scholarly journals Effect of different winter pruning systems on grapes produced

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (2s) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Caprara ◽  
Fabio Pezzi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Texture Analysis ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Skin Thickness ◽  
Grapevine Cultivar ◽  
Measured Time ◽  
Mechanical Behaviours ◽  
Pruning Techniques

The purpose of these trials was to evaluate possible effects on properties of grapes, particularly the physical and mechanical features, depending on the winter pruning system. The following pruning techniques were carried out: manual pruning (m); mechanical pruning (M); mechanical pre-pruning and subsequent manual finishing (Mm); mechanical pre-pruning and contemporary fast manual finishing, using a wagon facility with two operators equipped with pneumatic scissors (Mw). The trials were carried out on Sangiovese trained to spurred cordon. During the trials were measured: time and cost of pruning, quality of pruning and the vegetative-productive response of vines. During grape harvesting a consolidated analytical method of texture analysis was applied to evaluate the physical parameters of grapevine cultivar: pedicel detachment, skin perforation, skin thickness, grape features as hardness, cohesiveness, springiness. Analysis of working time showed that the manual pruning (m) determined a greater commitment of time, while the mechanized pruning (M) presented a time reduction of 95%. The two mechanized pruning associated with manual finishing reduced the time of 21% (Mm) and 69% (Mw). The lowering cost is less evident but important anyway. Regarding the quality of pruning, the increase in the level of mechanization has produced an increase of spurs and buds density. It was also detected a higher percentage of damaged spurs and in wrong position. The increasing of mechanization levels of pruning also has produced smaller and sparser bunches with smaller berries. The study of mechanical properties of berries showed significant differences in the mechanical behaviours of the different pruning tests. The mechanized pruning presented higher values for the pedicel detachment, skin perforation and cohesiveness, while it gave lower values for thickness of skin and springiness. The results showed that mechanical pruning can modify properties of the berries which influence mechanical harvesting on vineyard.

Effect of graphite microstructure on their physical parameters and wettability properties

2021 ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
B. Sułkowski ◽  
G. Boczkal ◽  
P. Pałka ◽  
G. Mrówka-Nowotnik
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Mechanical Anisotropy ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Titanium Nickel ◽  
Good Heat

To produce castings of titanium, nickel, zinc, copper and many other metal alloys, graphite molds can be used. Using graphite molds has many advantages which are no lubricate or coating layers are needed, high cooling rate, easy of production of complicated shapes. However, for good quality of castings there is needed a good quality of graphite with high mechanical properties and good heat transfer coefficient. Because of no room for manipulating of chemical composite of graphite molds, the most important factor influencing the properties of the molds is their production process. Thus, in the present study mechanical properties of two different type of graphite were investigated. There was graphite produced by different technological processes. One of the processes was a typical graphite production process from the isotropic coke, the second process was an electrolytic method production. Investigations included mechanical tests as well as the structure observations by scanning electron microscope. Chemical analysis was determined by Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy method additionally, phase analysis using the XRD method was performed. Mechanical properties were obtained by compression tests and three points banding tests at room temperature. It was found that the porosity of a graphite is the key parameter for good its mechanical properties. In addition, it was found that the mechanical anisotropy of graphite is the effect of the production method where the size and distribution of pores play an important role. Ill. 7. Ref. 9. 

Pengaruh Tekanan dan Penggunaan Conplast terhadap Sifat Mekanik Eternit dari Abu Cangkang Sawit

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (15) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Haspiadi Haspiadi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Palm Shell ◽  
Oil Palm Shell ◽  
Density Values ◽  
Test Result

