Ultrasonic techniques for measuring rheological properties of rice slurries /

10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% rice flour (for each PSD flour) were

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Howell, Terry Allen, 1970-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Summary:10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% rice flour (for each PSD flour) were
able to detect differences in the different rice slurries.
absorbed by the slurry and a portion reflected to a receiving
An ultrasonic longitudinal wave was transmitted through the
characteristics were placed on the top surface of the sensor.
concentration. The values for flow behavior index follow the
continuous, longitudinal waves at 500 kHZ, 1 MHz, and 2 MHz.
detect the differences between the PSD flours (P=0.0739). The
emerging issue of today. Many food processing industries
every 10 seconds. Results indicated that the sensors were
for power law Theological parameters and for viscoelastic
in the food processing plant to minimize batch methods of
measured Theological parameters. The sensors were able to
mixed with 4% Carboxy-methylcellulose solutions and tested
parameters with the Haake CV20 rheometer. Two repetitions
particle size distributions (PSD). Concentrations of 5%,
plants. This research describes the development of a
poorly processed foods or production delays in processing
rely on batch methods to inspect food quality. These
same trend. The sensor voltage values correlated to the
sensor and into the sample where a portion of the energy was
slurries and dough. This inexpensive sensor can be applied
Slurries of different concentration and particle
small PSD flour created slurries of significantly higher
techniques yield results which are delayed in responding to
The development of new sensors to monitor food quality is an
the dynamic systems during food processing, resulting in
The output voltage from the receiving transducer was recorded
The sensor output voltage decreased with increased rice flour
Theological testing. Rice was milled to two different
to measure the relative acoustic impedance of rice slurries.
transducer. The samples were subjected for ten minutes to
ultrasonic sensor to measure viscoelastic properties of rice
viscosities than the large PSD slurries.
were completed for each treatment. Sensors were fabricated
Item Description:"Major subject: Agricultural Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xii, 121 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.