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- Title
Influence of different moisture content on engineering properties of tamarind seeds.
- Authors
Mohite, Ashish M.; Sharma, Neha; Mishra, Anuradha
- Abstract
Engineering properties of tamarind seeds were evaluated on the basis of different moisture content, along with whole and split seeds. Tamarind seeds at a moisture content (8.24% d.b.) were regulated at 5%, 10% and 15% (db) moisture content. Geometric mean diameter and sphericity values were in the range (8.79 to 9.87) and (0.62 to 0.70) for 5%, 10% and 15% moisture content of tamarind seeds. The results for bulk and true density varied as 708 to 688 kg m-3 and 963 to 768 kg m-3, respectively in the varying range of moisture content. Textural properties such as toughness and hardness showed a decreasing trend with an increase in moisture content. The coefficient of static friction was found highest on a plywood surface, then for cast iron sheet and stainless steel. Engineering properties varied accordingly with moisture content, the density values decreased, but geometrical and frictional properties increased with the increasing moisture content.
- Publication
Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, 2019, Vol 21, Issue 1, p220
- ISSN
1682-1130
- Publication type
Article