Projects

Post Harvet Measurement and Management Systems to Improve Peanut Quality and U.S. Competitiveness Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418143

To Develop a Low-Cost Nir Absorption Device and Test It for Nondestructive Moisture Determination in Peanuts Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411603

To Investigate Color-Matching Methods, Using Microscopic Imaging Techniques Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411621

Publications

Nir Reflectance Spectroscopic Method for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of in-Shell Peanuts - (Abstract)

Govindarajan, K.N., Kandala, C., Subbiah, J. 2009. NIR Reflectance Spectroscopic Method for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).

Application of Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy to Peanut Grading and Quality Analysis: Overview - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sundaram, J., Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2009. Application of Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy to Peanut Grading and Quality Analysis: Overview. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 2009. DOI: 1007/s11694-009-9081-5. URL to download publication: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11694-009-9081-5

Application of discrete wavelet analysis for moisture content estimation of in-shell nuts nondestructively with a capacitance sensor - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Sundaram, J., Govindarajan, K.N., Butts, C.L., Subbiah, J. 2009. Application of discrete wavelet analysis for moisture content estimation of in-shell nuts nondestructively with a capacitance sensor. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).

Estimating oil and fatty acids contents of in-shell peanuts using NIR spectroscopy - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sundaram, J., Kandala, C., Windam, W.R., Holser, R.A., Butts, C.L. 2009. Estimating oil and fatty acids contents of in-shell peanuts using NIR spectroscopy . American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

Using a Conveyor-Mounted Spout Sampler to Obtain Farmer Stock Grade Samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butts, C.L., Lamb, M.C., Sheppard, H.T., Kandala, C. 2009. Using a Conveyor-Mounted Spout Sampler to Obtain Farmer Stock Grade Samples. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(3):385-390. 2009.

Estimation of moisture and oil content of in-shell nuts with a capacitance sensor using discrete wavelet analysis - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Sundaram, J., Govindarajan, K.N., Butts, C.L., Jeyam, S. 2009. Estimation of moisture and oil content of in-shell nuts with a capacitance sensor using discrete wavelet analysis . Proceedings of SPIE.

Phase angle and Impedance Measurements for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts Using a Cylindrical Sample Holder - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Sundaram, J. 2009. Phase angle and Impedance Measurements for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts Using a Cylindrical Sample Holder . IEEE Sensor Applications Symposium.

Design and Performance of an Impedance Analyzer for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2008. Design and Performance of an Impedance Analyzer for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts. IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Society. (2008) 2:240-246.

In-shell Bulk Density as an Estimator of Farmers Stock Grade Factors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butts, C.L., Kandala, C., Sorensen, R.B., Lamb, M.C. 2007. In-shell Bulk Density as an Estimator of Farmers Stock Grade Factors. Peanut Science.

Determination of moisture content of in-shell peanuts by Parallel-Plate impedance measurements in cylindrical sample holder - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L., Nelson, S.O. 2007. Determination of moisture content of in-shell peanuts by Parallel-Plate impedance measurements in cylindrical sample holder. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 1:72-78. 2007

Phase angle and Impedance Measurements for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts Using a Cylindrical Sample Holder - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2007. Phase angle and Impedance Measurements for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination of In-Shell Peanuts Using a Cylindrical Sample Holder. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper Number 076215.

Parallel-Plate Sensors for Nondestructive Measurement of Moisture Content in in-Shell Peanuts - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Parallel-plate sensors for nondestructive measurement of moisture content in in-shell peanuts . Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE).

Parallel-Plate Sensors for Nondestructive Measurement of Moisture Content in in-Shell Peanuts - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L., Nelson, S.O. 2006. Parallel-plate sensors for nondestructive measurement of moisture content in in-shell peanuts . Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper number 066041.

Capacitance and Phase Angle Measurement for Estimating Moisture Content in Nuts and Grain Nondestructively - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2006. Capacitance and phase angle measurement for estimating moisture content in nuts and grain nondestructively. Proceedings of SPIE. 617420-61420:1-8.

Capacitance Sensor for Nondestructive Meaurement of Moisture Content in Nuts and Grain - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Nelson, S.O. 2005. Capacitance sensor for nondestructive meaurement of moisture content in nuts and grain. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Rf Impedance Method for Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination in in-Shell Peanuts - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Nelson, S.O. 2005. Rf impedance method for nondestructive moisture content determination in in-shell peanuts. Internation Society for Electromagnetic Aquametry Proceedings.

Nondestructive Moisture Determination in Small Samples of Peanuts by Rf Impedance Measurement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

pp. 240-246. v.20.

A Portable Electronic Instrument to Measure Moisture Content Nondestructively in Single Peanut Kernels - (Abstract)

p.25, v.15

Moisture Determination in Single Peanut Pods by Complex Rf Impedance Measurement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kandala, C., Nelson, S.O. 2004. Moisture determination in single peanut pods by complex rf impedance measurement. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement.

Nondestructive Moisture Content Determination in Single Kernels of Corn, Popcorn and Peanuts by Dual Frequency Rf Impedance Method - (Abstract)

Kandala, C., Butts, C.L. 2004. Nondestructive moisture content determination in single kernels of corn, popcorn and peanuts by dual frequency rf impedance method. American Peanut Research and Education Society Proceedings.

Rf: Impedance Method to Estimate Moisture Content in Small Samples of in-Shell Peanuts - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C., Nelson, S.O. 2004. Rf: impedance method to estimate moisture content in small samples of in-shell peanuts. IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Society.

Estimating Drying Time for a Stock Peanut Curing Decision Support System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butts, C.L., Davidson, J.I., Lamb, M.C., Kandala, C., Troeger, J.M. 2004. Estimating drying time for a stock peanut curing decision support system. Transactions of the ASAE. Vol 47(3): 925-932.

Determination of Peanut Pod and Kernel Moisture Contents by Rf Impedance Mesurements - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kandala, C. 2003. Determination of peanut pod and kernel moisture contents by rf impedance mesurements. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers.

A Decision Support System for Curing Farmers' Stock Peanuts - (Proceedings/Symposium)

BUTTS, C.L., DAVIDSON, J.I., LAMB, M.C., KANDALA, C., TROEGER, J.M. A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR CURING FARMERS' STOCK PEANUTS. ASAE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING. 2003. p. 17.

Radio Frequency Measurements for Sensing Moisture in Small Samples of Peanuts - (Proceedings/Symposium)

KANDALA, C., NELSON, S.O. RADIO FREQUENCY MEASUREMENTS FOR SENSING MOISTURE IN SMALL SAMPLES OF PEANUTS. ASAE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING. 2003.

Comparison of Rf Impedance and DC Conductance Measurements for Single Peanut Kernel Moisture Determination - (Abstract)

KANDALA, C., BUTTS, C.L. COMPARISON OF RF IMPEDANCE AND DC CONDUCTANCE MEASUREMENTS FOR SINGLE PEANUT KERNEL MOISTURE DETERMINATION. AMERICAN PEANUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2002. Abstract v.34. p. 110.