Volume X (2008)

Table of Contents

Mathematical Model on the Effect of Viscosity of Oil Palm on Oil Quality Vacuum Cooling Abstract PDF
S. A. Oke, E. Oyetunji, L. Ogunwolu, E. O. Omojuwa
Preface to Special Section “SUPROFRUIT 2007” of CIGR Ejournal Vol. X. Abstract PDF
N. Bjugstad
Performance of BARI Developed Planter for Establishment of Maize Abstract PDF
M. A. Matin,, K. C. Roy, M. N. Amin
Field Testing of a Prototype Recycling Sprayer in a Vineyard: Spray Distribution and Loss Abstract PDF
C. Baldoin, C. De Zanche, D. Bondesan
Rabbit Weight Gain, Feed Efficiency, Rectal Temperature and Respiration Rate as affected by Building Thermal Environment in the Humid Tropical Climate of Southwestern Nigeria Abstract PDF
L. A.O. Ogunjimi, G. A. Ogunwande, J. A. Osunade
A System for Adjusting the Spray Application to the Target Characteristics Abstract PDF
P. Balsari, G. Doruchowski, P. Marucco, M. Tamagnone, J. Van de Zande, M. Wenneker
Some Physical Properties of Chick Pea Split (Cicer arietinum L.) Abstract PDF
P. N. Ghadge, P. R. Vairagar, K. Prasad
The UK PACE Scheme for Adjusting the Dose to Suit Apple Crops Abstract PDF
C. V. Cross, P. J. Walklate
Principles of a Mechanical Shaker for Coffee Harvesting Abstract PDF
D. O. Mbuge , P. K. Langat
Eliminating Reportable Pesticide Residues from Apples Abstract PDF
J. V. Cross, A. M. Berrie
Modeling and Experimental Study for Winter Performance of an Earth to Air Heat Exchanger: An Alternative Energy Source for Greenhouse Abstract PDF
M. K. Ghosal, S. Nayak, G. N. Tiwari
Efficacy of Unit Canopy Row Spraying System for Control of European Vine Moth (Lobesia botrana) in Vineyards Abstract PDF
A. Barani, A. Franchi, R. Bugiani, A. Montermini
Investigation and Analysis of Driver Weight on His Health and Comfort in Three Commonly Used Tractors in Iran Abstract PDF
A. Maleki, S. S. Mohtasebi, A. Akram, V. Esfahanian
Using Point of First Run-off and Spray Volume in Litres per 100 Metres per Metre of Canopy Height for Setting Pesticide Dose Abstract PDF
G. O. Furness, A. J. Thompson
Storage Studies on Plant Oil Based Bio-Diesel Fuels Abstract PDF
P. K. Gupta, R. Kumar, B. S. Panesar
Dual-fan Orchard Sprayer with Reversed Air-stream – Preliminary Trials Abstract PDF
A. Godyn, R. Holownicki, G. Doruchowski, W. Swiechowski
A System for Food Drying Using Humidity Control and Low Temperature Abstract PDF
P. Catalano, F. Fucci, F. Giametta, G. La Fianza
Sustainable Plant Protection Within Sustainable Fruit Growing - an American Experience Abstract PDF
Andrew Landers
Moisture-Dependent Physical Properties of Grass Pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) Seeds Abstract PDF
A. D. Zewdu , W. K. Solomon
Study of Air Velocity Adjustment to Maximise Spray Deposition in Peach Orchards Abstract PDF
P. Marucco, M. Tamagnone, P. Balsari
Nitrate Movement in the Soil Profile under Irrigated Agriculture: A Case Study Abstract PDF
M. S. Mirjat, A. S. Chandio, S. A. Memon, M. U. Mirjat
The Effect of Air Flow Rate on Spray Deposition in a Guyot-trained Vineyard Abstract PDF
G. Pergher, R. Petris
Design Refinement of 2 Row Tractor Mounted Sugarcane Cutter Planter Abstract PDF
S. K. Mandal, P. K. Maji
Pesticide Dose Adjustment in Vineyard Spraying and Potential for Dose Reduction Abstract PDF
