Influence of Moisture Content on Physicomechanical Properties, Starch-Protein Microstructure and Fractal Parameter of Oat Groats

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (5-6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Zhao ◽  
Bo-wen Li ◽  
Nan Fu ◽  
Dong Li ◽  
Li-jun Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Granule Size ◽  
Physicomechanical Properties ◽  
Heuristic Methods ◽  
High Moisture Content ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Fractal Parameter ◽  
Contact Points

AbstractThis study was performed to investigate the influence of moisture content on physicomechanical properties, starch-protein microstructure and fractal parameter of oat groats. Selected physical properties were determined as a function of moisture content. The results showed that moisture content had a significant effect on these characteristics. Majority of physical properties increased linearly with moisture content ranged from 11.8 % to 27.0 %, while mechanical properties decreased nonlinearly as third power function in the above range. Moreover, the increasing granule size, less gaps and more contact points can be observed in the microstructure of starch-protein network with high moisture. Meanwhile, high moisture content also resulted in that fractal parameter of oat section increased from 2.6891 to 2.8001 significantly. These moisture-dependent characteristics are useful in further study of oat groats and the heuristic methods used in this study may be extrapolated to other varieties of cereal.

scholarly journals A Study in Physical and Mechanical Properties of Hemp Fibres

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asim Shahzad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Moisture Content ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Fibre Properties ◽  
Hemp Fibres ◽  
Fibre Matrix

This paper presents the results of the experiments undertaken to evaluate various physical and mechanical properties of hemp fibres. The study of these properties is vital for comparison with similar properties of synthetic fibres and for assessing hemp fibres’ suitability for use as reinforcement in composite materials. The properties of hemp fibres were found to be good enough to be used as reinforcement in composite materials. However, the issues of relatively high moisture content of fibres, variability in fibre properties, and relatively poor fibre/matrix interfacial strength were identified as factors that can reduce the efficiency with which these fibres can be utilised.

Drying kinetics of processed natural coffee with high moisture content

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valdiney Cambuy Siqueira ◽  
Flávio Meira Borém ◽  
Guilherme Euripedes Alves ◽  
Eder Pedroza Isquierdo ◽  
Afonso Celso Ferreira Pinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Drying Kinetics ◽  
High Moisture Content ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Kinetics Of

Objetivou-se, com o presente trabalho, propor um novo método de processamento e secagem, assim como avaliar o comportamento dos grãos submetidos a este processo, por meio da taxa de redução de água e do ajuste de diferentes modelos matemáticos aos dados experimentais da secagem. Os frutos colhidos no estágio maduro foram divididos em três lotes. O primeiro foi seco continuamente à temperatura de 40±1 °C. O segundo consiste na secagem do café natural até os teores de água de 0,56±0,02, 0,41±0,02, 0,28±0,02 e 0,20±0,02 decimal (base seca, b.s.), seguido de beneficiamento e secagem contínua nas temperaturas de 35±1 ºC e 40±1 ºC. O terceiro lote correspondeu à secagem contínua do café descascado e desmucilado na temperatura de 40±1 °C. Em todos os lotes, a secagem foi encerrada quando os grãos atingiram o teor de água de 0,12±0,05 (b.s.). Aos dados experimentais da secagem foram ajustados dez modelos matemáticos utilizados para representação da secagem dos produtos agrícolas. Além da representação da cinética de secagem foi avaliada a taxa de redução de água dos grãos. Conclui-se que a taxa de redução de água é maior para a temperatura de secagem de 40±1 °C, especialmente para maiores teores de água. O tempo total de secagem do café beneficiado com alto teor de água é expressivamente reduzido, quando comparado ao tempo de secagem completa do café natural. O modelo de Midilli descreve satisfatoriamente a cinética de secagem do café beneficiado.

Optimization of drying of low-grade coal with high moisture content using a disc dryer

2014 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 267-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Hyun Moon ◽  
In-Soo Ryu ◽  
Seung-Jae Lee ◽  
Tae-In Ohm
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
High Moisture Content ◽  
High Moisture

scholarly journals Key Metallurgical Parameters of Fe-Ni Production During 1984–1997 and 2007–2017 at the Ferronickel Smelter in Drenas

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Zarife Bajraktari-Gashi ◽  
Muharrem Zabeli ◽  
Behram Halilaj
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
High Moisture Content ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Nickel Ores ◽  
Iron Nickel ◽  
Rotary Kilns ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Laterite Ore

AbstractDuring 1984–1997, the ferronickel plant in Drenas used iron-nickel ore from the mines of the Republic of Kosovo: Glavica and Çikatove (Dushkaje and Suke) mines. However, during the years 2007–2017, when the plant started operating from the cessation of production, which was from 1998 to 2007, some types of iron-nickel ores from different countries began to be used, starting from iron-nickel ores from Kosovo, iron-nickel ores from Albania, ores from Indonesia, ores from the Philippines, ores from Guatemala, ores from Turkey and ores from Macedonia. The ore composition, however, is mainly oxide-laterite ore. Iron-nickel ores in the plant are characterised by high moisture content, a very important factor influencing the process of scraping the charge in rotary kilns and presenting in general. Among the iron-nickel ore used in the ferronickel plant, the ores from Albania are characterised due to their low moisture content when compared with the other ores as well as the high content of iron oxides, which affect the temperature rise inside the furnaces, as the iron ores play an important role in the pre-casting process in rotary kilns.

scholarly journals Mycoflora of sawn timbers in Benin City

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
J. A. Okhuoya ◽  
S. O. Itaman
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Pleurotus Ostreatus ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
High Moisture Content ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Benin City ◽  
The Poor ◽  
High Incidence

In a fungal suryey of sawn timbers in scattared localities in Benin City, fungal species isolated were mainly members of <i>Hyphomycetes</i>, with few <i>Ascomycetes</i> and<i> Basidiomycetes</i>. Cellulolytic abilities of isolates were determined and found to be highest in a basidiomycete, <i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i>. The high incidence of these isolates was traced to the poor ventillation in the shades where the timbers arę sold and the high moisture content of timber before display for sale.

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