Development of the Second Generation Berry Impact Recording Device (BIRD II)

Xu, Rui; Li, Changying

doi:10.3390/s150203688

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“…109 An IS might be an ideal choice for impact studies such as capturing the shocks to fresh produce in a packaging or a sorting line. [110][111][112][113] At present, real-time monitoring of consignments in the supply chain involves remote acquisition of information on the proximity, temperature, humidity, and some gas concentrations during transit.…”

Section: Instrumented Spheres and Devices For Remote Quality Monitomentioning

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“…With the rapid development in accelerometer technology, miniature devices can be developed with all systems embedded in a single data logging device, and these can be even presented in the form of instrumented spheres (IS) in the shape of a fruit . An IS might be an ideal choice for impact studies such as capturing the shocks to fresh produce in a packaging or a sorting line …”

Section: Implications On Vibration Measurement and Simulationmentioning

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Measurement and evaluation of the effect of vibration on fruits in transit—Review

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Mechanical vibration is a prominent cause of produce damage in many postharvest fruit supply chains. Knowledge on the causes, occurrence, and mechanistic relationship of vibration to produce damage is important for systematic development of remedial actions. This review identifies and discusses the critical factors of vibration, their implications for fruit quality, and possible improvements to addressing the issue of fruit quality deterioration. Frequently reported mechanical damage types caused by vibration on fruits are scuffing, fruit rub, and skin bruising. A wide range of factors can significantly affect the vibration intensity and thus resultant mechanical damage. Critical frequencies of vibration in the range of 0 to 10 Hz, attributed to peak energy levels in the power spectrum, cause substantial damage in fruits. Greater vertical acceleration and transmission of vibration to the higher tiers in a stacked column of packages result in increased mechanical damage. Fruit packages stacked in the rear positions of trucks are also affected more by vibration. Produce transported in leaf spring trucks has a higher risk of damage when compared with air-ride suspension trucks. Additionally increased road roughness, vehicle speed, and duration of exposure to vibration proliferate fruit damage. The effects of different inner packing methods and different package types on mechanical damage are less frequently investigated. More accurate characterization of mechanical damage caused by vibration and shocks and its reproduction by enhanced simulation methods will contribute to optimizing damage prevention mechanisms and further improving the quality of fruits in transit within the postharvest supply chain.

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Section: Instrumented Spheres and Devices For Remote Quality Monitomentioning

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Measurement and evaluation of the effect of vibration on fruits in transit—Review

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“…Fernando et al [21] note studies that use triaxial accelerometers and instrumented spheres similar in size to various fruit. The problem with the instrumented spheres is that the surface texture property does not necessarily mimic the fruit surface texture that affects the dynamics of the system [39]. Triaxial accelerometers provide a more accurate response in impact characterization when measuring in multiple orientations, because they enable calculation of the resultant acceleration.…”

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The Effect of Packaging Types on Fresh Peaches in the Direct‐To‐Consumer Environment: Distribution Testing, Life Cycle Assessment and Economic Impact

Lytle,

Batt,

Hurley

et al. 2024

Packag Technol Sci

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The direct‐to‐consumer (D2C) shipping mode presents new opportunity for fresh peach sales in North America where demand over the past four decades has steadily declined. The hazards in this distribution mode are severe, and fresh peaches are fragile emphasizing the need for proper protection. A full analysis that not only encompasses the effects of the D2C distribution environment but also incorporates analyses of the environmental and economic impact of the packages utilized for transit of peaches is necessary. In this study, we use the metrics of peach grade, firmness, soluble solids concentration and percent softness before and after the distribution simulation to compare the protective performance of six DTC packaging systems. All six packages consist of a single layer corrugated box with varying primary packaging. A life cycle analysis of each package system is performed as well as an economic analysis on the packaged materials and cost to ship. We conclude that peach damage in shock testing is related to the freedom of movement that peaches have within each package type and varies by package system. All the package types evaluated amplify input vibration in the frequency range commonly associated with the input from the tires of truck‐trailer systems. There are no statistical differences between package systems in the distribution simulation of the six package types except in peach softness and grade of melting flesh peaches. Finally, we found that a reduction in material use and change in format, that is, foam sheets to foam netting, provides for sufficient peach protection while reducing environmental and economic impact.

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“…This instrument uses a triaxial accelerator as a shock sensor that records acceleration and speed information. The first prototype was a 140 mm sphere, the second generation was an 89 mm sphere, and the latest version -called the impact recording device (IRD)-is a sphere with a diameter of 57 mm and a weight of 96 g (28) . There are also other devices with ellipsoid shapes that are used to evaluate impacts on potatoes (PTR 1100), onions (PMS-60), and berries (BIRD), among others (29)(30) .…”

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Non-destructive techniques for mitigating losses of fruits and vegetables

Silveira

Rodríguez

Kluge³

et al. 2022

Agrocienc Urug

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Fruits and vegetables losses and wastage have massive impacts on the economy, as they constitute about half of the 1.3 billion tons of food annually lost; on the environment, because its elimination generates 10%-12% of greenhouse gases, and on society, because one of every four calories produced is not consumed. Losses are generated during production, postharvest, and marketing periods. In developing countries, only in postharvest, losses reach between 40% and 50% depending on the product considered. Losses can be grouped into physical, biological, and physiological, and their reduction constitutes a challenge that countries are attempting to tackle through both individual and collaborative actions. For applying successful mitigation strategies, not only their quantification but also the identification of factors and occasions in which losses occur are of utmost importance. In this sense, the use of non-destructive techniques is especially useful as such techniques facilitate the detection of physical damages before they are visible or the identification of pathogens before they develop. Other aspects include the possibility of monitoring refrigeration conditions during storage and transport, identifying the occurrence of a cold chain break, and making it possible to rectify the same. In this paper, various techniques applicable to the identification and reduction of losses are reviewed.

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Development of the Second Generation Berry Impact Recording Device (BIRD II)

Cited by 6 publications

References 15 publications

Measurement and evaluation of the effect of vibration on fruits in transit—Review

Measurement and evaluation of the effect of vibration on fruits in transit—Review

The Effect of Packaging Types on Fresh Peaches in the Direct‐To‐Consumer Environment: Distribution Testing, Life Cycle Assessment and Economic Impact

Non-destructive techniques for mitigating losses of fruits and vegetables

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