scholarly journals Influence of moisture content on pressure ratio of rape seeds

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (No. 1) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Rusinek ◽  
J. Łukaszuk
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Pressure Ratio ◽  
High Ratio ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Vertical Pressure ◽  
Loading And Unloading ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Passive Stress

The pressure ratio of rape seeds was determined for four levels of moisture content in a model silo. The silo was 0.6 m in diameter and 0.6 m high. Ratio of horizontal to vertical pressure and distributions of local horizontal to vertical pressure along the radius of the floor in the model silo were determined for cycles of loading and unloading simulated conditions observed in a silo (in a range of 0–13 kPa). The sample was poured into the model silo through centrally located spout, without vibration or other compacting actions. The pressure ratio rape seeds generally decreased with an increase in moisture content. Experimental results were compared with simplified approximation recommended by the Eurocode 1 (2003) and theoretical values obtained for active and passive stress case.

Effect of Ginkgo Protein on Moisture Content and Hardness of Bread

2012 ◽  
Vol 531 ◽  
pp. 395-398
Author(s):  
Xiao Fei Sun ◽  
Yu Hui Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Soluble Protein ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Water Soluble Protein

Ginkgo seeds were selected and used as experimental material to study protein compositions in ginkgo protein. Ginkgo protein was used as accessory to be added into flour to make bread. Effect of ginkgo protein on moisture content and hardness of bread were investigated. Experimental results showed that ginkgo protein contained water-soluble protein and salt-soluble protein which was 85.28 percents in total protein and contained small amounts of prolamin and alkali-soluble protein. The bread added with different ratios of ginkgo protein had higher moisture content and lower hardness. Therefore, adding appropriate amount of ginkgo protein could improve bread baking performances and bread shelf life.

scholarly journals Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on Radon Exhalation from Porous Media: An Experimental Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3005
Author(s):  
Ling-feng Xie ◽  
Shu-liang Zou ◽  
Xiang-yang Li ◽  
Chang-shou Hong ◽  
Hong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Porous Media ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Ultrasonic Wave ◽  
Linear Correlation ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Radon Exhalation Rate ◽  
Exhalation Rate ◽  
Radon Exhalation ◽  
Experimental Apparatus ◽  
Positive Linear Correlation

Radon is internationally recognized as one of the seven seismic precursors. A self-assembly ultrasonic generator and experimental apparatus for radon measurement were utilized to explore the radon exhalation regularities of water-bearing porous media under different ultrasonic intensities. The experimental results showed that there was a coupling relationship among radon exhalation rate, moisture content, and ultrasonic frequency. With the increase of the frequency of the ultrasonic wave, its effect on the promotion of radon exhalation rate was found to be a more obviously positive linear correlation. The radon exhalation rate, which could climb to a maximum value of 0.179 Bq·m−2·s−1 in a naturally air-dried sample, increased at first and then decreased along with increased moisture content. Moreover, this study found that the ultrasonic wave had the most remarkable promoting effects on the radon exhalation rate of porous media with high moisture content, and there is a positive linear correlation between the growth rate of the radon exhalation rate and moisture content. The experimental results could provide a beneficial reference for the continual monitoring of radon in a seismically active belt and an explanation of radon anomalies; however, the proposed experimental model was simplified, so further insights are strictly required for a reliable correlation with the real monitoring of radon in a seismically active belt.

Models of pressure compaction and their application for wheat meal

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanisław Skonecki ◽  
Ryszard Kulig ◽  
Grzegorz Łysiak
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Granular Materials ◽  
Plant Material ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
Model Equations ◽  
Physical Phenomena

Abstract Processes of compaction of granular materials were described using selected models. The analysis of their accuracy on the example of wheat was the basis for the discussion on their applicability to the processing of plant-origin materials. Parameters of the model equations for wheat, compressed at 10-18% moisture content were calculated, and the relations between these parameters and wheat moisture were determined. It was found that the analyzed models described the pressure compaction of granular plant material with different accuracy, and were highly dependent on moisture. The study also indicated that the model of Ferrero et al. fits the experimental results well. The parameters of this model reflected very well the physical phenomena which occur during compression.