G. Pergher, R. Petris
Characterization and Dehydration Kinetics of Carrot Pomace Abstract PDF
A. Upadhyay, H. K. Sharma, B. C. Sarkar
Pesticide Atomization Modelling for Hollow Cone Nozzle Abstract PDF
M. De Luca, A. Vallet
Selection of Power Tiller and Matching Equipment using Computer Program for Mechanizing Hill Agriculture Abstract PDF
D. K. Vatsa, D. C. Saraswat
Nozzle Classification for Drift Reduction in Orchard Spraying; Identification of Drift Reduction Class Threshold Nozzles Abstract PDF
J. C. Van de Zande, M. Wenneker
Effect of Sedimentation Period on Performance of Rice Transplanter Abstract PDF
A. K. Goel, D. Behera, S. Swain
Drift Reduction in Orchard Spraying Using a Cross Flow Sprayer Equipped with Reflection Shields (Wanner) and Air Injection Nozzles Abstract PDF
M. Wenneker, J. C. van de Zande
Dilatancy Behaviour in Standard and Constant Strain Rate of Consolidation Test Abstract PDF
B. Sompie, B. I. Setiawan,   Erizal
Use of Airborne Multi-Spectral Imagery in Pest Management Systems Abstract PDF
Y. Huang, Y. Lan, W. C. Hoffmann.
Mechanical Behavior of a Hard-Setting Luvisol Soil as Influenced by Soil Water and Effective Confining Stress Abstract PDF
A. N. Gitau, L. O. Gumbe , S. K. Mwea
Adsorption Isotherm and Thermodynamic Characteristics Of Soy- Melon Enriched “Gari” Semolina From Cassava Abstract PDF
M. O. Oluwamukomi, I. A. Adeyemi, O. O. Odeyemi
Investigations on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine with Jatropha Biodiesel and Its Blends Abstract PDF
D. Ramesh, A. Sampathrajan
Shattered Rice Grain Loss Attributable to the Combine Harvester Reel: Model Formulation and Fitting to Field Data Abstract PDF
M. F. Oduori, T. O. Mbuya, J. Sakai , E. Inoue
An Attempt to Optimize Yield Maps by Comparing Yield Data from a Plot Combine and from a Combine Harvester Abstract PDF
M. Bachmaier, M. Rothmund, H. Auernhammer
Dewatering and Drying Characteristics of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Petiole. Part I. Dewatering Characteristics Abstract PDF
I. C. O. Akendo, L. O. Gumbe, A. N. Gitau
Dewatering and Drying Characteristics of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) Petiole. Part II. Drying Characteristics Abstract PDF
I. C. O. Akendo, L. O. Gumbe, A. N. Gitau
The Development of a Manually operated Cashew Juice Extractor Abstract PDF
B. S. Ogunsina, E. B. Lucas
Experimental Studies on Suitability of Greenhouse for Nursery Raising Abstract PDF
S. Kothari, N. L. Panwar
Drainage Capacity of Concrete Slatted Floors for Dairy Cattle Abstract PDF
M. Magnusson, M. Ventorp, C. Nilsson
Engineering Properties of Date Palm Trunk Applicable in Designing a Climber Machine Abstract PDF
M. Keramat Jahromi, A. Jafari, S. S. Mohtasebi, S. Rafiee
Wall Pressures Caused by Wet Woodchips in a Model Biofilter Bin Abstract PDF
C. S. Ima, D. D. Mann
Production of Activated Carbon from Corncobs and its Utilization in Crude Oil Spillage Clean Up Abstract PDF
B. H. Diya’uddeen, I. A. Mohammed, A. S. Ahmed, B. Y. Jibril
Development of a New Approach to the Characterisation and Evaluation of Earth Road Degradation Parameters Abstract PDF
J. Madjadoumbaye, T. Tamo Tatietse, R. Medjo Eko
Rectal Temperature Changes in Broilers Kept Under Hot and Dry Conditions Abstract PDF
H. J. Chepete

