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Mathematical Modeling of Tomato Terminal Velocity in Water
A. Taheri Garavand, S. Rafiee, A. Keyhani and E. Mirzaee
Corresponding Author: Amin Taheri-Garavand
Submitted: 2009 December, 17
Accepted: 2010 January, 06
Published: 2010 March, 10 |
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In this study, the terminal velocity of tomato (cv. Rio grands) was theoretically formulated and then
determined experimentally using a water column. Some characters of tomato affecting its terminal velocity
were determined using standard methods. The best model for terminal velocity of tomato as a function of water
and tomato densities, shape factor and volume was modeled with determination coefficient of 0.84. Based on
statistical analysis, fruit density created a considerable influence on terminal velocity while the parameter of
fruit volume shape factor had small effect on terminal velocity. It can be concluded that in sorting systems,
difference in terminal velocities of tomatoes could be addressed as a crucial factor for designing sorting
systems.
Key words: Design sorting systems, hydro-sorting, terminal velocity, tomato, shape factor, ,
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A. Taheri Garavand, S. Rafiee, A. Keyhani and E. Mirzaee, . Mathematical Modeling of Tomato Terminal Velocity in Water. Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology, (2): Page No: 100-103.
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