A Transonic Compressor Stage: Part 2 — CFD Simulation

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. V. Hobson ◽  
A. J. Gannon ◽  
R. P. Shreeve
Keyword(s):  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Pressure Ratio ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Compressor Stage ◽  
Transonic Compressor ◽  
Cfd Method

The simulation of a transonic compressor stage is presented. This stage was designed using an Euler CFD code with the intent of minimizing the use of empirical design techniques. The stage has subsequently been built and tested. More recently an existing multi-block Navier-Stokes code with a steady averaging-plane to pass information between the blade rows was used to simulate the flow through the machine. Performance maps of stage pressure ratio and efficiency at 70, 80, 90 and 100% speeds from both the Euler and Navier-Stokes CFD codes are compared with the experimental results. Details of the internal flow from the Navier-Stokes code are presented. Comparison of the design Euler CFD and experimental results showed reasonable agreement and validated its use as a design tool. Agreement between experimental and the current Navier-Stokes CFD results was good, allowing the code to be used in the viewing of the internal flow field. Improvements to the initial design CFD method are discussed in light of the experimental program and more recent simulations.

Possibility of the Increase in Titanium Sheets' Drawability

2013 ◽  
Vol 549 ◽  
pp. 31-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janina Adamus ◽  
Piotr Lacki
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Yield Point ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
High Ratio ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Ti6al4v Titanium Alloy ◽  
Stamping Process

Forming of titanium sheets, especially titanium alloy sheets, is very difficult due to low drawability caused by a high ratio of the yield point to the tensile strength Re/Rm, usually more than 90%. Although drawability of titanium sheets can be enhanced by forming at elevated temperatures it is avoided due to the high costs and difficulties associated with the operation of the process. Therefore the authors have developed an unconventional stamping method allowing for forming of almost unworkable materials at ambient temperature, such as Ti6Al4V titanium alloy. The paper presents both numerical simulation and experimental results of the stamping process using a device specially designed for this purpose.

Effect of Moisture Absorption on the Bending Strength of CFRP

2012 ◽  
Vol 450-451 ◽  
pp. 482-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Ying Zhang ◽  
Di Hong Li ◽  
Dong Xing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Immersion Time ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Bending Tests ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Damage Propagation ◽  
Effect Of Moisture

The effects of moisture content on the bending strength of T300/914 composite laminates that immersed in water for 7 days and 14 days was discussed in this paper. The three-point bending tests were conducted on the composite laminates. Experimental results reveal that the moisture content in the laminates increased with immersion time and that moisture absorption accelerated damage propagation in the composite laminates. The bending strength of the unaged, aged specimens were characterized and analyzed. Compared to the unaged specimens, the bending strength of the composite laminates immersed for 7 and 14 days decreased by 6.62% and 16.98%, respectively. The results revealed that the bending strength of the aged specimens decreased with the increasing immersion time.

Estimation of Centrifugal Compressor Stability With Diffuser Loss-Range System

1977 ◽  
Vol 99 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
G. B. Reeves
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Compressor ◽  
Flow Characteristic ◽  
Pressure Ratio ◽  
Maximum Flow ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Constant Speed ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Range Data ◽  
Loss Range ◽  
Estimate Flow

A method has been developed by which centrifugal compressor flow range and the nature of the pressure ratio characteristic approaching surge can be predicted by use of fundamental impeller exit conditions and diffuser entrance geometry in a system where minimum to maximum flow range is determined by the diffuser. Experimental results from compressor tests demonstrate the influence of these basic variables on flow range. Data from pipe type diffuser configurations designed under the assumptions of the loss-range method verify the capability to estimate flow range. Results of tests confirm the use of the method to predict the shape of the pressure ratio/weight flow characteristic and the location of maximum efficiency at constant speed.

Measurement and Characterization of the Moisture-Induced Properties of ACF Package

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji-Young Yoon ◽  
Ilho Kim ◽  
Soon-Bok Lee
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Coefficient ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Chemical Interaction ◽  
Transient State ◽  
Length Change ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Moisture Movement ◽  
Humid Environment ◽  
Swelling Coefficient