The purpose of this research is to know the influence of pressure and use of conplast against mechanical properties which are a Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) and Modulus of Rupture (MOR) of plasterboard. The study is done because still low quality of plasterboard made from a mixture of ashes of oil-palm shell especially of the mechanical properties compared to the controls. The method of this reserach used variation of printed pressure and the addition of conplast. Test result is obtained that the highest value of Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) 90875.94 Kg/cm2, Modulus of Rupture (MOR) 61.16 Kg/cm2 and density values in generally good printed at the pressure 60 g/cm3 and the addition of conplast 25% as well as the composition of the ash of palm shell oil 40%: limestone 40%: cement 15%: fiber 5% and 300 mL of water. ABSTRAK Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh tekanan dan penggunaan conplast terhadap sifat mekanik yaitu kuat lentur dan keteguhan patah eternit berbahan dasar abu cangkang sawit. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena masi rendahnya mutu eternit berbahan campuran abu cangkang sawit dari bolier khususnya sifat mekanik dibandingkan dengan kontrol. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah dengan variasi tekanan cetak dan penambahan conplast. Hasil uji diperoleh bahwa kuat lentur tertinggi sebesar 90875,94 Kg/cm2 dan keteguhan patah sebesar 61,16 Kg/cm2, yang dicetak pada tekanan 60 g/cm3 dan penambahan conplast 25% dengan komposisi  abu cangkang sawit 40 %: kapur 40 % : semen 15 %: serat 5 % dan air 300 mL.Kata Kunci :  Abu cangkang sawit, conplast, kuat lentur, keteguhan patah.

KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK: KEADILAN DAN PENGETAHUAN PAJAK KPP MALANG SELATAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-30
Author(s):  
Sukma Perdana ◽  
Rosyid Arifin
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
The Public ◽  
Tax Education

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of fairness and tax knowledge on compliance of individual taxpayers in Malang. The analytical method used in this study is multiple regression. Based on the results of the analysis found evidence that simultaneously or partially justice and tax knowledge affect the compliance of Individual Taxpayers in Malang. In order to improve taxpayer compliance, the KPP Pratama office in Malang provides taxation knowledge to the public through intensive, consistent and sustainable tax education. In addition, it is necessary to increase the quantity and quality of tax education counseling so that the public's tax knowledge increases and become more aware and compliant in carrying out their tax obligations. In addition, taxpayers to learn more and understand the regulations regarding taxation so that they can improve their compliance as taxpayers Keywords: Justice, tax knowledge and taxpayer compliance

scholarly journals Damage Evolution of Granodiorite after Heating and Cooling Treatments

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 779
Author(s):  
Mohamed Gomah ◽  
Guichen Li ◽  
Salah Bader ◽  
Mohamed Elkarmoty ◽  
Mohamed Ismael
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
P Wave ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Slow Cooling ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Natural Rock ◽  
The Impact

The awareness of the impact of high temperatures on rock properties is essential to the design of deep geotechnical applications. The purpose of this research is to assess the influence of heating and cooling treatments on the physical and mechanical properties of Egyptian granodiorite as a degrading factor. The samples were heated to various temperatures (200, 400, 600, and 800 °C) and then cooled at different rates, either slowly cooled in the oven and air or quickly cooled in water. The porosity, water absorption, P-wave velocity, tensile strength, failure mode, and associated microstructural alterations due to thermal effect have been studied. The study revealed that the granodiorite has a slight drop in tensile strength, up to 400 °C, for slow cooling routes and that most of the physical attributes are comparable to natural rock. Despite this, granodiorite thermal deterioration is substantially higher for quick cooling than for slow cooling. Between 400:600 °C is ‘the transitional stage’, where the physical and mechanical characteristics degraded exponentially for all cooling pathways. Independent of the cooling method, the granodiorite showed a ductile failure mode associated with reduced peak tensile strengths. Additionally, the microstructure altered from predominantly intergranular cracking to more trans-granular cracking at 600 °C. The integrity of the granodiorite structure was compromised at 800 °C, the physical parameters deteriorated, and the rock tensile strength was negligible. In this research, the temperatures of 400, 600, and 800 °C were remarked to be typical of three divergent phases of granodiorite mechanical and physical properties evolution. Furthermore, 400 °C could be considered as the threshold limit for Egyptian granodiorite physical and mechanical properties for typical thermal underground applications.

