Publications in year 2013

Vol. 27, Issue 4



Some physical properties of ginkgo nuts and kernels

International Agrophysics
Year : 2013
DOI : 10.2478/intag-2013-0019
Volumen : 27
Issue : 4
Pages : 485 - 489
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Authors: P. Ch'ng1, M. Abdullah2, E. Mathai3, N. Yunus2

1Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Technology MARA (UiTM), 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
2Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology MARA (UiTM), 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
3Academy of Language Studies, University of Technology MARA (UiTM), 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Abstract :

Some data of the physical properties of ginkgo nuts at a moisture content of 45.53% (±2.07) (wet basis) and of their kernels at 60.13% (± 2.00) (wet basis) are presented in this paper. It consists of the estimation of the mean length, width, thickness, the geometric mean diameter, sphericity, aspect ratio, unit mass, surface area, volume, true density, bulk density, and porosity measures. The coefficient of static friction for nuts and kernels was determined by using plywood, glass, rubber, and galvanized steel sheet. The data are essential in the field of food engineering especially dealing with design and development of machines, and equipment for processing and handling agriculture products.

Keywords : ginkgo, physical properties, nuts and kernels
Language : English