2006 CSBE/SCGAB, Edmonton, AB Canada, July 16-19, 2006
Paper # 06100 INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE, MOISTURE CONTENT AND COMPRESSION PRESSURE ON THE BULK DENSITY OF WOOD CHIP AND STRAW Citation: Paper number 06100, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22060) @2006 Authors: H Mozammel, S Shahab, B Tony, M Sudhagar, J Ladan, J Lim, M Afzal Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06102 Optimizing the Size of Anaerobic Digesters Citation: Paper number 06102, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22061) @2006 Authors: Emad Ghafoori, Peter C Flynn Keywords: Centralized anaerobic digestion, Biogas plant, Optimum size, Manure transport, Digestate processing, Power cost ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06103 ECONOMICS OF PELLET PRODUCTION FOR EXPORT MARKET Citation: Paper number 06103, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22062) @2006 Authors: Mozammel Hoque, Shahab Sokhansanj, Tony Bi, Sudhagar Mani, Ladan Jafari, Jim Lim, Parisa Zaini, Staffan Melin, Taraneh Sowlati, M Afzal Keywords: wood pellet, sawdust, pellet transportation, supply logistics ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06105 Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Maximize Bio-oil Yield: An Overview Citation: Paper number 06105, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22063) @2006 Authors: Mark Shaw Keywords: Biomass, bio-oil, lignocellulose, pyrolysis, pyrolytic-oil, tar ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06106 Bio-production of a Polyalcohol (Xylitol) from Lignocellulosic Resources: A Review Citation: Paper number 06106, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22064) @2006 Authors: M Soleimani, L Tabil, S Panigrahi Keywords: Xylitol, xylose, lignicellulose, lignocellulosic hydrolyzates, fermentation, hemicellulose ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06107 Cost and Performance of Woody Biomass Size Reduction for Energy Production Citation: Paper number 06107, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22065) @2006 Authors: Ladan J Naimi, Shahab Sokhansanj, Sudhagar Mani, Mozammel Hoque, Tony Bi, Alvin R Womac, Sundar Narayan Keywords: chippers, hammer hogs, cost analysis, chipping mechanisms ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06108 Optimizing the Design of Solar Energy Greenhouses Citation: Paper number 06108, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22066) @2006 Authors: Eshetu Beshada, Qiang Zhang Keywords: solar energy, greenhouse, shading ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06110 ON-FARM COMPOSTING OF BEEF MORTALITIES Citation: Paper number 06110, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22067) @2006 Authors: Ron Fleming, Malcolm MacAlpine Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06112 The Development of a Dynamic Flux Chamber System for the Collection of Gaseous Emissions During On-Farm Composting of Animal Mortalities. Citation: Paper number 06112, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22068) @2006 Authors: P J Linton, B J Van Heyst Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06113 Airflow in Passively Aerated Compost Citation: Paper number 06113, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22069) @2006 Authors: Shouhai Yu, O Grant Clark, Jerry J Leonard Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06114 Dead animal composting; results on the BiovatorTM composter for the swine industry Citation: Paper number 06114, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22070) @2006 Authors: Yves Choinière Keywords: Compost, mortality, pig, swine, BiovatorTM, agronomic, microbiological parameters ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06115 DECISION-MAKING PROCESS FOR THE DESIGN, SELECTION, AND OPERATION OF MANURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: A REVIEW Citation: Paper number 06115, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22071) @2006 Authors: S Karmakar, C Laguë, J Agnew, H Landry Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06116 Soil Column Testing for Nutrient Reduction in Partially Treated Swine Manure Citation: Paper number 06116, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22072) @2006 Authors: Jian Xiao, Ian Buchanan, Mohamed Gamal El-Din Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06117 REMOVAL OF AMMONIUM AND POTASSIUM FROM RO PERMEATE OF ANAEROBICALLY DIGESTED CATTLE MANURE BY NATURAL ZEOLITE Citation: Paper number 06117, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22073) @2006 Authors: Xuejun Guo, Larry Zeng, Xiaomei Li Keywords: zeolite, clinoptilolite, ammonium removal, potassium, ion exchange, RO permeate ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06120 Disinfestation of life stages of Tribolium castaneum in wheat using microwave energy Citation: Paper number 06120, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22074) @2006 Authors: R Vadivambal, D S Jayas, N D.G White Keywords: disinfestation, stored-grain insects, wheat, Tribolium castaneum, microwaves, mortality ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06121 Effect of storage conditions on deterioration of rye and canola Citation: Paper number 06121, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22075) @2006 Authors: G Sathya, D S Jayas, N.D.G White Keywords: Canola, rye, temperature, moisture content, safe storage period ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06122 Network Analysis of Grain Bulk Pore Structure Using High Resolution X-ray Computed Tomography Images Citation: Paper number 06122, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22076) @2006 Authors: S Neethirajan, D S Jayas Keywords: pore network, airflow resistance, grain bulks, 3D image analysis, X-ray CT, connectivity ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06123 Soft X-ray Spectromicroscopy and its Potential for Biological Applications Citation: Paper number 06123, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22077) @2006 Authors: C Karunakaran, D S Jayas, T Crowe Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06124 SELECTION AND TESTING OF SPECTRAL BANDS FOR EDGE-BASED LEAF SEGMENTATION Citation: Paper number 06124, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22078) @2006 Authors: Scott D Noble, Ralph B Brown Keywords: segmentation, hyperspectral imaging, edge detection, band selection ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06125 Predicting leaf water potential of potato using spectral reflectance indices Citation: Paper number 06125, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22139) @2006 Authors: R. Zakaluk, R. Sri Ranjan Keywords: leaf water potential, nitrogen, IHS transformation, chromaticity transformation, principal components, vegetation indices, potato, remote sensing, neural network, digital camera ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06126 EFFECTS OF NUTRIENTS AND WATER ON THE REFLECTANCE OF CANOLA LEAVES Citation: Paper number 06126, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22079) @2006 Authors: Trevor P Kondratowicz, Trever G Crowe Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06127 Correcting Axial Chromatic Aberration in a Fixed Focal Plane, Near-infrared Imaging System Citation: Paper number 06127, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22080) @2006 Authors: Wenbo Wang, Jason Morrison, Jitendra Paliwal Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06128 Precision Pesticide Delivery Based on Aerial Spectral Imaging Citation: Paper number 06128, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22081) @2006 Authors: Marc-André Michaud, Chris Watts, David Percival Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06129 Tractors and Tillage Implements