scholarly journals Investigation of Color Reproduction on Linen Fabrics when Printing with Mimaki TX400-1800D Inkjet with Pigment TP250 Dyes

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Tim Tofan ◽  
Rimantas Stonkus ◽  
Raimondas Jasevičius
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Color Reproduction ◽  
Related Effect ◽  
Color Characteristics ◽  
Fabric Density ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Printing Parameters ◽  
Linen Fabric

The aim of this research is to investigate related effect of dyeability to linen textiles related to different printing parameters. The study investigated the change in color characteristics when printing on linen fabrics with an inkjet MIMAKI Tx400-1800D printer with pigmented TP 250 inks. The dependence of color reproduction on linen fabrics on the number of print head passes, number of ink layers to be coated, linen fabric density, and different types of linen fabric was investigated. All this affects the quality of print and its mechanical properties. The change in color characteristics on different types of linen fabrics was determined experimentally. We determine at which print settings the most accurate color reproduction can be achieved on different linen fabrics. The difference between the highest and the lowest possible number of head passages was investigated. The possibilities of reproducing different linen fabric colors were determined.

scholarly journals The Influence of Different Plasma Cell Discharges on the Performance Quality of Surgical Gown Samples

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (15) ◽  
pp. 4329
Author(s):  
Atif H. Asghar ◽  
Ahmed Rida Galaly
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Exposure Time ◽  
Electrical Characteristics ◽  
Cathode Fall ◽  
Treatment Efficiency ◽  
Performance Quality ◽  
Surgical Gown ◽  
The One

An experimental study was performed on a low-density plasma discharge using two different configurations of the plasma cell cathode, namely, the one mesh system electrodes (OMSE) and the one mesh and three system electrodes (OMTSE), to determine the electrical characteristics of the plasma such as current–voltage characteristics, breakdown voltage (VB), Paschen curves, current density (J), cathode fall thickness (dc), and electron density of the treated sample. The influence of the electrical characteristics of the plasma fluid in the cathode fall region for different cathode configuration cells (OMSE and OMTSE) on the performance quality of a surgical gown was studied to determine surface modification, treatment efficiency, exposure time, wettability property, and mechanical properties. Over a very short exposure time, the treatment efficiency for the surgical gown surface of plasma over the mesh cathode at a distance equivalent to the cathode fall distance dc values of the OMTSE and for OMSE reached a maximum. The wettability property decreased from 90 to 40% for OMTSE over a 180 s exposure time and decreased from 90 to 10% for OMSE over a 160 s exposure time. The mechanisms of each stage of surgical gown treatment by plasma are described. In this study, the mechanical properties of the untreated and treated surgical gown samples such as the tensile strength and elongation percentage, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, strain hardening, resilience, toughness, and fracture (breaking) point were studied. Plasma had a more positive effect on the mechanical properties of the OMSE reactor than those of the OMTSE reactor.

scholarly journals Effect of Ozone Treatment on the Quality of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.)

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 847
Author(s):  
Anita Zapałowska ◽  
Natalia Matłok ◽  
Miłosz Zardzewiały ◽  
Tomasz Piechowiak ◽  
Maciej Balawejder
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Sea Buckthorn ◽  
Hippophae Rhamnoides ◽  
Ozone Treatment ◽  
Aerobic Bacteria ◽  
Hippophaë Rhamnoides ◽  
Hippophae Rhamnoïdes L ◽  
Ozonation Process

The aim of this research was to show the effect of the ozonation process on the quality of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.). The quality of the ozonated berries of sea buckthorn was assessed. Prior to and after the ozone treatment, a number of parameters, including the mechanical properties, moisture content, microbial load, content of bioactive compounds, and composition of volatile compounds, were determined. The influence of the ozonation process on the composition of volatile compounds and mechanical properties was demonstrated. The ozonation had negligible impact on the weight and moisture of the samples immediately following the treatment. Significant differences in water content were recorded after 7 days of storage. It was shown that the highest dose of ozone (concentration and process time) amounting to 100 ppm for 30 min significantly reduced the water loss. The microbiological analyses showed the effect of ozone on the total count of aerobic bacteria, yeast, and mold. The applied process conditions resulted in the reduction of the number of aerobic bacteria colonies by 3 log cfu g−1 compared to the control (non-ozonated) sample, whereas the number of yeast and mold colonies decreased by 1 log cfu g−1 after the application of 100 ppm ozone gas for 30 min. As a consequence, ozone treatment enhanced the plant quality and extended plant’s storage life.