Invited Overview Articles

Effect of Drying on Grain Quality -- Moisture Readsorption Causes Fissured Rice Grains Abstract PDF
Otto R. Kunze
Farmers’ Perception of Factors Affecting Productivity in Yau Irrigation Scheme, Nigeria. Abstract PDF
C. J. Ejieji, M F. Amodu
The Mechanics of Fluid - Particle Systems Abstract PDF
R. H. Macmillan
Vetiver Grass as a Potential Resource for Rural Development in Bangladesh Abstract PDF
M. P. Islam, Md. Khairul Hassan Bhuiyan, M. Z. Hossain
Impact of Tropical Cyclones on Rural Infrastructures in Bangladesh Abstract PDF
M. Z. Hossain, M. T. Islam, T. Sakai, M. Ishida
Recovery and Reuse of Rural buildings: The Spread Out Building Case Abstract PDF
A. Candura

III-Equipment Engineering for Plant Production

A Table Mounted Device for Cracking Dika Nut (Irvingia gabonensis) Abstract PDF
B. S. Ogusina, O. A. Koya, O. O. Adeosun
Development and Ergonomic Evaluation of Manually Operated Weeder for Dry Land Crops Abstract PDF
A. K. Goel, D. Behera, B. K. Behera, S. K. Mohanty, S. K. Nanda
Innovations in Mechanization and Control Systems of Production in Olive Sector Abstract PDF
B. Bernardi, F. Giametta, G. Sciarrone
Proposed Lifting Model for Gripper Date Palm Service Machines Abstract PDF
M. Keramat Jahromi, R. Mirasheh, A. Jafari
A Theoretical Approach for Determining Irregularities of the Bottom of the Tillage Layer Caused by Horizontal Axis Rotary Tillers Abstract PDF
Ahmed Celik, Ismail Ozturk, Thomas R. Way
Ultrasonic Doppler Speed Sensor for Agricultural Vehicles: Effects of Pitch Angle and Measurements of Velocity Vector Components Abstract PDF
Kenji Imou, Yutaka Kaizu, Shinya Yokoyama, Taro Nakamura
Development of a Guna Seed Extractor Abstract PDF
N. A. Aviara, S. K. Shittu, M. A. Haque
Low-Level Atmospheric Temperature Inversions and Atmospheric Stability: Characteristics and Impacts on Agricultural Applications Abstract PDF
B. K. Fritz, W. C. Hoffmann, Y. Lan, S. J. Thompson, Y. Huang
Effect of Some Threshing Parameters on Sesame Separation Abstract PDF
D. Yilma, I. Akinci, M. I. Cagirgan
Data Points and Duration for Estimating Fuel Consumption of a Diesel Engine Abstract PDF
Dennis G. Watson, Tony V. Harrison, Richard W. Steffen
A Serial Domain Decomposition Method for Discrete Element Method Simulation of Soil–Wheel Interactions Abstract PDF
Hiroshi Nakashima
Atmospheric Effects on Fate of Aerially Applied Agricultural Sprays Abstract PDF
B. K. Fritz, W. C. Hoffmann
Analysis of Selected Tractor Seats for Seating Dimensions in Laboratory Abstract PDF
K. K. Jain
A Computer Model to Select Optimum Size of Farm Power and Machinery for Paddy-Wheat Crop Rotation in Northern India Abstract PDF
R. C. Dash
Development of an Unequal Speed Co-axial Split-Rotor Thresher for Riceit Abstract PDF
D. Chimchana,, V. M. Salokhe, P. Soni
Simulation of Tef Seed Broadcasting Abstract PDF
A. D. Zewdu
Analysis of Selected Tractor Seats for Seating Dimensions in Laboratory Abstract PDF
K. K. Jain, A. K. Shrivastava, C. R. Mehta

VII-Information Systems

Development of a Data Acquisition and Processing System for Precision Agriculture Abstract PDF
H. Chen, Y. Lan, W Wu, W. C. Hoffmann, S. Zhang
Variable Rate Fertilization for Maize and its Effects Based on the Site-specific Soil Fertility and Yield Abstract PDF
Y. Lan, S. Zhang, W. Li, W. C. Hoffmann, C. Ma
Mapping Indicators of Machinery Utilization Predicted by an Artificial Neural Network Abstract PDF
Adrian Aragón-Ramírez, Akira Oida, Hiroshi Nakashima, Juro Miyasaka, Katsuaki Ohdoi

