TM607 Sorting of Fresh Fruits-Vegetables and Packaging Technology

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code TM607
Name Sorting of Fresh Fruits-Vegetables and Packaging Technology
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. KUBİLAY KAZIM VURSAVUŞ
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

To gain knowledge about sorting systems and recent technology, to explain sorting methods used in packing line, development of suitable packaging methods and to let the students know about packaging technology, to investigate the effects of mechanical properties of agricultural materials in the design of sorting systems

Course Content

Sorting methods of agricultural materials, sorting machines and systems used in the post-harvest technology, recent sorting technology and using areas, fruit packaging and processing line, sorting systems and their specifications used in packaging line, theory of Elasticity and Hertz, and their usage to be design parameters of sorting systems, mechanical damage occurrence and reducing in packaging line, design of cushioning materials and determining the suitable line for cushioning materials

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Nuri N. Mohsenin, 1980. Physical Properties of Plant and Animal Materials. Compac, Aweta, Maffroda and Greefa fresh fruit and vegetable packaging design and development web pages

Notes

Pdf and Power point presentations


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Have knowledge about sorting systems and new technologies.
LO02 Explain the process steps in fresh fruit and vegetable packaging house.
LO03 Compare mechanical and electronic sorting machines.
LO04 Have knowledge about sorting according to size, color, mass and internal properties.
LO05 Have knowledge about process flow of packaging houses


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learn to understand and correctly interpret the effects of engineering solutions in a universal and social context 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Doctrate degree enables graduates to expand and deepen their knowledge, access knowledge through scientific research, information, evaluation, interpretation, and application. 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to complete information with scientific methods using limited or incomplete data and to apply this information with scientific and social responsibility. 1
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To be able to come up with solutions to problems by working independently, put the solutions into actual use and make oral and written presentations. 2
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To be able to devise new strategic approaches in unanticipated complex situations and be able to think up solutions by taking reponsibility 1
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to transfer, orally or in written form, the findings and processes of their work to the related groups or other people systematically and clearly. 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to strategically take the lead in solving original and interdisciplinary problems. 2
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To have knowledge about prepareing of R & D or application projects on agricultural machinery and technologies, and performs design and manufacturing activities. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To evaluate the strategic performance of the working groups and contribute to their development. 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To recognize and apply national and international laws and regulations related to agricultural machinery and technologies. 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Shares original views in the discussion of the issues in her field and communicates with effective experts both at home and abroad who demonstrate her competence in the professional field 2
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have the ability to observe, teach and supervise social and scientific values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing data related to the field 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Acts in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Process flow in fresh fruit and vegetable packaging house Related books and presentations are used.-I Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Cleaning and unloading systems in packaging houses Related books and presentations are used.-II Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Drying and waxing systems in packaging houses Related books and presentations are used.-III Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Sorting systems used in fresh fruit and vegetable packaging house Related books and presentations are used.-IV Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Mechanical and electronic sorting systems and working principles Related books and presentations are used.-V Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Methods used in electronic sorting systems Related books and presentations are used.-VI Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Automatic filling systems and working principles (volumetric and weighing filling) Related books and presentations are used.-VII Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Written exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Color and size responsive image processing modules Related books and presentations are used.-VIII Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Dynamic weight sorting module Related books and presentations are used.-VIX Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Near infrared technique and its usage Related books and presentations are used.-X Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Packaging methods (hand filling, automatic filling) Related books and presentations are used.-XII Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Use of pneumatic systems in packaging technology Related books and presentations are used.-XIII Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Dropping mechanism used in electronic sorting line Related books and presentations are used.-XIV Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Characteristics of carrier systems used in electronic sorting lines Related books and presentations are used.-XV Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Written exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Written exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 18.11.2022 11:31