Textural characteristics and sensory evaluation of yogurt fortified with pectin extracted from steeped hawthorn wine pomace

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Jiang ◽  
Jinhua Du ◽  
Liguo Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Texture Analysis ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Rupture Strength ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Textural Characteristics ◽  
Sensory Acceptance ◽  
Water Holding ◽  
Rupture Distance ◽  
Better Than

AbstractTo comparatively investigate the applications potential of pectin from steeped hawthorn wine pomace (SHP), pectin-enriched yogurt was produced at set/stirred form using apple-sourced commercial pectin (CP) as control. The focus was mainly on the effect of pectins on the texture and stability of yogurt, as well as the analysis of appearance and taste, which were mainly characterized by texture analysis and sensory evaluation. Texture analysis indicated that the performance of SHP was better than that of CP, which could increase the gel rupture strength and rupture distance of set yogurt. SHP could also improve the firmness, denseness and viscosity of stirred yogurt. In other respects, SHP could also significantly increase the water holding capacity and sensory acceptance of both types of yogurt. The utilization of SHP for improving the quality of yogurt demonstrated its great potential in developing the sustainable applications of the by-product from steeped hawthorn wine.

Influence of Agglomerate Size on the Properties of Al2O3-Al2Cu3 Multiphase Ceramic Coatings

2007 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 1791-1792
Author(s):  
Hai Ping Cui ◽  
Jun Yan ◽  
Shi Guo Du ◽  
Xin Kang Du
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Size Range ◽  
Ceramic Coatings ◽  
Reactive System ◽  
Flame Spray ◽  
Agglomerate Size ◽  
Binding Strength

Al2O3-Al2Cu3 multiphase coatings were prepared on the surface of steel by reactive flame spray. The binding strength, microhardness and abrasion quality of the coatings were measured and analyzed. The influence of the agglomerate size on the properties of the coatings was emphatically studied to choose suitable size range for Al-CuO reactive system. The results showed that coatings prepared by using –150∼+250 meshes agglomerates exhibited good mechanical properties.

A statistical analysis of low-stress mechanical properties of warp-knitted fabrics

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka-yan Yim ◽  
Chi-wai Kan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Knitted Fabrics ◽  
Fabric Hand ◽  
Low Stress Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fabric Weight ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
Selection Of

Fabric hand is an indispensable characteristic for the selection of fabric and product development and the buying consideration for manufacturers and consumers. However, there is little comprehensive work on the hand feel property of warp-knitted fabrics due to the mainstream natural fibers (cotton, wool and silk) and other fabric structures (woven, weft-knitted and nonwoven). The increasing potential for the wide variety of applications and development of warp-knitted fabrics is not only because its fabric hand gives better determination for fabric marketing, but also because it provides extensive scope for fabric performance and appearance. This paper reports an experimental study on the integrated fabric hand behavior of a series of warp-knitted fabrics made for various apparel applications, such as sportswear, lingerie and leisure wear. These 105 fabrics were produced by varying different physical parameters, including fabric weight and fabric thickness. The Kawabata Evaluation System for Fabric (KES-F) was employed to obtain the fabric hand properties (primary hand value and total hand value) related with stiffness, smoothness and softness. All low-stress mechanical properties and fabric hand values from the testing results were used to verify the applicability of the KES-F on warp-knitted fabrics and to analyze the relationships of fabric parameters and hand characteristics. The results indicate that the KES-F is an appropriate tool to measure the hand attributes of warp-knitted samples, and moderate correlations between physical properties and mechanical behavior were found.

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