236th National Meeting and Exposition, American Chemical Society, 17-21 August, Philadelphia, PA. Liu, L., X. Ye, A. R. Womac, D. G. Hayes, and S. Sokhansanj. 2008. Potential of one General FT-NIR Predictive Model for Multiple Biomass Species. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Providence, RI, July 2008. #084525. Naimi, L.J., S. Sokhansanj, X. Bi, C.J. Lim, A. R. Womac, M. Emami, M. Hoque, and P.S. Lam. 2008. Development of population balance model and its application to grinding switchgrass in a knife mill. Naimi, L.J., S. Sokhansanj, X. Bi, C.J. Lim, A. R. Womac, and M. Emami, M. Hoque, P.S. Lam. Paper No. 084993, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. Sokhansanj, S., C. W. Radke, A. R. Womac, and B. C. English. 2008. Comparison of switchgrass storage options for Tennessee producers. Paper No. 084093, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. Cannayen, I.*, A. R. Womac, S. Sokhansanj, and Narayan, S.. 2007. Size Reduction of Wet and Dry Biomass by Linear Knife Grid Device. Paper No. 076045, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. Hoque, M., S. Sokhansanj, Naimi, L., Bi, X., Lim, J., and A. R. Womac. 2007. Review and analysis of performance and productivity of size reduction equipment for fiberous materials. Paper No. 076164, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. Kline, L. M., D. G. Hayes, N. Labbe, and A. R. Womac. 2007. Rapid Determination Of Lignin Content In Lignocellulosic Biomass Through The Use Of Ionic Liquids. Abstracts of Papers, 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, United States, August 19-23, 2007 (2007), IEC-040. Publisher: American Chemical Society, Washington, D. C CODEN: 69JNR2 Conference; Meeting Abstract; Computer Optical Disk written in English. AN. Laden, J.N., S. Sokhansanj, Bi, T., A. R. Womac, and Mani, S.. 2007. Modeling and characterization of biomass size reduction. Paper No. 076047, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. Lam, P.S., S. Sokhansanj, Bi, X., Mani, S., Lim, C.J., A. R. Womac, Hoque, M., and Peng, J.. 2007. Physical characterization of wet and dry wheat straw and switchgrass – bulk and specific density. Paper No. 076058, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. (invited) Liu, L., X. P. Ye, L. Kline, D. G. Hayes, A. R. Womac, and S. Sokhansanj. 2007. Investigation Of Chemical Variability Of Switchgrass And Cornstover Using Fast Near Infrared Techniques. Paper No. 076006, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. Liu, L., X. Ye, and A. R. Womac. 2007. Pretreatment of near infrared spectral data in rapid biomass analysis. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Paper No. 076122, St. Joseph, MI. Womac, A. R., I. Cannayen*, V. S. Bitra*, P. Miu*, Y. T. Yang*, S. Sokhansanj, and S. Narayan. 2007. Biomass pre-processing size reduction with instrumented mills. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Paper No. 076046, St. Joseph, MI. Ye, X., C. Li, Z. Hu, A. R. Womac, and J. B. Wilkerson. 2007. Autothermal conversion of glycerol to hydrogen under nano-catalysis. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Paper No. 076002, St. Joseph, MI. Cannayen, I.*, A. R. Womac, S. Sokhansanj, and L. O. Pordesimo. 2005. Thermodynamic properties and mold appearance on selected corn stover components. Paper No. 056047, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. Womac, A. R., I. Cannayen, X. P. Ye, D. G. Hayes, and S. Narayan. 2005. Shearing Characteristics Of Biomass For Size Reduction. Paper No. 056058, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. Ye, X., S. Wang, R. Ruan, A. R. Womac, D. G. Hayes, P. Chen, and J. Qi. 2005. Magnetic Resonance Microimaging Of Water Transfer In Oriented Strand Board And Solid Wood. ASAE, Paper #056129, St. Joseph, MI. Barefoot, A., W. E. Taylor, and A. R. Womac. 2004. Air-assisted boom sprayers as a model for introducing drift reducing technologies to US pesticide labels: conclusions from published literature. Proceedings of International Conference on Pesticide Application for Drift Management, Oct 27-29, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Cannayen, I.*, A. R. Womac, S. Sokhansanj, and L. O. Pordesimo. 2004. Vertical mass and moisture distribution in standing corn stalks. Paper No. 041162, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. Taylor, W. E., A. R. Womac, P. C. H. Miller, and B. P. Taylor. 2004. An attempt to relate drop size to drift risk. Proceedings of International Conference on Pesticide Application for Drift Management, Oct 27-29, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Thomson, S., A. R. Womac, J. E. Mulrooney, and S. Deck. 2004. Evaluation of upwind/downwind boom switching and propeller direction on drift of aerially applied spray. Proceedings of International Conference on Pesticide Application for Drift Management, Oct 27-29, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Womac, A. R., I. Cannayen, S. Sokhansanj, and L. O. Pordesimo. 2004. Field corn stover moisture relations determined by in-situ weight and grab sample techniques. Paper No. 041163, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. Jeon, H. Y.