A Method to Reduce Mechanical Injuries during Haryesting of Kinnow Fruits using a Vessel Filled with Water

Authors

  • Satya Vir Singh Scientist (Chemical Engineering), Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Abohar152116 (Punjab) India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52151/jae2002391.1000

Abstract

Mechanical injuries during prevailing Kinnow harvesting practices contribute about 2-3% to the total losses. A vessel filled with water may be used for reducing mechanical injuries by taking advantage of buoyancy force of water on falling fruit. A mathematical analysis and field testing indicated that only 25 cm of water depth in the vessel would suffice for no fruit injury during decent in water under field conditions.

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References

McCabe W L; Smith J C; Harriot P. 1993. Unit operations of chemical engineering 5th ed. McGraw Hill, New York. Perry J H. (ed). 1984. 'Chemical Engineers' Hand books 6th ed., Mc Graw Hill, New York.

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Published

2002-03-31

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 1 (2002)

Section

Regular Issue

How to Cite

Satya Vir Singh. (2002). A Method to Reduce Mechanical Injuries during Haryesting of Kinnow Fruits using a Vessel Filled with Water. Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India), 39(1), 60-62. https://doi.org/10.52151/jae2002391.1000