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Strain Energy Variability as a Function of Moisture Content, Pre-heating Temperature and Loading Rate on African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) Seed During Cracking
W. Burubai, G.W. Dagogo and R.O.K. Meindinyo
Corresponding Author: W. Burubai
Submitted: 2011 July, 26
Accepted: 2011 October, 15
Published: 2012 February, 15 |
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In this study, the behaviour of strain energy as influenced by moisture content, preheating
temperature, and loading rate on African nutmeg seed during cracking was investigated. Using nonlinear
regression analysis, empirical models were developed and validated; and these models compared favorably with
the experimental data. Furthermore, an analysis of variance indicated that, all three independent variables had
a main significant effect on strain energy at 95% confidence level. Therefore, for effective energy utilization
and optimum quality assurance, 14% moisture content and 100oC preheating temperature of the seeds at a
loading rate of 2.5 mm/min is recommended.
Key words: African nutmeg, moisture content, preheating temperature, strain energy, , ,
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W. Burubai, G.W. Dagogo and R.O.K. Meindinyo, . Strain Energy Variability as a Function of Moisture Content, Pre-heating Temperature and Loading Rate on African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) Seed During Cracking. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, (04): 277-281.
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