Mathematical Evaluation Changes in Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Pears during Storage under Variable Conditions

Eissa, Ayman H. Amer; Alghannam, Abdul Rahman O.; Azam, Mostafa M.

doi:10.17265/2159-5828/2012.10.004

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“…The literature on determining the bruising of agricultural products under dynamic impact loading has explored various destructive and nondestructive experimental methods. The pendulum test has been widely utilized as a destructive method by researchers (Abedi & Ahmadi, 2013; Bajema & Hyde, 1998; Eissa et al, 2012; Komarnicki et al, 2016; Nikara et al, 2020; Xia et al, 2021; Xie et al, 2020, 2023; Yeşiloğlu Cevher, 2022). Nondestructive damage detection of agricultural products through various technologies has also been commonly studied (Chen & Sun, 1991; El‐Mesery et al, 2019; Firouzjaei et al, 2018; Lu & Lu, 2017; Nturambirwe & Opara, 2020; Wang et al, 1988).…”

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Determining the instantaneous bruising pattern in a sample potato tuber subjected to pendulum bob impact through finite element analysis

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J Food Process Engineering

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Potato bruising resulting from mechanical impact during production operations including harvest and postharvest is a significant concern within the potato production sector, leading to consumer complaints and economic losses. The detection of instantaneous internal bruising poses a particular challenge as it can progress over time during storage or transportation, making it difficult to identify immediately after external impact. This study aims to investigate the progression of bruising and accurately represent the instantaneous dynamic deformation behavior of potato tubers under four pendulum bob impact cases (pendulum arm angles of 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°). To analyze the dynamic impact deformation characteristics of the tubers, solid modeling based on a reverse engineering approach and explicit dynamic engineering simulations were employed. The simulation results yielded valuable numerical data and visual representation of the deformation progression. The loading conditions considered in this study indicated that the maximum stress values, reaching 0.818 MPa at a pendulum arm angle of 90°, remained below the bio‐yield stress point of the tuber flesh (1.05 MPa) determined through experimental compression tests. Therefore, it was concluded that the impact did not cause permanent deformation (i.e., permanent bruising) in the tuber. However, the numerical analysis clearly demonstrated the sequence of stress occurrences, which is a key contributing factor to potential permanent bruising. In this regard, the bruising energy threshold of 318.314 mJ (R2: 0.96) was extrapolated. The numerical findings presented in this study can aid in evaluating the susceptibility of tuber samples to bruising. By employing nonlinear explicit dynamics simulations, this research contributes to the advancement of understanding complex deformation and bruising in solid agricultural products. Moreover, the application of these techniques holds significant industrial implications for enhancing the handling and transportation of agricultural produce.Practical applicationsThis research aims to tackle the challenge of accurately representing the immediate internal bruising pattern in potato tubers resulting from mechanical impact. Conventional methods, such as physical or analytical expressions, may not fully capture the distribution of bruising experienced by the tubers. To overcome this limitation, an engineering simulation approach is proposed to provide a more precise depiction of the instantaneous bruising pattern. By advancing the understanding of complex deformation and bruising in solid agricultural products, this research contributes to improving the efficiency and quality of agricultural production in the industry. Additionally, this study offers a step‐by‐step guide on how to conduct these simulations effectively.

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