Performance Citation: Paper number 06129, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22082) @2006 Authors: Saleh A Alsuhaibani, A A Aljnobi, Y N Almajhadi Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06130 Development of a Tillage Energy Model Using a Simple Tool Citation: Paper number 06130, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22083) @2006 Authors: S R Ashrafi Zadeh, R L Kushwaha Keywords: high speed tillage, energy, vertical tool ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06131 DEVELOPMENT OF A DEDICATED SOIL OPENING SYSTEM FOR DEEP INJECTION OF BIOMASS Citation: Paper number 06131, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22084) @2006 Authors: J C Kienholz Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06132 Development of a Mechanical Device for Landmine Neutralization Citation: Paper number 06132, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22085) @2006 Authors: Tom Burton, R L Kushwaha Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06136 MICROWAVE AND HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES IN MEAT PRESERVATION Citation: Paper number 06136, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22086) @2006 Authors: Ignaci Victoria Thiagarajan, Venkatesh Meda, Phyllis Shand Keywords: Microwave drying, Meat, Preservation, microwave-convection combination drying ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06137 REVIEW OF MICROBIAL MODELING TECHNIQUES FOR MEAT INDUSTRY Citation: Paper number 06137, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22087) @2006 Authors: Anandakumar Palanichamy, Digvir S Jayas, Richard A Holley Keywords: microbial modeling, predictive microbiology, food safety engineering ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06138 Effect of carboxymethylcellulose on thermal properties of batter systems formulated with different flour combinations Citation: Paper number 06138, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22088) @2006 Authors: Jun Xue, Michael Ngadi Keywords: Batter coating; Thermal properties; Phase transition, Hydrocolloids, Carboxymethylcellulose ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06139 MODELLING OF THE PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS PENETRATION DURING SMOKING OF CHEESE Citation: Paper number 06139, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22089) @2006 Authors: Stefan Cenkowski, Arnie Hydamaka Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06140 Proteolysis in cheddar-type cheese made from PEF (pulsed electric field) treated milk Citation: Paper number 06140, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22090) @2006 Authors: Li Juan Yu, Michael Ngadi Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06143 Irrigation Infrastructure Rehabilitation in Alberta; 38 Years of Government/Industry Cooperation Citation: Paper number 06143, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22091) @2006 Authors: Len Ring Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06146 PERSISTENCE: ODOUR INTENSITY AND CONCENTRATION RELATIONSHIP FOR LIVESTOCK ODOURS Citation: Paper number 06146, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22092) @2006 Authors: C A Ouellette, J C Segura, J.J.R Feddes Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06147 Oil Application To Reduce Dust And Odour Emissions From Swine Buildings Citation: Paper number 06147, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22093) @2006 Authors: C Ouellette, S Lemay, S Godbout, I Edeogu Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06148 A New Methodology for Evaluating Guidance Systems for Agricultural Vehicles Citation: Paper number 06148, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22094) @2006 Authors: Davood Karimi, Danny D Mann, Reza Ehsani Keywords: tractor path, GPS guidance systems, lightbar guidance systems, Fourier analysis ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06149 AN ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE CONTROLS PRESENT IN A TRACTOR WORKSTATION Citation: Paper number 06149, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22095) @2006 Authors: Dimitrios Drakopoulos, Danny D Mann Keywords: tractor controls, design guidelines, ergonomic analysis ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06152 Weather Data Quality Control Procedures in the Alberta Agriculture Drought Monitoring Network (AGDMN) Citation: Paper number 06152, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22096) @2006 Authors: Daniel Itenfisu, Ralph Wright Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06153 SOIL TEMPERATURE AND FALL FREEZE-THAW EFFECTS ON INFILTRATION AND SOIL MOISTURE MOVEMENT Citation: Paper number 06153, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22097) @2006 Authors: F C Kahimba, R Sri Ranjan Keywords: infiltration, soil moisture, soil freezing, TDR mini-probes, soil temperature ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06155 An Exploration Strategy for Autonomous Construction of Agricultural Field Maps Citation: Paper number 06155, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22098) @2006 Authors: L Liu, T G Crowe, M Keywords: Robotics, Autonomous exploration, Map building, Terrain Modeling, Next-best-view, Precision agriculture ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06157 Issues And Challenges In Implementing The TMDL For Delaware’s Inland Bays Citation: Paper number 06157, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22099) @2006 Authors: William F Ritter Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06158 IN SITU MEASUREMENT OF NITRATE CONCENTRATION USING TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY Citation: Paper number 06158, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22100) @2006 Authors: M Krishnapillai, R Sri Ranjan Keywords: nitrate contamination, TDR, electrical conductivity, non-destructive measurement ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06161 The Influence of Fiber Content on Properties of Injection Molded Flax Fiber-HDPE Biocomposites Citation: Paper number 06161, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22101) @2006 Authors: X Li, L G Tabil, S Panigrahi, W J Crerar Keywords: Flax fiber-HDPE biocomposites, fiber content, tensile strength, flexural strength, water absorption, melt flow index, molding shrinkage, melting point ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06162 Compression Molding of Flax Fiber-Polypropylene Composites: Factors Affecting Selected Properties Citation: Paper number 06162, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22102) @2006 Authors: M Soleimani, L Tabil, S Panigrahi, Xue Li, B Crerar Keywords: flax, fiber, polypropylene, composite, compression molding, tensile strength, bending strength, water absorption, density ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06164 The Effects of Chemical Treatments of Flax Fiber on Some Engineering Properties of Biocomposite Citation: Paper number 06164, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22103) @2006 Authors: Ahmad Ghazanfari, Satya Panigrahi, Lope Tabil, Jr. Keywords: flax fiber, biocomposite, chemical treatment, engineering properties ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06165 OVERVIEW OF FLAX FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Citation: Paper number 06165, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22104) @2006 Authors: B. S Panigrahy, A Rana, S Panigrahi, P Chang Keywords: Thermoplastic, biocomposite, polymer matrix, chemical treatment, hydrophilic ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06166 GAS CONCENCENTRATIONS AND EMISSIONS IN MILK-FED CALF BUILDINGS Citation: Paper number 06166, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22105) @2006 Authors: Martin