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


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Authors

  • Satya Vir Singh Scientist (Chemical Engineering), Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Abohar(Punjab)

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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Submitted

2012-01-10

Published

2002-03-05

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 1 (2002)

Section

Research Note

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How to Cite

Singh, S. V. (2002). A Method to Reduce Mechanical Injuries during Harvesting of Kinnow Fruits using a Vessel Filled with Water. Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 39(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JAE/article/view/14168