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| Code | TM607 |
| Name | Sorting of Fresh Fruits-Vegetables and Packaging Technology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| 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 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to strategically take the lead in solving original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To evaluate the strategic performance of the working groups and contribute to their development. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To recognize and apply national and international laws and regulations related to agricultural machinery and technologies. | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices | 4 |
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: Anlatım |
| 3 | Drying and waxing systems in packaging houses | Related books and presentations are used.-III | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Sorting systems used in fresh fruit and vegetable packaging house | Related books and presentations are used.-IV | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Mechanical and electronic sorting systems and working principles | Related books and presentations are used.-V | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Methods used in electronic sorting systems | Related books and presentations are used.-VI | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Automatic filling systems and working principles (volumetric and weighing filling) | Related books and presentations are used.-VII | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 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: Anlatım |
| 10 | Dynamic weight sorting module | Related books and presentations are used.-VIX | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Near infrared technique and its usage | Related books and presentations are used.-X | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Packaging methods (hand filling, automatic filling) | Related books and presentations are used.-XII | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Use of pneumatic systems in packaging technology | Related books and presentations are used.-XIII | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Dropping mechanism used in electronic sorting line | Related books and presentations are used.-XIV | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 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 | ||