Evolution of pressure distribution during apple compression tests measured with tactile sensors

[en] The paper analyses the ability of thin-film tactile sensors in providing information during static compression tests of ‘Jonagold’ apples (Malus pumila) of different ripeness stages. Such sensors are able to measure the contact surface and the interfacial pressure distribution during compression of fruits, this latter being characterised by suitable mathematical parameters. Results of compression tests between two flat steel plates are presented. The differentiated evolution of the pressure distribution according to the fruit maturity is pointed out. Ability of the sensor in evaluating the firmness is also discussed.

Disciplines :

Engineering, computing & technology: Multidisciplinary, general & others

Author, co-author :

Kleynen, Olivier

de la Cierva, Sonia

Destain, Marie-France ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech

Language :

English

Title :

Evolution of pressure distribution during apple compression tests measured with tactile sensors

Publication date :

2003

Event name :

Proc. Int. Conf. Quality in Chains

Event organizer :

International Society for Horticultural Science

Event place :

Wageningen, Netherlands

Event date :

6-9 July 2003

Audience :

International

Journal title :

Acta Horticulturae

ISSN :

0567-7572

eISSN :

2406-6168

Publisher :

Eds. Tijskens & Vollebregt

Issue :

604

Pages :

591-596

Peer reviewed :

Peer reviewed

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since 24 September 2010

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