Study on the mechanism of local compression bruising in kiwifruit based on FEM

P Mao, Z Xie, J Wang, J Guo… - Journal of Food Process …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This study focuses on the relationship between local compression and local bruise volume
of kiwifruits by means of finite element method (FEM). The effects of four indenter shapes …

Determination of the wear resistance of 1020 steel superficially treated in contact with 3104 aluminum alloy using the microwear test compared to the designed wear …

F Soares, MD Manfrinato, J Gazzola… - Matéria (Rio de …, 2024 - SciELO Brasil
The AA 3104 aluminum alloy is widely used as packaging for food storage. However, the
package fabrication causes wear to the cutting knife and stamping tools. The objective of this …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical properties of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) for horticultural machinery design

RS Xavier, CB Galvão, RL Rodrigues, AP Garcia… - Scientia …, 2021 - SciELO Brasil
Currently, there is a growing need to develop machines that replace human work efficiently
and effectively in horticulture with the same sensibility of the human hand, since horticultural …

Utilization of the basket press method to extract verjuice

A Hajiahmad, AH Mirzabe - Journal of Food Processing and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, two cylinders were used as the main part of the basket press. Berries were
poured into the cylinders and were subjected to compression force. Loading rate, layer …