A STUDY OF FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT VARIETY WATERMELON SEED AT DIFFERENT MOISTURE CONTENT

Kabas O., OZMERZI A.

37th International Symposium of Agricultural Engineering, Opatija, Croatia, 10 - 13 February 2009, vol.37, pp.367-368 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 37
  • City: Opatija
  • Country: Croatia
  • Page Numbers: pp.367-368
  • Keywords: Watermelon, moisture content, friction, PHYSICAL-PROPERTIES, NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES, COEFFICIENTS
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Art experimental arrangement was developed to determine the static and dynamic coefficient of friction of two varieties of watermelon seed (crimson sweet, galaxy and shimal FI). The static and dynamic friction against three surfaces (galvanized steel, plywood and rubber sheet) were measured at a moisture range from 4.12 to 49.25, from 4.97 to 44.62 and 4,08 to 42.33 % (w.b.) for Crimson sweet, Galaxy, and Shimal FI, respectively.