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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURE MACHINES PR. | |
| Code | TMP474 |
| Name | Sorting technology of fresh fruits-vegetables |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. KUBİLAY KAZIM VURSAVUŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. KUBİLAY KAZIM VURSAVUŞ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Gaining knowledge about sorting systems and recent technology, explaining sorting methods used in packing line, investigating 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.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows sorting systems and recent technology |
| LO02 | Investigates the effects of mechanical properties of agricultural materials in the design of sorting systems |
| LO03 | Knows process stage used in the packing line |
| LO04 | Knows Hertz and elasticity theories and their usage to be design parameters of sorting systems |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Recognizes the basic concepts in science, engineering, general machinery and other socio-cultural issues in agriculture and acquires up to date information. | |
| PLO02 | - | Knows the use and preservation possibilities of natural and the fossil energy sources in agricultural production. | |
| PLO03 | - | Knows manufacturing methods of agricultural machinery and materials are. | |
| PLO04 | - | Becomes conscious of the effects of global and societal context and understands the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation of Professional solutions and applications. | |
| PLO05 | - | Knows the problems of the the main applications of agricultural machines, setting and maintenance in use of the field. | |
| PLO06 | - | Applies appropriate models of sustainable production for mechanization in agricultural enterprises, creates an optimal chain of mechanization and operates. | |
| PLO07 | - | Knows and applies at least one of the three dimensional drawing programmes. | |
| PLO08 | - | Knows and applies the laws and regulations of agricultural machinery manufacturing. | |
| PLO09 | - | Identifies problems that can be solved within the scope of mechanization in plant and animal production and selects the appropriate equipment. | |
| PLO10 | - | Knows national, international project resources and their admission, application and monitoring processes. | |
| PLO11 | - | knows the agriculture and agricultural machinery about the national-international regulations. | |
| PLO12 | - | Knows and applies the design and manufacturing the 3d solid modelling | |
| PLO13 | - | Selects the appropriate materials for agricultural machines. | |
| PLO14 | - | Knows and applies the methods which improves them professionally. | |
| PLO15 | - | Prepares the AR_GE project and desings and manufactures it. | |
| PLO16 | - | Plans and manages the creation of jobs for agricultural machines in manufacture, marketing and service network, . | |
| PLO17 | - | Has sufficient background in the field of Basic Engineering and Agricultural Engineering in general and Agricultural Machinery field in particular. | |
| PLO18 | - | Assists agricultural machinery firms in AR_GE and technology innovation. | |
| PLO19 | - | Learns a new application-oriented software design and Agriculture. | |
| PLO20 | - | Makes contacts within the scope of current issues in agriculture sector, manufacturing industry, public institutions and representatives of chambers internship and undertakes responsibilities in various working environments. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge related to sortinh methods of agricultural materials | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 2 | Sorting machines and systems used in the fruit sorting line | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 3 | Mechanical and electronic fruit sorting machines | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 4 | Some knowledge and operational principles related to mechanical sorting machines | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 5 | Some knowledge and operational principles related to electronic sorting machines | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 6 | Fruit packaging and processing line | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 7 | Theory of elasticity and its usage in the design of fruit sorting systems | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Factors influencing mechanical damage during packaging and sorting | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 10 | Design of cushioning materials in packaging line and determination of suitable line for usage of cushioning materials | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 11 | Methods used in nondestructive fruit sorting systems | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 12 | Nondestructive firmness sorting of fruits | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 13 | Shape, dimension, defect, colour, density and volume sorting of fruits | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 14 | Near infrared technique and its usage in fruit sorting line | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 15 | Applications related to fruit firmness estimation using acoustic methods. | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 16 | Final exam | Written exam | |
| 17 | Final exam | Written exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |