Abstract
Digital X-ray imaging has very good potential for non-destructive quality evaluation of intact pecans. Information extracted from X-ray images requires knowledge of the X-ray attenuation properties of the individual components of pecans, viz . nutmeat and shell. Linear attenuation coefficients of pecan components were determined from digital X-ray images taken under polychromatic X-ray beam. Attenuation coefficient varied with X-ray tube peak voltage and sample thickness. Regression models with a value for the coefficient of determination R 2 of more than 0·9 were developed to predict attenuation coefficient of pecan nutmeat at a given voltage and nutmeat thickness. The linear attenuation coefficient of pecan shell was higher than that of nutmeat.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