Belzile, Stephane P Lemay, Stephane Godbout, Caroline Côté, Jacques Lavoie Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06167 Development of Structural Panels from Flax Shives, Fiber & Hpde Citation: Paper number 06167, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22106) @2006 Authors: A Rana, S Panigrahi, M Soleimani, B S Panigrahy, P Chang Keywords: Biocomposite, flax shives, HDPE, extrusion, compression molding ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06168 Flax Fibre Based Composite Profiles For Construction Industries Citation: Paper number 06168, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22107) @2006 Authors: B S Panigrahy, J Fung, S Panigrahi, A Tripathy, B Rajakumar, A Kamal Keywords: Natural and glass fibre composite, flax fibre, Resin Transfer Moulding, RTM, Thermoset plastics, construction profile ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06169 EFFECTS OF MIST COOLING A BOAR STUD UNIT Citation: Paper number 06169, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22108) @2006 Authors: Mark Armstrong, Ron MacDonald Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06170 Livestock Odour Dispersion Modeling: A Review Citation: Paper number 06170, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22109) @2006 Authors: H Guo, Z Yu, C Lague Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06173 Evaluating the Impact of Computational Time Interval on Livestock Odour Dispersion Using a Computation Fluid Dynamics Model Citation: Paper number 06173, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22140) @2006 Authors: Y. Li, H. Guo Keywords: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Odour, Swine, Air dispersion model, Time interval ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06174 Odour Dispersion Modelling for a Proposed Beef Slaughter Facility Citation: Paper number 06174, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22111) @2006 Authors: W Wu, Q Zhang Keywords: beef processing facility, odour, dispersion modelling ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06175 EMISSION FACTOR DEVELOPMENT FOR PARTICULATE MATTER FROM A BROILER HOUSE Citation: Paper number 06175, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22112) @2006 Authors: Taylor Roumeliotis, Bill Van Heyst Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06176 Determination of Ammonia Emission Factors for Land Application of Poultry Manure Citation: Paper number 06176, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22113) @2006 Authors: Anthony Lau, Shabtai Bittman, Derek Hunt Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06183 IMPACT OF SULPHATE LEVELS IN SWINE DRINKING WATER ON MANURE NUTRIENTS AND EMISSIONS Citation: Paper number 06183, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22114) @2006 Authors: Bernardo Z Predicala,, John F Patience,, Erin L Cortus,, Robert Fengler, Keywords: Air quality, odour emissions, drinking water, manure nutrients, sulphate, swine ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06187 Thermal Conductivity of Chickpea Flour and Isolated Starch and Protein Citation: Paper number 06187, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22115) @2006 Authors: S Emami, L G Tabil Keywords: Thermal conductivity, maximum slope method, line heat source, chickpea flour, starch, protein ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06188 DEVELOPING BIOSENSORS TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE IN A MICROWAVE FIELD Citation: Paper number 06188, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22116) @2006 Authors: A C Tripathy, S Panigrahi, V Meda, S Subramanian Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06189 Near-infrared spectroscopy: Applications in the grain industry Citation: Paper number 06189, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22117) @2006 Authors: C B Singh, J Paliwal, D S Jayas, N.D.G White Keywords: Near-infrared spectroscopy, grain quality, reflectance and transmittance characteristics, multivariate analysis ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06190 Characterising Starch Granule Surfaces in Durum Wheat Using Atomic Force Microscopy Citation: Paper number 06190, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22118) @2006 Authors: S Neethirajan, D J Thomson, D S Jayas, N. D. G White Keywords: Starch, granule surface, blocklets, atomic force microscopy ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06191 PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BEEF JERKY Citation: Paper number 06191, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22119) @2006 Authors: Ignaci Victoria Thiagarajan, Venkatesh Meda, Phyllis Shand Keywords: Microwave drying/heating, Jerky, meat drying, salt content, combination drying ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06195 Unconventional Demineralization of Crustacean Waste for the Production of Chitin Citation: Paper number 06195, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22120) @2006 Authors: Nesreen Samir Mahmoud, AbdelKader Ghaly Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06196 EFFECT OF NON-UNIFORM HEAT TREATMENT ON TOMATO RIPENING AND CHILLING INJURY Citation: Paper number 06196, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22121) @2006 Authors: Jianbo Lu, Bernard Goyette, Marie Thérèse Charles, Clément Vigneault, Valerie Orsat, G S Vijaya Raghavan Keywords: Non-uniform, heterogeneous, heat treatment, chilling injury, firmness, color, tomato, taste ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06197 Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Timothy Hay in Relation to Compression Citation: Paper number 06197, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22122) @2006 Authors: A Opoku, L G Tabil, M D Shaw, B Crerar, S Talebi Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06198 EXTRACTION OF GINSENOSIDES FROM AMERICAN GINSENG (PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUM L.) ROOT WITH DIFFERENT EXTRACTION METHODS AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF THE EXTRACTS Citation: Paper number 06198, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22123) @2006 Authors: Jianming Dai, G.S.V Raghavan, Varoujan Yaylayan, Michael Ngadi, Valérie Orsat Keywords: Microwave-assisted extraction; American ginseng; Ginsenosides; Extraction methods; Chromatographic analysis ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06199 Modelling of Seedless Grape Drying Process with Variable Diffusivity Considering Shrinkage Citation: Paper number 06199, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22124) @2006 Authors: Mohsen Esmaiili, Rahmat Sotudeh-Gharebagh Keywords: Drying, Variable diffusivity, Shrinkage, Seedless grape ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06202 Tillage effects on soil strength and crop growth for Red River clay Citation: Paper number 06202, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22125) @2006 Authors: Y Yang, Y Chen, S Rahman Keywords: tillage, no-tillage, sub-soiling, soil, moisture, cone index, seeding, plant, biomass, yield ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06203 Hydro gel Polymer effects on available water capacity and percolation of sandy soils at Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia Citation: Paper number 06203, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22126) @2006 Authors: Faisal I Zeineldin, Yousef Y Aldakheel Keywords: Polymer, Manure, Sandy soils, Silty clay ,Water holding capacity, Percolation ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06204 DATE PALM RESPONSE TO SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION Citation: Paper number 06204, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22127) @2006 Authors: Ahmed I Al-Amoud Keywords: Drip