This study is to observe the exact behavior of anisotropic conductive adhesion (ACF) package under humid environments by obtaining the moisture-induced properties such as diffusion coefficient (the rate of moisture movement into the materials), saturated moisture content (the maximum absorbed quantity), and swelling coefficient (length change due to the chemical interaction). So the experiments were performed to get the moisture-induced properties of ACF and FR4 using newly developed method at various temperature and relative humidity conditions. Experimental results showed that the diffusion coefficient of ACF and FR4 follows Arrhenius’ equation very well, and the saturated moisture content of them follows Henry’s law, which means linear relationship between saturated moisture content and relative humidity, but the saturated moisture content of ACF is influenced by temperature as well as relative humidity. And the swelling coefficient of ACF and FR4 increases with temperature. Especially in the case of ACF, it shows the dramatic degradation due to Tg (glass transition temperature) at nearby 85°C. Finally, as using these experimental results, the behavior of the ACF package under humid environment is predicted through finite element simulation. When wetness defined by moisture content over saturated moisture content changes from 0 to 0.9, the center of the ACF package is subject to compression and the edge of the ACF package is subject to tension in the case of transient state. After all, because the edge of the ACF package is very weak due to bending moment, the failure is easy to occur under humid environment.

scholarly journals Investigation on Effect of Stroke Length, Cutter Bar Speed, Moisture Content of Crop and Stem Diameter on Cutting Force for Development of Bengal Gram Harvester

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
S. Ramachandran ◽  
D. Asokan
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Cutting Force ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Stroke Length ◽  
Cent Moisture ◽  
Bengal Gram ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Harvesting Stage

Aims: The effects of crop and machine parameters on cutting force for Bengal gram crop were investigated. Study Design: Experiments were carried out at two levels by using the standard protocol. Place: The study was carried out in the farm machinery work shop of Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute, Kumulur, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. Methodology: A double knife cutter bar test rig was developed for measuring the cutting force required for harvesting of Bengal gram crop. Experiments were carried out on JG 11 variety of Bengal gram crop at two levels of stroke length of the double knife cutter bar, four levels of cutter bar speeds, three levels of stem diameter and three ranges of moisture content (at harvesting stage, at 5 days before and after harvesting). Results: The minimum cutting force of 16.14 N was observed at 1.0 ms-1 for cutting 3 to 4.5 mm diameter with 14.08 to 15.1 per cent moisture content of stem. The maximum value of cutting force of 39.83 N was observed at 0.25 m s-1 for cutting more than 6 mm diameter with 20.2 to 20.45 per cent moisture content of stem. The double knife cutter bar with a stroke length of 76.2 mm registered 4.3 to 11.12 percent reduction in cutting force as compared to 50 mm stroke length for the all selected levels of parameters.

scholarly journals Modification of Institute for Agricultural Research Multi-Crop Thresher for Improved Performances

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunusi I Idris ◽  
Usman S Mohammed ◽  
Nura A Sale ◽  
Ibrahim B Dalha
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Throughput Capacity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Maximum Throughput ◽  
Cleaning Efficiency ◽  
Grain Damage ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Extraneous Material

In millet producing areas of Nigeria, the predominant method of threshing is traditional. It involves beating the millet panicle with a stick, over a log of wood or by pounding using mortar and pestle. This method is inefficient, time-consuming, labor intensive, prone to drudgery, uneconomical, low output and gives product contaminate with extraneous material such as stones and sand. Though imported threshers are effective in millet threshing; they are expensive, complexed in design and required skillful personnel for operation. An Institute for Agricultural Research  (IAR) multi-crop thresher for sorghum, millet, and wheat was modified for improved performances. The performance of the modified thresher was evaluated using Ex-borno variety of pearl millet. Two levels of moisture content; 9.21% and 10.81%, four feed rates levels; 3, 4, 5 and 6 kg/min, four levels of drum speed; 700, 800, 900 and 1000 rpm were considered during the experiment. The test results indicated as high as 98.78% threshing efficiency, a minimum of 1.02% grain damage, maximum cleaning efficiency of 97.19%, and 2.50% scatter loss and maximum throughput capacity of 194.02 kg/hr. In comparison to the previous thresher, threshing efficiency, mechanical grain damage, cleaning efficiency, scatter losses, and throughput capacity have improved by 2.01%, 330.56%, 9.79%, 10.78%, and 69.86% respectively. The developed thresher is anticipated to increase the farmer’s productivity due to improved performances.Keywords: Millet, Threshing Efficiency, Cleaning Efficiency, Feed Rate, cylinder Speed

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