Deformation and Dehulling of Sponge Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) Seeds

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dc.contributor.authorKoya, Olufemi A.
dc.contributor.authorOgunsina, B. S.
dc.contributor.authorOpeyemi, O. O.
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-26T07:36:12Z
dc.date.available2019-07-26T07:36:12Z
dc.date.issued2011-02-28
dc.description.abstractThis work presents the compressive strength properties of sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptica) seeds to facilitate the design or adaptation of an appropriate dehuller. The sizes and shape indices of the seed and kernel, and the clearance of the kernel from the seed coat were determined. The seed samples were subjected to uni-axial quasi-static compression tests at 1.0 mm min−1 along the minor and the major axes. The fracture resistance, stiffness modulus, modulus of elasticity, toughness, and maximum elastic deformation of the seed were obtained from the force-deformation curve. The geometric mean diameters varied from 4.0 to 4.5 mm for the seed and 1.6 to 3.9 mm for the embedded kernel; while their corresponding sphericities were 0.64 and 0.62, respectively. The compressive strength of the seed varied with loading orientation. The seed exhibited larger deformation but lower stiffness along the major axis than the minor axis. The force required for rupturing the hull were 95 N along the major axis and 81 N along the minor axis; while the corresponding energy required were 95 and 40 mJen_US
dc.identifier.citationKoya, O. A., Ogunsina, B. S., & Opeyemi, O. O. (2011). Deformation and dehulling of sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) seeds. International journal of food properties, 14(2), 432-440.en_US
dc.identifier.uri10.1080/10942910903225563
dc.identifier.urihttp://repository.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12398/412
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis Groupen_US
dc.subjectSponge gourden_US
dc.subjectDehullingen_US
dc.subjectKernel breakageen_US
dc.subjectSeed coaten_US
dc.subjectFractureen_US
dc.subjectDeformationen_US
dc.titleDeformation and Dehulling of Sponge Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) Seedsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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