Dielectric Properties of Agricultural Materials and their Applications

1st Edition - April 9, 2015
Author: Stuart Nelson
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 2 3 0 5 - 1
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Dielectric Properties of Agricultural Materials and Their Applications provides an understanding of the fundamental principles governing dielectric properties of materials, describes methods for measuring such properties, and discusses many applications explored for solving industry problems. The information in this reference stimulates new research for solving problems associated with production, handling, and processing of agricultural and food products. Anyone seeking a better understanding of dielectric properties of materials and application of radio-frequency and microwave electromagnetic energy for solution of problems in agriculture and related fields will find this an essential resource.

Dedication
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Theory and Fundamental Principles
- 1.1 Dielectric Properties of Materials
- 1.2 Variation of Dielectric Properties
- References
Chapter 2. Measurement of Dielectric Properties
- 2.1 General Principles
- References
Chapter 3. General Agricultural Applications
- 3.1 Dielectric Heating
- 3.2 Microwave Heating
- 3.3 Basic Differences
- 3.4 Product Quality Sensing
- 3.5 Treating Seed-Borne Pathogens
- References
Chapter 4. Insect Control Applications
- 4.1 Stored-Grain Insects
- 4.2 Pecan Insects
- 4.3 Summary
- References
Chapter 5. Seed Treatment Applications
- 5.1 Background Information
- 5.2 Alfalfa Seed Studies
- 5.3 Sweetclover Seed
- 5.4 Other Small-Seeded Legumes and Some Cereals
- 5.5 Vegetable Seed
- 5.6 Tree Seed
- 5.7 Summary
- References
Chapter 6. Product Conditioning Applications
- 6.1 Background Information
- 6.2 Drying of Chopped Alfalfa
- 6.3 Improving Nutritional Value of Soybeans
- 6.4 Quality Maintenance in Pecans
- References
Chapter 7. Grain and Seed Moisture Sensing Applications
- 7.1 Background Information
- 7.2 Early History
- 7.3 Dielectric Properties
- 7.4 Moisture Content Sensing
- 7.5 Summary of Grain Moisture Sensing Development
- 7.6 Single Kernel or Seed Moisture Sensing
- References
Chapter 8. Assessment of Soil Treatment for Pest Control
- 8.1 Soil Microorganisms and Nematodes
- 8.2 Soil Treatment for Weed Control
- 8.3 Initial Assessment
- 8.4 Basic Principles
- 8.5 Further Assessment
- 8.6 Discussion
- 8.7 Conclusions
- References
Chapter 9. Quality Sensing in Fruits and Vegetables
- 9.1 Background Information
- 9.2 Studies on the Use of Dielectric Properties
- References
Chapter 10. Mining Applications
- 10.1 Background Information—Coal
- 10.2 Dielectric Properties Measurements on Coal
- 10.3 Dielectric Heating of Coal–Pyrite Mixtures
- 10.4 Background Information—Minerals
- 10.5 Measurements of the Dielectric Properties of Minerals
- 10.6 Coal and Limestone Measurements
- 10.7 Sensing Pulverized Material Mixture Proportions
- References
Chapter 11. Dielectric Properties of Selected Food Materials
- 11.1 Measurement of the Dielectric Properties of Some Food Materials
- 11.2 Measurements on Hydrocolloid Food Ingredients
- 11.3 Dielectric Properties of Chicken Meat for Quality Sensing
- References
Chapter 12. Sensing Moisture and Density of Solid Biofuels
- 12.1 Pine Pellets (Pelleted Sawdust)
- 12.2 Peanut-Hull Pellets
- References
Chapter 13. Dielectric Properties Models for Grain and Seed
- 13.1 Model Development for Wheat
- 13.2 Models for Corn
- 13.3 Models for Soybeans
- 13.4 Models for Barley
- 13.5 Models for Rice
- 13.6 Composite Model for Cereal Grain
- 13.7 Models at Microwave Frequencies
- References
Chapter 14. Development of Microwave Moisture-Sensing Instrumentation
- 14.1 Peanut Kernel Moisture Meter
- 14.2 Peanut Drier Control by Monitoring Kernel Moisture Content
- References
Chapter 15. Dielectric Properties Data
- 15.1 Earlier Tabulations
- 15.2 Grain and Seed Data
- 15.3 Insect data
- References
Chapter 16. Closely Related Physical Properties Data for Grain and Seed
- 16.1 Moisture Dependence of Kernel and Bulk Densities for Wheat and Corn
- 16.2 Grain Kernel and Seed Dimensions and Densities for Agricultural Crops
- References
Index

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