VI-Postharvest Technology and Process Engineering

Studies on Centrifugal Clarification of Sugarcane Juice - Possibilities and Limitations Abstract PDF
Vishal Kumar
Investigating Grain Separation and Cleaning Efficiency Distribution of a Conventional Stationary Rasp-bar Sorghum Thresher Abstract PDF
Simonyan J. K., D. Y. Yiljep
Drying characteristics of Roselle (1): Mathematical Modeling and Drying Experiments Abstract PDF
I. E. Saeed, K. Sopian, Z. Zainol Abidin
Sugar Content Estimation of Date (Phoenix dactylifern L.) Fruits in Tamr Stage Abstract PDF
Moustafa A. Fadel
Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Wheat and Barley Straw Abstract PDF
hamed tavakoli, seyed saeid mohtasebi, ali jafari
Nisin Production by Immobilized Microbial Cell Culture during Batch and Fed-Batch Fermentations with Various pH Profiles Abstract PDF
T. Miserendino, A. Demirci, T. Pongtharangkul
Infrared Thermography to Monitor Natural Ventilation during Storage of Potat Abstract PDF
S. Geyer, K. Gottschalk
Mass Transfer Considerations in Osmotic Dehydration of Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca) Chips Abstract PDF
J. S. Alakali, S. V. Irtwange, P. A. Yusuf
Production and Characterization of Polyhydroxybutyrate from Molasses and Corn Steep Liquor produced by Bacillus megaterium ATCC 6748 Abstract PDF
S. Chaijamrus, N. Udpuay
Influence of Drying and Post-drying Conditions on the Head Rice Yield of Aromatic Rice Abstract PDF
Jafar Hashemi, Md. Ashraful Haque, Naoto Shimizu, Toshinori Kimura
Bending and Shearing Characteristics of Alfalfa Stems Abstract PDF
M. Nazari Galedar, A. Tabatabaeefar, A. Jafari, A. Sharifi, S. Rafiee
Effects of Moisture Content on Some Physical Properties of Apricot Kernel (CV. Sonnati Salmas) Abstract PDF
H. Fathollahzadeh, H. Mobli, B. Beheshti, A. Jafari, A. M. Borghei
Changes in Physicochemical Properties of Parboiled Brown Rice during Heat Treatment Abstract PDF
S. Parnsakhorn, A. Noomhorm
Evaluation of Box Type Paddy Dryers in South Sumatra, Indonesia Abstract PDF
R. Bhandari, H. Gaese
Effect of Soaking Water Temperature and Time on some Rehydration Characteristics and Nutrient Loss in Dried Bell Pepper Abstract PDF
T. Y. Tunde-Akintunde
Drying Characteristics of Roselle: Study of the Two-term Exponential Model and Drying Parameters Abstract PDF
I. E. Saeed, K. Sopian, Z. Zainol Abidin
Effect of Hull on the Physico-Chemical Properties of Soyflour Abstract PDF
A. O. Raji, J. A. V. Famurewa
Multiple Parameters for Prediction of Translucent Flesh in Mangosteens Abstract PDF
Sontisuk Teerachaichayut, Anupun Terdwongworakul, Siwalak Pathaveerat
Storage Stability of Sandesh – an Indian Milk Sweet Abstract PDF
J. K. Sahu, Alok Jha
Some Thermo-physical Properties of Yam Cuts of Two Geometries Abstract PDF PDF
Moruf Olanrewaju Oke
The Development of a Multi Purpose Wet Food Sieving Machine Abstract PDF
F. T. Fayose
Effect of processing methods on qualities of instant whole legume: Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) Abstract
Prashant Namdeorao Ghadge, S. V. Shewalkar, D. B. Wankhede
Effect of processing methods on qualities of instant whole legume: Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) Abstract PDF
PRASHANT NAMDEORAO GHADGE, SHARAD V. SHEWALKAR, D. B. Wankhede

IV-Energy in Agriculture

Modeling a Combined Heat and Power Cogeneration System in Vietnam with a Fluidized Bed Combustor Burning Biomass Abstract PDF
Tung Dinh Nguyen
A Comparative Performance and Emission Analysis of Blended Groundnut Oil and Mineral Oil Based Lubricants Using a Spark Ignition Engine Abstract PDF
I R. Elijah, A. A. Asere
The Effect of Palm Biodiesel Fuel on the Performance and Emission of the Automotive Diesel Engine Abstract PDF
Soni S. Wirawan, Armansyah H. Tambunan, Martin Djamin, Hiroshi Nabetani
An Assessment of Food Residuals and Development of An On-site Composting Bin for A Community In Ibadan, Nigeria Abstract PDF
A. O. Coker, M.K.C. Shridhar, J. O. Akinyele
Effects of Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio and Turning Frequency on Composting of Chicken Litter in Turned-Windrow Piles Abstract PDF
G. A. Ogunwande, J. A. Osunade, L.A.O. Ogunjimi
Thermal Performance of an Adobe Structure Integrated with an Earth-Air Heat Exchanger: An Experimental Study Abstract PDF
Ashish Shukla, G. N. Tinwari, M. S. Sodha
Experimental Study on Hemp Residues Combustion in a small Scale Stationary Fluidized Bed Combustor Abstract PDF
Nguyen Dinh Tung, Dieter Steinbrecht, Johannes Beu, Eldor Backhaus
Performance Study of Diesel Engine by using Mahua Methyl Ester (biodiesel) and its Blends with Diesel Fuel Abstract PDF
M. K. Ghosal, D. K. Das, S. C. Pradhan, N. Sahoo
Performance Study of a Small Engine Waste Heated Bin Dryer in Deep Bed Drying of Paddy Abstract PDF
M. A. Basunia, T. Abe
Evaluation of Atmospheric Transmittance for Composite Climate Abstract PDF
M. Jamil Ahmad, G. N. Tiwari
Comparative Evaluation of Batch and Continuous Anaerobic Digesters in Biogas Production from Municipal Solid Waste using Mathematical Models Abstract PDF
Igoni Hilkia A., M. F.N. Abowei, M. J. Ayotamuno, C. L. Eze
Effect of Total Solids Concentration of Municipal Solid Waste on the Biogas Produced in an Anaerobic Continuous Digester Abstract PDF
A. Hilkiah Igoni, M. F. N. Abowei, M. J. Ayotamuno, C. L. Eze

