A portable MSTD (mini solar tunnel dryer) was developed and evaluated in terms of drying rate, MR (moisture ratio) and drying efficiency for drying of pomegranate seeds. The drying characteristic curves were also determined for drying in MSTD and OSD (open sun drying). In order t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i21651
Rotational speed is one of the most important parameters in the performance of any system. It becomes more vital when the rotational speed measurement is required on real-time basis. Measurement of rotational speed has a crucial role in automation of agricultural machineries for...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i42798
Drying is one of the most important unit operations for food preservation and storage. It is a energy intensive process and with the increase in the price and demand of electricity, renewable energy (solar) is proving its worth. Greenhouse dryers are low cost, easily constructibl...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i130123
This study was conducted to determine the hardness testing and Impact testing of selected Timbers to be used in agricultural implements in Pantnagar, Udam Singh Nagar, between September 2015 and April 2016. The Rockwell hardness test is generally performed when quick and direct r...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i82236
The present investigation was carried out to determine the mechanical properties of various types of timber. This study provides information for selection criteria of timber to make a different component of agriculture implement and tools. The Flexural Strength of Yellow Teak, Re...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i72196
This study investigates the compressive strength of various timber types, including Red Cedar, Java Plum, Mango, Yellow Teak, Margosa, Eucalyptus, Teak, North Indian Rose timber, Lebbeck, and Sal. The compressive strengths of these timbers were measured to be 43.79, 50.42, 78.00,...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5754
This study evaluates the tensile properties of various timber species used in agricultural implements, focusing on their tensile strength and elongation characteristics. Understanding these properties is crucial for selecting suitable timber for different applications, ensuring d...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5746
Ajay Kushwah, P. K. Sharma, H. L. Kushwaha, Ramineni Harsha Nag, Gopal Carpenter, Mukesh Kumar Choudhary, Manojit Chowdhury, Abhishek Pandey & Shubham Chaudhary·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2024
Aim: The traditional harvesting of cauliflower has been done by hand using labor-intensive, expensive, and time-consuming techniques that frequently lead to significant yield losses because immature curds are harvested without selection. A rising number of people are interested i...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i11822