scholarly journals Development and evaluation of sago (Metroxylon sagu) pith extractor

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 140-147
Author(s):  
Jefrey M. Bagasbas ◽  
Renyl B. Barroca
Keyword(s):  
Extraction Efficiency ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Payback Period ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Extraction Capacity ◽  
Cost And Benefit Analysis ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Metroxylon Sagu ◽  
Method Of Extraction

Among the significant problems in the sago processing, the extraction of the starch from its trunk tops the list. The extraction process involves a debarking and rasping process that is very tedious, unsanitary and time consuming that dramatically affects the quality of starch production since the local processor relies mainly on conventional method of extraction. This paper presents the design, fabrication and performance evaluation of sago pith extraction machine. The design concept made was to rasp the sago pith using a rotating rasper without debarking the log to minimize the steps on the extraction process. Four different teeth spacing of the rasper were considered during the testing and replicated three times; 1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, and no teeth as controlled parameters, respectively. Results revealed that teeth spacing has a significant effect on the performance of the machine such as extraction capacity, extraction efficiency and fineness of rasped pith. Based on average, the highest extraction capacity was recorded at 217.47 kg/h using 3 cm teeth spacing, and the highest extraction efficiency was 96.12% using 2 cm teeth spacing and the finest rasped pith having the lowest fineness modulus of 2.15 was when 1 cm teeth spacing is used. Compared to manual and other existing mechanical rasper accounting the process of debarking, machine’s extraction capacity is higher, more efficient, safer and hygienic. Cost and benefit analysis supports that the machine is profitable and the financial efficiency is high having a 65% rate of return and 1.8 years payback period.

scholarly journals STUDY ON TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY OF “TAO MEO” USING PECTINASE ENZYME IN “TAO MEO” VINEGAR PRODUCTION BY SUBMERGED METHOD

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (4A) ◽  
pp. 298
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Viet Anh
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Extraction Efficiency ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Treatment Technology ◽  
Simultaneous Application ◽  
Enzyme Pretreatment ◽  
Fermentation Method ◽  
End Products

“Táo mèo” vinegar, a fat-burner famous for its many benefits for the digestive and immune systems, can be consumed as functional drinks. However, “táo mèo” vinegar is still producing mainly in manual-based, small-scaled with the surface fermentation method and containing many hazards. For industrial scales, the application of pectinase during the fruit extraction process has increased the quality of end-products and extraction efficiency, leaving no residue during storage. This research focus on the simultaneous application of two kinds of pectinase: PectinexUltra SP-L and PectinaseUltra Clear, during the extracted processing of “táo mèo”. The results indicated that simultaneously using both enzymes has increased the extractivity of the process to 25 %, and also has increased the amounts of function substances such as vitamin C, polyphenol, sugar, acid, and soluble pectin, compared to not using enzymes. The extractive process using the two enzymes for the fruit extracts is determined as follows: PectinexUltra SP-L is used at  concentration of 0.15 %, temperature is 30 oC for 60 minutes;  followed by  using PectinaseUltra Clear with concentration of 0.1 %, temperature is 55 oC for 60 minutes. The enzyme processing does not interfere with the vinegar fermentation process; vinegar  with  enzyme pretreatment contains higher amounts of polyphenol, vitamin C, and potassium compared to that without enzyme pretreatment. The amount of soluble pectin in vinegar with enzyme pretreatment stays constant with no sediment during six months of storage, whereas vinegar without enzymes pretreatment  produces precipitation afer two months of storage.

scholarly journals Solvent used in extraction process of agarwood: a systematic review

Food Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 731-737
Author(s):  
F. Zakaria ◽  
B.A. Talip ◽  
E.E.M. Kahar ◽  
N. Muhammad ◽  
N. Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Extraction Solvents ◽  
Method Of Extraction

The method of extraction of Agarwood is usually dependent on the purpose of the extract. This systematic review aims to look at the number of studies that use different types of solvents in the process of extraction. There are 3 types of solvents commonly used in the extraction of agarwood essential oils namely methanol, ethanol and water. Each solvent produces different extracts in terms of quantity and quality of the final product. However, there is controversy over the use of solvents as it may cause a cytotoxic effect on the user. Another common type of solvent is water. Although water is a cheap solvent and relatively safe, aqueous extracts have more impurities that make isolating the desired compound difficult. After the extraction process, the crude extract was fractionated into the desired compounds and this technique is widely applied, especially in the whole process of extraction of the agarwood. In conclusion, extraction solvents have certain advantages and disadvantages, and this is one of the reasons why this extraction method depends on the purpose of using the final product such as agarwood essential oil.