irrigation, Subsurface drip irrigation, Date palm trees, Date palm water use, Date, palm yield ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06205 A Model for Estimation of the effect of residual odour in sampling bags on odour concentration measurement Citation: Paper number 06205, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22128) @2006 Authors: Guoliang Qu, John J.R Feddes Keywords: Odor, sample, bag, model, TedlarTM, polyethylene, PVF, background, residual, error ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06208 Microwave Drying of Enriched Mango Fruit Leather Citation: Paper number 06208, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22129) @2006 Authors: G Pushpa, P Rajkumar, Y Gariepy, G.S.V Raghavan Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06210 Surface Water Contamination Studies In The Nilgiris, India Citation: Paper number 06210, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22130) @2006 Authors: K Bhuvaneswari, A Regupathy, G.S.V Raghavan Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06211 The Degradation Pattern of Soil Applied Insecticides Citation: Paper number 06211, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22131) @2006 Authors: K Bhuvaneswari, A Regupathy, G.S.V Raghavan Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06212 Microwave Drying - A promising alternative for the herb processing industry Citation: Paper number 06212, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22132) @2006 Authors: K Kathirvel, K Ramachandra Naik, Yvan Gariepy,, Valerie Orsat, G.S.V Raghavan Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06215 Sorption Isotherm of Hybrid Seed Corn Citation: Paper number 06215, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22133) @2006 Authors: M Soleimani, L Tabil, S Emami, M Shahedi Keywords: Isotherm curves, adsorption, desorption, sorption models, equilibrium moisture content, temperature, relative humidity ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06216 Influence of physico-chemical parameters of jackfruit bulbs on chips quality Citation: Paper number 06216, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22134) @2006 Authors: S L Jagadeesh, Laxminarayan Hegde, G.S.K Swamy, B.S., Reddy, Kiran Kumar Gorbal, N Basavaraj, G.S.V Raghavan Keywords: Jackfruit, Selections, Variability, Chips, Bulbs, Sugar, Starch, Dry matter, Recovery ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06223 MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR SWINE MANURE IN THE CANADIAN PRAIRIES REGION Citation: Paper number 06223, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22135) @2006 Authors: S Karmakar, C Laguë, J Agnew, H Landry Keywords: Manure management; Environmental regulations; Systems approach ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06224 A Cost Effective Heating Method for Piglets in Swine Farrowing Barns Citation: Paper number 06224, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22136) @2006 Authors: Eshetu Beshada, Quing Zhang, Ray Boris Keywords: farrowing barn, temperature, local heating, energy consumption ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06228 Dielectric Properties and Microwave Drying of Tomato Slice Citation: Paper number 06228, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22141) @2006 Authors: P.Rajkumar, G.S.V.Raghavan, Y.Gariepy M., V.Orsat Keywords: ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06300 MODELING AGROECOSYSTEMS AS COMPLEX, ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS Citation: Paper number 06300, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22137) @2006 Authors: N K Newlands Keywords: Adaptive, complex, ecosystem ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06302 Object-Based Modeling and Simulation: What, Why, and How Citation: Paper number 06302, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22138) @2006 Authors: Tania R Lanphere, Robert Kok Keywords: Ecological modeling, Object-based modeling ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 066142 An Update on Life Cycle Study of Soybean Oil Biodiesel Production Citation: Paper number 066142, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting. (doi: 10.13031/2013.28030) @2006 Authors: Anup Pradhan, Dev Sagar Shrestha Keywords: Biodiesel, Soybean Oil, Life Cycle Analysis, Net Energy Return ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF) Paper # 06xxx Evaluation of Air Dispersion Models Using Swine Odour Plume Measurement Data Citation: Paper number 06xxx, 2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22110) @2006 Authors: Y Xing, H Guo, John Feddes, Stan Shewchuck Keywords: Air dispersion model, swine, odour, Fractional Bias ( Free Abstract ) ( Download PDF)

2006 CSBE/SCGAB, Edmonton, AB Canada, July 16-19, 2006

Paper # 06100   INTERACTION OF PARTICLE SIZE, MOISTURE CONTENT AND COMPRESSION PRESSURE ON THE BULK DENSITY OF WOOD CHIP AND STRAW
Citation:  Paper number 06100,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22060) @2006
Authors:   H Mozammel, S Shahab, B Tony, M Sudhagar, J Ladan, J Lim, M Afzal
Keywords:
( Free Abstract )    ( Download PDF)

Paper # 06102   Optimizing the Size of Anaerobic Digesters
Citation:  Paper number 06102,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22061) @2006
Authors:   Emad Ghafoori, Peter C Flynn
Keywords:   Centralized anaerobic digestion, Biogas plant, Optimum size, Manure transport, Digestate processing, Power cost
( Free Abstract )    ( Download PDF)

Paper # 06103   ECONOMICS OF PELLET PRODUCTION FOR EXPORT MARKET
Citation:  Paper number 06103,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22062) @2006
Authors:   Mozammel Hoque, Shahab Sokhansanj*, Tony Bi, Sudhagar Mani*, Ladan Jafari, Jim Lim, Parisa Zaini, Staffan Melin, Taraneh Sowlati, M Afzal
Keywords:   wood pellet, sawdust, pellet transportation, supply logistics
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Paper # 06105   Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Maximize Bio-oil Yield: An Overview
Citation:  Paper number 06105,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22063) @2006
Authors:   Mark Shaw
Keywords:   Biomass, bio-oil, lignocellulose, pyrolysis, pyrolytic-oil, tar
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Paper # 06106   Bio-production of a Polyalcohol (Xylitol) from Lignocellulosic Resources: A Review
Citation:  Paper number 06106,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22064) @2006
Authors:   M Soleimani, L Tabil, S Panigrahi
Keywords:   Xylitol, xylose, lignicellulose, lignocellulosic hydrolyzates, fermentation, hemicellulose
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Paper # 06107   Cost and Performance of Woody Biomass Size Reduction for Energy Production
Citation:  Paper number 06107,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22065) @2006
Authors:   Ladan J Naimi, Shahab Sokhansanj, Sudhagar Mani, Mozammel Hoque, Tony Bi, Alvin R Womac, Sundar Narayan
Keywords:   chippers, hammer hogs, cost analysis, chipping mechanisms
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Paper # 06108   Optimizing the Design of Solar Energy Greenhouses
Citation:  Paper number 06108,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22066) @2006
Authors:   Eshetu Beshada, Qiang Zhang
Keywords:   solar energy, greenhouse, shading
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Paper # 06110   ON-FARM COMPOSTING OF BEEF MORTALITIES
Citation:  Paper number 06110,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22067) @2006
Authors:   Ron Fleming, Malcolm MacAlpine
Keywords:
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Paper # 06112   The Development of a Dynamic Flux Chamber System for the Collection of Gaseous Emissions During On-Farm Composting of Animal Mortalities.
Citation:  Paper number 06112,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22068) @2006
Authors:   P J Linton, B J Van Heyst
Keywords:
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Paper # 06113   Airflow in Passively Aerated Compost
Citation:  Paper number 06113,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22069) @2006
Authors:   Shouhai Yu, O Grant Clark, Jerry J Leonard
Keywords:
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Paper # 06114   Dead animal composting; results on the BiovatorTM composter for the swine industry
Citation:  Paper number 06114,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22070) @2006
Authors:   Yves Choinière
Keywords:   Compost, mortality, pig, swine, BiovatorTM, agronomic, microbiological parameters
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Paper # 06115   DECISION-MAKING PROCESS FOR THE DESIGN, SELECTION, AND OPERATION OF MANURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: A REVIEW
Citation:  Paper number 06115,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22071) @2006
Authors:   S Karmakar, C Laguë, J Agnew, H Landry
Keywords:
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Paper # 06116   Soil Column Testing for Nutrient Reduction in Partially Treated Swine Manure
Citation:  Paper number 06116,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22072) @2006
Authors:   Jian Xiao, Ian Buchanan, Mohamed Gamal El-Din
Keywords:
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Paper # 06117   REMOVAL OF AMMONIUM AND POTASSIUM FROM RO PERMEATE OF ANAEROBICALLY DIGESTED CATTLE MANURE BY NATURAL ZEOLITE
Citation:  Paper number 06117,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22073) @2006
Authors:   Xuejun Guo, Larry Zeng, Xiaomei Li
Keywords:   zeolite, clinoptilolite, ammonium removal, potassium, ion exchange, RO permeate
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Paper # 06120   Disinfestation of life stages of Tribolium castaneum in wheat using microwave energy
Citation:  Paper number 06120,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22074) @2006
Authors:   R Vadivambal, D S Jayas, N D.G White
Keywords:   disinfestation, stored-grain insects, wheat, Tribolium castaneum, microwaves, mortality
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Paper # 06121   Effect of storage conditions on deterioration of rye and canola
Citation:  Paper number 06121,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22075) @2006
Authors:   G Sathya, D S Jayas, N.D.G White
Keywords:   Canola, rye, temperature, moisture content, safe storage period
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Paper # 06122   Network Analysis of Grain Bulk Pore Structure Using High Resolution X-ray Computed Tomography Images
Citation:  Paper number 06122,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22076) @2006
Authors:   S Neethirajan, D S Jayas
Keywords:   pore network, airflow resistance, grain bulks, 3D image analysis, X-ray CT, connectivity
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Paper # 06123   Soft X-ray Spectromicroscopy and its Potential for Biological Applications
Citation:  Paper number 06123,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22077) @2006
Authors:   C Karunakaran, D S Jayas, T Crowe
Keywords:
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Paper # 06124   SELECTION AND TESTING OF SPECTRAL BANDS FOR EDGE-BASED LEAF SEGMENTATION
Citation:  Paper number 06124,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22078) @2006
Authors:   Scott D Noble, Ralph B Brown
Keywords:   segmentation, hyperspectral imaging, edge detection, band selection
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Paper # 06125   Predicting leaf water potential of potato using spectral reflectance indices
Citation:  Paper number 06125,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22139) @2006
Authors:   R. Zakaluk, R. Sri Ranjan
Keywords:   leaf water potential, nitrogen, IHS transformation, chromaticity transformation, principal components, vegetation indices, potato, remote sensing, neural network, digital camera
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Paper # 06126   EFFECTS OF NUTRIENTS AND WATER ON THE REFLECTANCE OF CANOLA LEAVES
Citation:  Paper number 06126,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22079) @2006
Authors:   Trevor P Kondratowicz, Trever G Crowe
Keywords:
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Paper # 06127   Correcting Axial Chromatic Aberration in a Fixed Focal Plane, Near-infrared Imaging System
Citation:  Paper number 06127,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22080) @2006
Authors:   Wenbo Wang, Jason Morrison, Jitendra Paliwal
Keywords:
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Paper # 06128   Precision Pesticide Delivery Based on Aerial Spectral Imaging
Citation:  Paper number 06128,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22081) @2006
Authors:   Marc-André Michaud, Chris Watts, David Percival
Keywords:
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Paper # 06129   Tractors and Tillage Implements Performance
Citation:  Paper number 06129,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22082) @2006
Authors:   Saleh A Alsuhaibani, A A Aljnobi, Y N Almajhadi
Keywords:
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Paper # 06130   Development of a Tillage Energy Model Using a Simple Tool
Citation:  Paper number 06130,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22083) @2006
Authors:   S R Ashrafi Zadeh, R L Kushwaha
Keywords:   high speed tillage, energy, vertical tool
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Paper # 06131   DEVELOPMENT OF A DEDICATED SOIL OPENING SYSTEM FOR DEEP INJECTION OF BIOMASS
Citation:  Paper number 06131,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22084) @2006
Authors:   J C Kienholz
Keywords:
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Paper # 06132   Development of a Mechanical Device for Landmine Neutralization
Citation:  Paper number 06132,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22085) @2006
Authors:   Tom Burton, R L Kushwaha
Keywords:
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Paper # 06136   MICROWAVE AND HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES IN MEAT PRESERVATION