V-Management, Ergonomics and Systems Engineering

Innovations in Mechanization and Control Systems of Production in Olive Sector Abstract PDF
B. Bernardi, F. Giametta, G. Sciarrone
Ergonomics of Farm Women in Manual Paddy Threshing Abstract PDF
S. K. Mohanty, B. K. Behera, G. C. Satapathy
Labor Activities and Occupational Health in Brazilian Swine Production – A Case Study Abstract PDF
N. A. Silveira, I. A. Nääs, D. J. Moura, D. D. Salgado, R.B.T. R. Silva
Aerobic Capacity of Indian Farm Women Using Sub-maximal Exercise Technique on Tread Mill Abstract PDF
S. P. Singh, L. P. Gite, J. Majumder, Nidhi Agarwal

II-Farm Buildings and Construction

Numerical Simulation of Airflow in Livestock Buildings with Radial Inlet Abstract PDF
Bjarne Bjerg, Lars Soerensen
Disposal of Sea Bottom Sediments by Use as Raw Material for Concrete Elements Abstract PDF
D. Imai, A.H.A. Dabwan, S. Kaneco, H. Katsumata, T. Suzuki, M.Z. Hossain, K. Nakashima, T. Kato, K. Ohta
Characteristics of Floors for Pig Pens: Friction, Shock Absorption, Ammonia Emission and Heat Conduction Abstract PDF
S. Pedersen, P. Ravn
Optimization Model for Mix Proportioning of Clay-Ricehusk-Cement Mixture for Animal Buildings Abstract PDF
T. U. Nwakonobi, N. N. Osadebe
Carbon Dioxide Production in Animal Houses: A Literature Review Abstract PDF
S. Pedersen, V. Blanes-Vidal, H. Joergensen, A. Chwalibog, A. Haeussermann, M. J. W. Heetkamp, A.J.A. Aarnink

I-Land and Water Engineering

Recycling and Assessment of Struvite Phosphorus from Sewage Sludge Abstract PDF
Juergen Kern, Bernd Heinzmann, Bennar Markus, Anne Catherine Kaufmann, Nathalie Soethe, Christof Engels
A Potential Composite Material for Possible Applications in Earth Reinforcement Abstract PDF
M. Z. Hossain
Severity of Flood Embankments in Bangladesh and Its Remedial Approach Abstract PDF
M. Z. Hossain, T. Sakai
Initiatives, Opportunities and Challenges in Shallow Groundwater Utilization: a Case Study from Debrekidane Watershed, Hawzien Woreda, Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia Abstract PDF
Nata Tadesse, Asmelash Berhane, K. Bheemalingeswara
Uniform Water Distribution From Low Pressure Rotating Sprinklers Abstract PDF
N. Sahoo, P. L. Pradhan, N. K. Anumala, M. K. Ghosal
Performance of No-Filter Smooth Drain Pipe on Clayey Loam Abstract PDF
K. A. Adeniran
Soil Drying Effects on Soil Strength and Depth of Hardpan Layers as Determined from Cone Index Data Abstract PDF
Mehari Z. Tekeste, Randy L. Raper, Eric B. Schwab
Experimental and Numerical Modeling of VersaTrap Type G Abstract PDF
M. Ismail, H. Nikraz


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