*, A. R. Womac, and J. Gunn. 2003. Influence of 27-m sprayer boom dynamics on precision chemical application. Paper No. 031158, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Jeon, H. Y.*, A. R. Womac, J. B. Wilkerson, and W. E. Hart. 2003. Instrument System to Monitor the Dynamics Behavior of a 27-m Spray Boom. Paper No. 03-1064. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Womac, A. R., W. E. Hart, and G. F. Grandle. 2003. Development Of An On-Line Electronic Course In Environmentally-Sensitive Spray Applications. 2003 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2003-1083, CD-ROM. Yu, M.*, A. R. Womac, and L. O. Pordesimo. 2003. Review of biomass size reduction technology. Paper No. 036077, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Teske, M. E., H. W. Thistle, A. J. Hewitt, and A. R. Womac. 2002. Correlations of USDA Forest Service Droplet Size Distributions Between PMS Optical Array Probe and Malvern Laser Diffraction. Proceedings of 15th Annual Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems, Madison, WI, May. Published on CD-ROM. Womac, A. R., D. L. Valcore, and R. A. Maynard, II. 2002. Dynamics of direct injection using a diluent-driven in-line pump. Paper No. 02-1035, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Womac, A. R., and Q. D. Bui. 2001. Development of a variable flow rate fan spray nozzle for precision chemical application. Paper No. 01-1078, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Womac, A. R., J. B. Wills, Jr., and G. S. Honea. 2001. Got Sprayer? Effects of Speed, Boom Height, and New Nozzle Regulations. Tour Reports – 2001 Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day & Equipment Demonstrations, Special Publication 01-01, UTIA-Milan Experiment Station, pp 9-10. Grisso, R. D., H. E. Ozkan, V. L. Hofman, A. R. Womac, R. E. Wolf, W. C. Hoffman, J. R. Williford, and T. Valco. 2000. Pesticide application equipment - Chapter 29. In: Ed. R. Reeder, Conservation Tillage Handbook, MWPS-45, Midwest Plan Service, Ames, IA. Pp 235-250. Pordesimo, L. O., E. G. Wilkerson, A. R. Womac, and C. N. Cutter. 2000. Developments in spray washing meat and produce. Paper No. 00-6057. Presented at the ASAE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan. Womac, A. R. 2000. Performance characteristics of new and existing cp floater/ tractor spray nozzles. Paper No. 001131, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Womac, A. R. 2000. Make the right nozzle selection. Weed Control Manual 2000. Meister Publishing, Willoughby, OH. Agnello, A., G. Cobb, K. Majewski, M. Majewski, D. Moore, C. Portier (SAP Chair), H. Thistle, J. Walker, and A. R. Womac. 1999. Session IV – A Set of Scientific Issues Being Considered by the Environmental Protection Agency Regarding: Spray Drift – Review of Proposed Pesticide Deposition Curves to Adjacent Areas. SAP Report No. 99-04D, Report: FIFRA Scientific Advisory Meeting, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Womac, A. R. 1999. Quality control of standardized reference spray nozzles. Paper No. 991009, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Womac, A. R., M. Li, D. G. Hayes, and N. Abdoulmoumine. 2021. Tennessee biomass feedstock logistics, plastic mulch film, hardwood properties, lignin valorization, and biocontinuous microemulsion processes. 2021 Annual Report of S-1075 Multistate Regional Project, 2021 Annual Report of S-1075 Multistate Regional Project - The Science and Engineering for a Biobased Industry and Economy 2021. (invited) Womac, A. R. 2016. Boom sprayer developments in north america. Proceedings of XXIV Congress Aapresid, Aug. 2-5, 2016. Rosario, Argentina. (invited) Womac, A. R. 2013. Annual report update in Biomass feedstock supply logistics. Section of S1041 Multistate Project Progress Report, USDA Washington, D.C. (invited) Womac, A. R. 2012. State-of-Technology in biomass feedstock supply logistics. Program Proceedings of The Science and Engineering for a biobased industry, Editors: Kent Rausch, Vijay Singh, and Mike Tumbleson. (invited) Womac, A. R. 2012. Annual report update in Biomass feedstock supply logistics. Section of S1041 Multistate Project Progress Report, USDA Washington, D.C. (invited) Womac, A. R. 2012. Projected needs in Biomass feedstock supply logistics. Section of S1041 Multistate Project Project Rewrite for Project Renewal, USDA Washington, D.C. (invited) Lam, P.S., S. Sokhansanj, Bi, X., Mani, S., Lim, C.J., A. R. Womac, Hoque, M., and Peng, J.. 2007. Physical characterization of wet and dry wheat straw and switchgrass – bulk and specific density. Paper No. 076058, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. (invited) Theses/Dissertations completed by directed students Yang, Y. T.* 2007. Image and sieve analysis of biomass particle sizes and separation after size reduction. M.S. Thesis. Yu, M.* 2004. Ultimate Strength Characteristics of Switchgrass Stem Cross-Sections at Representative Processing Conditions. M.S. Thesis. Jeon, H. Y.* 2003. Instrumented Self-Propelled Sprayer to Determine Dynamic Boom Effects on Droplet Application Uniformity. M.S. Thesis. |