Citation:  Paper number 06136,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22086) @2006
Authors:   Ignaci Victoria Thiagarajan, Venkatesh Meda, Phyllis Shand
Keywords:   Microwave drying, Meat, Preservation, microwave-convection combination drying
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Paper # 06137   REVIEW OF MICROBIAL MODELING TECHNIQUES FOR MEAT INDUSTRY
Citation:  Paper number 06137,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22087) @2006
Authors:   Anandakumar Palanichamy, Digvir S Jayas, Richard A Holley
Keywords:   microbial modeling, predictive microbiology, food safety engineering
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Paper # 06138   Effect of carboxymethylcellulose on thermal properties of batter systems formulated with different flour combinations
Citation:  Paper number 06138,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22088) @2006
Authors:   Jun Xue, Michael Ngadi
Keywords:   Batter coating; Thermal properties; Phase transition, Hydrocolloids, Carboxymethylcellulose
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Paper # 06139   MODELLING OF THE PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS PENETRATION DURING SMOKING OF CHEESE
Citation:  Paper number 06139,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22089) @2006
Authors:   Stefan Cenkowski, Arnie Hydamaka
Keywords:
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Paper # 06140   Proteolysis in cheddar-type cheese made from PEF (pulsed electric field) treated milk
Citation:  Paper number 06140,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22090) @2006
Authors:   Li Juan Yu, Michael Ngadi
Keywords:
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Paper # 06143   Irrigation Infrastructure Rehabilitation in Alberta; 38 Years of Government/Industry Cooperation
Citation:  Paper number 06143,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22091) @2006
Authors:   Len Ring
Keywords:
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Paper # 06146   PERSISTENCE: ODOUR INTENSITY AND CONCENTRATION RELATIONSHIP FOR LIVESTOCK ODOURS
Citation:  Paper number 06146,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22092) @2006
Authors:   C A Ouellette, J C Segura, J.J.R Feddes
Keywords:
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Paper # 06147   Oil Application To Reduce Dust And Odour Emissions From Swine Buildings
Citation:  Paper number 06147,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22093) @2006
Authors:   C Ouellette, S Lemay, S Godbout, I Edeogu
Keywords:
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Paper # 06148   A New Methodology for Evaluating Guidance Systems for Agricultural Vehicles
Citation:  Paper number 06148,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22094) @2006
Authors:   Davood Karimi, Danny D Mann, Reza Ehsani
Keywords:   tractor path, GPS guidance systems, lightbar guidance systems, Fourier analysis
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Paper # 06149   AN ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE CONTROLS PRESENT IN A TRACTOR WORKSTATION
Citation:  Paper number 06149,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22095) @2006
Authors:   Dimitrios Drakopoulos, Danny D Mann
Keywords:   tractor controls, design guidelines, ergonomic analysis
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Paper # 06152   Weather Data Quality Control Procedures in the Alberta Agriculture Drought Monitoring Network (AGDMN)
Citation:  Paper number 06152,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22096) @2006
Authors:   Daniel Itenfisu, Ralph Wright
Keywords:
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Paper # 06153   SOIL TEMPERATURE AND FALL FREEZE-THAW EFFECTS ON INFILTRATION AND SOIL MOISTURE MOVEMENT
Citation:  Paper number 06153,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22097) @2006
Authors:   F C Kahimba, R Sri Ranjan
Keywords:   infiltration, soil moisture, soil freezing, TDR mini-probes, soil temperature
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Paper # 06155   An Exploration Strategy for Autonomous Construction of Agricultural Field Maps
Citation:  Paper number 06155,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22098) @2006
Authors:   L Liu, T G Crowe, M
Keywords:   Robotics, Autonomous exploration, Map building, Terrain Modeling, Next-best-view, Precision agriculture
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Paper # 06157   Issues And Challenges In Implementing The TMDL For Delaware’s Inland Bays
Citation:  Paper number 06157,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22099) @2006
Authors:   William F Ritter
Keywords:
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Paper # 06158   IN SITU MEASUREMENT OF NITRATE CONCENTRATION USING TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY
Citation:  Paper number 06158,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22100) @2006
Authors:   M Krishnapillai, R Sri Ranjan
Keywords:   nitrate contamination, TDR, electrical conductivity, non-destructive measurement
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Paper # 06161   The Influence of Fiber Content on Properties of Injection Molded Flax Fiber-HDPE Biocomposites
Citation:  Paper number 06161,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22101) @2006
Authors:   X Li, L G Tabil, S Panigrahi, W J Crerar
Keywords:   Flax fiber-HDPE biocomposites, fiber content, tensile strength, flexural strength, water absorption, melt flow index, molding shrinkage, melting point
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Paper # 06162   Compression Molding of Flax Fiber-Polypropylene Composites: Factors Affecting Selected Properties
Citation:  Paper number 06162,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22102) @2006
Authors:   M Soleimani, L Tabil, S Panigrahi, Xue Li, B Crerar
Keywords:   flax, fiber, polypropylene, composite, compression molding, tensile strength, bending strength, water absorption, density
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Paper # 06164   The Effects of Chemical Treatments of Flax Fiber on Some Engineering Properties of Biocomposite
Citation:  Paper number 06164,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22103) @2006
Authors:   Ahmad Ghazanfari, Satya Panigrahi, Lope Tabil, Jr.