Quality Control Oriented Data Analysis and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Extraction Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 548-549 ◽  
pp. 1089-1092
Author(s):  
Pei Lu ◽  
Meng Jiao ◽  
Bao Gang Hou
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Extraction Efficiency ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Quality Parameter ◽  
Production Data ◽  
Relation Model ◽  
Important Quality

A relation model between extraction efficiency quality parameter and extraction process parameters was presented as the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) effective constituent extraction efficiency is an important quality index in the TCM extraction process. This paper verified the correctness of the model which based on the actual production data and makes the prediction of the extraction efficiency possible. To judge whether the extraction process is in a controlled state base on the X-R control Chart of extraction efficiency predicted value, thus achieved to monitor the quality of the extraction process. This paper is of great significance in ensuring the quality of TCM extraction production stable and uniform.

Cost and Benefit Analysis for Rubber Product Transportation

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasitorn Srisawadi ◽  
◽  
Naraphorn Paoprasert ◽  
Prasit Wattanawongsakun ◽  
Sarawut Lerspalungsanti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost And Benefit ◽  
Cost And Benefit Analysis ◽  
Rubber Product

STUDYING THE KINETIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EXTRACTION OF ANTHOCYANINS FROM THE SQUEEZE OF KRASNOSTOP ZOLOTOVSKY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Egyan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Efficiency Coefficient ◽  
Kinetic Characteristics ◽  
Reaction Rate Constants ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Process Speed

The article shows studies characterizing the quality of the squeeze: the mechanical composition of the squeeze is determined, the structural moisture of each component is determined, the sugar content in the formed process of sedimentation of the juice and its acidity are determined refractometrically. The kinetics of anthocyanins extraction was determined in two ways, the solids content in the extract was calculated, and the reaction rate constants of the extraction process and the efficiency coefficient of ultrasonic amplification of the extraction process speed were calculated.

LIGHTING AND PERFORMANCE: AN ANALYSIS ON LIGHTING EFFICIENCY OF ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Fazidah Hanim Husain
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Artificial Lighting ◽  
Level Measurement ◽  
Acceptable Range ◽  
Creative Learning ◽  
Illuminance Level ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Effect Of Light

Lighting is one of the key elements in any space and building infrastructure. Good design for an area in the building requires sufficient light that contributes to the efficiency of the activities. The correct method allows natural light to transmit, reduce heat and glare in providing a conducive learning environment. Light plays a significant influence to the quality of space and contributes focus of the students in an architecture studio. Previous research has shown that the effect of light also controlled emotions, behavior, and mood of the students. The operations of artificial lighting that have been used most of the time in an architecture studio during day and night may create lavishness and inadequacy at the same time. Therefore, this paper focuses on the identifying the quality of light for the architecture studio in UiTM (Perak), to instill a creative learning environment. Several methodologies adopted in this study such as illuminance level measurement using lux meter (LM-8100), and a questionnaire survey in gauging the lighting comfort level from students’ perspective. The study revealed that the illuminance level in the architecture studio is insufficient and not in the acceptable range stated in the Malaysian: Standards 1525:2007 and  not evenly distributed.  The study also concluded that the current studio environment is not condusive and appears monotonous. 

Strategic threats to energy security as risks of quality of people's life

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 730-744
Author(s):  
V.I. Loktionov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
General Scientific ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Economic Well Being ◽  
The Way

Subject. The article reviews the way strategic threats to energy security influence the quality of people's life. Objectives. The study unfolds the theory of analyzing strategic threats to energy security by covering the matter of quality of people's life. Methods. To analyze the way strategic threats to energy security spread across cross-sectoral commodity and production chains and influences quality of people's living, I applied the factor analysis and general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis. Results. I suggest interpreting strategic threats to energy security as risks of people's quality of life due to a reduction in the volume of energy supply. I identified mechanisms reflecting how the fuel and energy complex and its development influence the quality of people's life. The article sets out the method to assess such quality-of-life risks arising from strategic threats to energy security. Conclusions and Relevance. In the current geopolitical situation, strategic threats to energy security cause long-standing adverse consequences for the quality of people's life. If strategic threats to energy security are further construed as risk of quality of people's life, this will facilitate the preparation and performance of a more effective governmental policy on energy, which will subsequently raise the economic well-being of people.

Return on Invesment (ROI) of Software Product: A Systematic Literature Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-57
Author(s):  
Rizqa Raaiqa Bintana ◽  
Putri Aisyiyah Rakhma Devi ◽  
Umi Laili Yuhana
Keyword(s):  
Return On Investment ◽  
Assessment Criteria ◽  
Software Product ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Rational Consideration ◽  
Actual Return ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Investment Models ◽  
The Impact

The quality of the software can be measured by its return on investment. Factors which may affect the return on investment (ROI) is the tangible factors (such as the cost) dan intangible factors (such as the impact of software to the users or stakeholder). The factor of the software itself are assessed through reviewing, testing, process audit, and performance of software. This paper discusses the consideration of return on investment (ROI) assessment criteria derived from the software and its users. These criteria indicate that the approach may support a rational consideration of all relevant criteria when evaluating software, and shows examples of actual return on investment models. Conducted an analysis of the assessment criteria that affect the return on investment if these criteria have a disproportionate effort that resulted in a return on investment of a software decreased. Index Terms - Assessment criteria, Quality assurance, Return on Investment, Software product

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