Articles
IMPACT SELECTION OF ORANGES
Article number
562_38
Pages
327 – 334
Language
English
Abstract
This research work reports a study of impact selection of oranges.
Firmness was obtained through the Hertz Contact Stress Theory by compression of single fruits and by impact tests.
An apparatus was constructed to measure the elapsed impact time, capable of carrying the selection process faster than by compression.
Impact tests also yielded values for coefficient of restitution.
Viscoelastic effects and total soluble solids content were considered.
Comparison of results indicates that the impact selection is possible and reliable.
Firmness was obtained through the Hertz Contact Stress Theory by compression of single fruits and by impact tests.
An apparatus was constructed to measure the elapsed impact time, capable of carrying the selection process faster than by compression.
Impact tests also yielded values for coefficient of restitution.
Viscoelastic effects and total soluble solids content were considered.
Comparison of results indicates that the impact selection is possible and reliable.
Authors
M.P. Martins, FABBRO Dal, A.W. Linares
Keywords
Fruit sorting, impact selection
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