Keywords:   flax fiber, biocomposite, chemical treatment, engineering properties
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Paper # 06165   OVERVIEW OF FLAX FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES
Citation:  Paper number 06165,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22104) @2006
Authors:   B. S Panigrahy, A Rana, S Panigrahi, P Chang
Keywords:   Thermoplastic, biocomposite, polymer matrix, chemical treatment, hydrophilic
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Paper # 06166   GAS CONCENCENTRATIONS AND EMISSIONS IN MILK-FED CALF BUILDINGS
Citation:  Paper number 06166,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22105) @2006
Authors:   Martin Belzile, Stephane P Lemay, Stephane Godbout, Caroline Côté, Jacques Lavoie
Keywords:
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Paper # 06167   Development of Structural Panels from Flax Shives, Fiber & Hpde
Citation:  Paper number 06167,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22106) @2006
Authors:   A Rana, S Panigrahi, M Soleimani, B S Panigrahy, P Chang
Keywords:   Biocomposite, flax shives, HDPE, extrusion, compression molding
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Paper # 06168   Flax Fibre Based Composite Profiles For Construction Industries
Citation:  Paper number 06168,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22107) @2006
Authors:   B S Panigrahy, J Fung, S Panigrahi, A Tripathy, B Rajakumar, A Kamal
Keywords:   Natural and glass fibre composite, flax fibre, Resin Transfer Moulding, RTM, Thermoset plastics, construction profile
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Paper # 06169   EFFECTS OF MIST COOLING A BOAR STUD UNIT
Citation:  Paper number 06169,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22108) @2006
Authors:   Mark Armstrong, Ron MacDonald
Keywords:
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Paper # 06170   Livestock Odour Dispersion Modeling: A Review
Citation:  Paper number 06170,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22109) @2006
Authors:   H Guo, Z Yu, C Lague
Keywords:
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Paper # 06173   Evaluating the Impact of Computational Time Interval on Livestock Odour Dispersion Using a Computation Fluid Dynamics Model
Citation:  Paper number 06173,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22140) @2006
Authors:   Y. Li, H. Guo
Keywords:   Computational Fluid Dynamics, Odour, Swine, Air dispersion model, Time interval
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Paper # 06174   Odour Dispersion Modelling for a Proposed Beef Slaughter Facility
Citation:  Paper number 06174,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22111) @2006
Authors:   W Wu, Q Zhang
Keywords:   beef processing facility, odour, dispersion modelling
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Paper # 06175   EMISSION FACTOR DEVELOPMENT FOR PARTICULATE MATTER FROM A BROILER HOUSE
Citation:  Paper number 06175,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22112) @2006
Authors:   Taylor Roumeliotis, Bill Van Heyst
Keywords:
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Paper # 06176   Determination of Ammonia Emission Factors for Land Application of Poultry Manure
Citation:  Paper number 06176,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22113) @2006
Authors:   Anthony Lau, Shabtai Bittman, Derek Hunt
Keywords:
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Paper # 06183   IMPACT OF SULPHATE LEVELS IN SWINE DRINKING WATER ON MANURE NUTRIENTS AND EMISSIONS
Citation:  Paper number 06183,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22114) @2006
Authors:   Bernardo Z Predicala,, John F Patience,, Erin L Cortus,, Robert Fengler,
Keywords:   Air quality, odour emissions, drinking water, manure nutrients, sulphate, swine
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Paper # 06187   Thermal Conductivity of Chickpea Flour and Isolated Starch and Protein
Citation:  Paper number 06187,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22115) @2006
Authors:   S Emami, L G Tabil
Keywords:   Thermal conductivity, maximum slope method, line heat source, chickpea flour, starch, protein
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Paper # 06188   DEVELOPING BIOSENSORS TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE IN A MICROWAVE FIELD
Citation:  Paper number 06188,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22116) @2006
Authors:   A C Tripathy, S Panigrahi, V Meda, S Subramanian
Keywords:
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Paper # 06189   Near-infrared spectroscopy: Applications in the grain industry
Citation:  Paper number 06189,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22117) @2006
Authors:   C B Singh, J Paliwal, D S Jayas, N.D.G White
Keywords:   Near-infrared spectroscopy, grain quality, reflectance and transmittance characteristics, multivariate analysis
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Paper # 06190   Characterising Starch Granule Surfaces in Durum Wheat Using Atomic Force Microscopy
Citation:  Paper number 06190,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22118) @2006
Authors:   S Neethirajan, D J Thomson, D S Jayas, N. D. G White
Keywords:   Starch, granule surface, blocklets, atomic force microscopy
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Paper # 06191   PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BEEF JERKY
Citation:  Paper number 06191,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22119) @2006
Authors:   Ignaci Victoria Thiagarajan, Venkatesh Meda, Phyllis Shand
Keywords:   Microwave drying/heating, Jerky, meat drying, salt content, combination drying
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Paper # 06195   Unconventional Demineralization of Crustacean Waste for the Production of Chitin
Citation:  Paper number 06195,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22120) @2006
Authors:   Nesreen Samir Mahmoud, AbdelKader Ghaly
Keywords:
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Paper # 06196   EFFECT OF NON-UNIFORM HEAT TREATMENT ON TOMATO RIPENING AND CHILLING INJURY
Citation:  Paper number 06196,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22121) @2006
Authors:   Jianbo Lu, Bernard Goyette, Marie Thérèse Charles, Clément Vigneault, Valerie Orsat, G S Vijaya Raghavan
Keywords:   Non-uniform, heterogeneous, heat treatment, chilling injury, firmness, color, tomato, taste
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Paper # 06197   Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Timothy Hay in Relation to Compression
Citation:  Paper number 06197,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22122) @2006
Authors:   A Opoku, L G Tabil, M D Shaw, B Crerar, S Talebi
Keywords:
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Paper # 06198   EXTRACTION OF GINSENOSIDES FROM AMERICAN GINSENG (PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUM L.) ROOT WITH DIFFERENT EXTRACTION METHODS AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF THE EXTRACTS
Citation:  Paper number 06198,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22123) @2006
Authors:   Jianming Dai, G.S.V Raghavan, Varoujan Yaylayan, Michael Ngadi, Valérie Orsat
Keywords:   Microwave-assisted extraction; American ginseng; Ginsenosides; Extraction methods; Chromatographic analysis
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Paper # 06199   Modelling of Seedless Grape Drying Process with Variable Diffusivity Considering Shrinkage
Citation:  Paper number 06199,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22124) @2006
Authors:   Mohsen Esmaiili, Rahmat Sotudeh-Gharebagh
Keywords:   Drying, Variable diffusivity, Shrinkage, Seedless grape
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Paper # 06202   Tillage effects on soil strength and crop growth for Red River clay
Citation:  Paper number 06202,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22125) @2006
Authors:   Y Yang, Y Chen, S Rahman
Keywords:   tillage, no-tillage, sub-soiling, soil, moisture, cone index, seeding, plant, biomass, yield
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Paper # 06203   Hydro gel Polymer effects on available water capacity and percolation of sandy soils at Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia
Citation:  Paper number 06203,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22126) @2006
Authors:   Faisal I Zeineldin, Yousef Y Aldakheel
Keywords:   Polymer, Manure, Sandy soils, Silty clay ,Water holding capacity, Percolation
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Paper # 06204   DATE PALM RESPONSE TO SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION
Citation:  Paper number 06204,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22127) @2006
Authors:   Ahmed I Al-Amoud
Keywords:   Drip irrigation, Subsurface drip irrigation, Date palm trees, Date palm water use, Date, palm yield
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Paper # 06205   A Model for Estimation of the effect of residual odour in sampling bags on odour concentration measurement
Citation:  Paper number 06205,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22128) @2006
Authors:   Guoliang Qu, John J.R Feddes
Keywords:   Odor, sample, bag, model, TedlarTM, polyethylene, PVF, background, residual, error
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Paper # 06208   Microwave Drying of Enriched Mango Fruit Leather
Citation:  Paper number 06208,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22129) @2006
Authors:   G Pushpa, P Rajkumar, Y Gariepy, G.S.V Raghavan
Keywords:
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Paper # 06210   Surface Water Contamination Studies In The Nilgiris, India
Citation:  Paper number 06210,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22130) @2006
Authors:   K Bhuvaneswari, A Regupathy, G.S.V Raghavan
Keywords:
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Paper # 06211   The Degradation Pattern of Soil Applied Insecticides
Citation:  Paper number 06211,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22131) @2006
Authors:   K Bhuvaneswari, A Regupathy, G.S.V Raghavan
Keywords:
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Paper # 06212   Microwave Drying - A promising alternative for the herb processing industry
Citation:  Paper number 06212,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22132) @2006
Authors:   K Kathirvel, K Ramachandra Naik, Yvan Gariepy,, Valerie Orsat, G.S.V Raghavan
Keywords:
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Paper # 06215   Sorption Isotherm of Hybrid Seed Corn
Citation:  Paper number 06215,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22133) @2006
Authors:   M Soleimani, L Tabil, S Emami, M Shahedi
Keywords:   Isotherm curves, adsorption, desorption, sorption models, equilibrium moisture content, temperature, relative humidity
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Paper # 06216   Influence of physico-chemical parameters of jackfruit bulbs on chips quality
Citation:  Paper number 06216,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22134) @2006
Authors:   S L Jagadeesh, Laxminarayan Hegde, G.S.K Swamy, B.S., Reddy, Kiran Kumar Gorbal, N Basavaraj, G.S.V Raghavan
Keywords:   Jackfruit, Selections, Variability, Chips, Bulbs, Sugar, Starch, Dry matter, Recovery
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Paper # 06223   MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR SWINE MANURE IN THE CANADIAN PRAIRIES REGION
Citation:  Paper number 06223,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22135) @2006
Authors:   S Karmakar, C Laguë, J Agnew, H Landry
Keywords:   Manure management; Environmental regulations; Systems approach
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Paper # 06224   A Cost Effective Heating Method for Piglets in Swine Farrowing Barns
Citation:  Paper number 06224,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22136) @2006
Authors:   Eshetu Beshada, Quing Zhang, Ray Boris
Keywords:   farrowing barn, temperature, local heating, energy consumption
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Paper # 06228   Dielectric Properties and Microwave Drying of Tomato Slice
Citation:  Paper number 06228,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22141) @2006
Authors:   P.Rajkumar, G.S.V.Raghavan, Y.Gariepy M., V.Orsat
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Paper # 06300   MODELING AGROECOSYSTEMS AS COMPLEX, ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS
Citation:  Paper number 06300,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22137) @2006
Authors:   N K Newlands
Keywords:   Adaptive, complex, ecosystem
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Paper # 06302   Object-Based Modeling and Simulation: What, Why, and How
Citation:  Paper number 06302,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22138) @2006
Authors:   Tania R Lanphere, Robert Kok
Keywords:   Ecological modeling, Object-based modeling
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Paper # 066142   An Update on Life Cycle Study of Soybean Oil Biodiesel Production
Citation:  Paper number 066142,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting. (doi: 10.13031/2013.28030) @2006
Authors:   Anup Pradhan, Dev Sagar Shrestha
Keywords:   Biodiesel, Soybean Oil, Life Cycle Analysis, Net Energy Return
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Paper # 06xxx   Evaluation of Air Dispersion Models Using Swine Odour Plume Measurement Data
Citation:  Paper number 06xxx,  2006 ASABE Annual Meeting . (doi: 10.13031/2013.22110) @2006
Authors:   Y Xing, H Guo, John Feddes, Stan Shewchuck
Keywords:   Air dispersion model, swine, odour, Fractional Bias
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