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dc.contributor.authorNagle, Marcus
dc.contributor.authorRomano, G.
dc.contributor.authorUdomkun, Patchimaporn
dc.contributor.authorArgyropoulos, D.
dc.contributor.authorMüller, J.
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-04T11:04:52Z
dc.date.available2019-12-04T11:04:52Z
dc.date.issued2016-08-03
dc.identifier.citationNagle, M., Romano, G., Udomkun, P., Argyropoulos, D. & Müller, J. (2016). Potential for automated systems to monitor drying of agricultural products using optical scattering. In N. Kubota, K. Kiguchi, H. Liu and T. Obo, Intelligent Robotics and Applications (pp. 317-327). Lausanne: Springer International Publishing.
dc.identifier.isbn978-3-319-43517-6
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/1518
dc.description.abstractDrying of agricultural products is a critical and energy-intensive processing step in the production of many foodstuffs. During convective drying, products are highly susceptible to thermal damage. In recent years, novel techniques have been established based on optical scattering due to the interaction of light with organic materials. The presented research investigated this approach using vis/NIR wavelengths to observe changes of quality parameters during drying of foodstuffs. The method was proven useful to monitor changes in moisture, color, and texture in a variety of products such as apple, mango, papaya, litchi, and bell pepper. Although many applications have been confirmed, additional hardware and software aspects still need to be refined. Optical scattering shows strong potential for implementation as a nondestructive method for in-line control of product qualities during industrial drying processes. A robotic prototype should be developed that is capable of automated measurement of agricultural products during drying. Optimization of product quality and prevention of energy waste by over-drying are among the potential impacts of the developed technology.
dc.format.extent317-327
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer International Publishing
dc.subjectImage Analysis
dc.subjectProcessing
dc.subjectAgricultural Products
dc.subjectLaser Diode
dc.subjectNon-Destructive Evaluation
dc.titlePotential for automated systems to monitor drying of agricultural products using optical scattering
dc.typeBook Chapter
dc.description.versionPeer Review
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversität Hohenheim
cg.contributor.affiliationResearch Centre for Agricultural and Forestry, Italy
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture
cg.authorship.typesCGIAR and advanced research institute
cg.iitasubjectFood Science
cg.iitasubjectFood Security
cg.iitasubjectFood Systems
cg.iitasubjectPost-Harvesting Technology
cg.howpublishedFormally Published
cg.publicationplaceLausanne, Switzerland
cg.accessibilitystatusLimited Access
local.dspaceid81655
cg.targetaudienceScientists
cg.identifier.doihttps://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43518-3_31


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