CIGR E-Journal Volume 7

• Main Authors: Adejumo, B, Adetunji, J, Ajav, E, Ajisegiri, E, Annuk, A, Arranja, C, Aviara, M, Bamgboye, A, Sagara, Y, Salgado, D, Salokhe, V, Sampaio, C, Sanno, J-O, Sarkar, B, Schelle, H, Srivastava, A, Bayrakh, M, Schmidt, D, Scholz, V, Schrock, M, Segre, A, Seo, Y, Shao, P, Stein, H, Dhakal, U, Shrestha, S, Singh, H, Strom, J, Sullivan, M, Blackmore, S, Tantau, H, Hoffman, T, Tiwari, G, Tomson, T, Ullman, J, Umar, B, Veith, P, Wagner, A, Wang, N, Woods, S, Drenckhan, A, Hou, J, Yuan, J, Bowser, T, Buenger, J, Burks, T, Bux, M, Huhnke, R, Campos, S, Carvalho, V, Endo, R, Fumen, G, Hultgren, J, Furll, Ch, Max, J, Gasparetto, E, Ghobadian, B, Hassenberg, K, Haubenschild, D, Idler, Chr, Mijinyawa, Y, Hayward, G, Ido, S, Jacobsen, L, Jeppsson, K-H, Jiang, S, Petrics, H, Kathirvel, K, Kazama, F, Krahl, J, Kushwaha, H, Pohl, A, Lee, W, Leola, T, Li, S, Linke, B, Lui, G, Mahnert, P, Maletti, G, Maly, P, Morsing, S, Prasher, S, Manian, R, Massafera, V, Munack, A, Prochnow, A, Negi, S, Sivakumar, S, Nimmermark, S, Oard, D, Ojolo, S, Ozturk, T, Soni, P, Patil, K, Pedersen, S, Pereira, L, Raghavan, G, Raji, A, Sourell, H, Roy, K
• Format: Publication
• Language: English
• Published: International Commission of Agricultural Engineering 2005
• Subjects: Agricultural Wastes; Air Quality; Ammonia Application; Anaerobic Digestion; Balanites Aegyptiaca Nuts; Broiler Houses; Child Safety; China; Chisel Furrowers; Chopped Switchgrass; Concrete; Dairly Cows; Earthworms; Energy Consumption; Estonia; European Union > Agriculture; Farm machinery; Farm Safety; Farm Transportation; Fermentation; Fish Farming; Floor Housing System; Frying Oil Quality; Fuel Cell Systems; Fuel Design; Fuels; Fuji River Basin; Ginger Quality; Grass; Image Analysis; Irrigation; Japan; Lactic Acid; Landscape Managemant; Laying Hens; Lettuce; Nigeria; Noise Attenuation Characteristics; Okra Seed Extractor; Okra Thresher; Phytosterol; Pollution; Potatoes; Power TillerTransport; Rapeseed Oil Deodorizer Distillate; Rice Production; Sand; Sewage Sludge; Soil Science; Solid Waste; Sorghum harvesting; Statistical Modeling; Swine Production; Synthesized VE Succinate; Temperature Distribution; Thermal Modeling; Tobacco Wastes; Tomato Production; Tropical Greenhouses; Vacuum Cooling; Variable Rate Seeding; Weaner Houses; Wind Energy

Peer Reviewed Original Research Articles --- 1.) A. Tambunan, Y. Sagara, Y. Seo, and Y. Kawagoe. ImageAnalysis on Temperature Distribution within Lettuce UndergoingVacuum Cooling. Manuscript FP 04 002. Vol. VII. January 2005. --- 2.) S. Nimmermark and G. Gustafsson. Influence of Temperature,Humidity, and Ventilation Rate on the Release of Odour andAmmonia in a Floor Housing System for Laying Hens. ManuscriptBC 04 008. Vol. VII. March 2005. --- 3.) S. Hassan-Beygi and B. Ghobadian. Noise AttenuationCharacteristics of Different Road Surfaces During Power TillerTransport. Manuscript PM 04 009. Vol.VII. March 2005.4.) L. Pan, P. Shao, and S. Jiang. Separation of Phytosterol andSynthesized VE Succinate from Rapeseed Oil Deodorizer Distillate.Manuscript FP 04 010. March 2005. --- 5.) S. Shrestha, F. Kazama, Y. Sakamoto, and S. Bastola.Statistical Modeling of Pollutant Load in Subbasins of the FujiRiver Basin, Japan. Manuscript LW 05 001. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 6.) M. Rijo and C. Arranja. Hydraulic Performance of aDownstream Controlled Irrigation Canal Equipped with DifferentOfftake Types. Manuscript LW 04 014. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 7.) J. Krahl, A. Munack, O. Schroeder, H. Stein, L. Herbst, A.Kaufmann, and J. Buenger. Fuel Design as Constructional Elementwith the Example of Biogenic and Fossil Diesel Fuels. ManuscriptEE 04 008. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 8.) M. Aradas, I. Naas, and D. Salgado. Comparing the ThermalEnvironment in Broiler Houses Using Two Bird Densities UnderTropical Conditions. Manuscript BC 03 017. Vol. VII. March, 2005.9.) N. Kyei-Baffour. The Effect of Quality of Rising Capillary Wateron Soil Surface Sodicity. Manuscript LW 04 013. April, 2005.10.) P. Soni, V. Salokhe, and H. Tantau. Effect of Screen Porosityon Selected Microclimatic Parameters of Naturally VentilatedTropical Greenhouses. Manuscript BC 05 002. Vol. VII. April,2005. --- 11.) I. Naas, S. Campos, and K. Silva. Comparison of Manual andElectronic Traceability in Swine Production. Manuscript IT 05 001.Vol. VII. April, 2005. --- 12.) V. Assaad, J. Jofriet, S. Negi, and G. Hayward. Corrosion ofReinforced Concrete Specimens Exposed to Hydrogen Sulfide andSodium Sulfate. Manuscript BC 03 013. Vol. VII. April, 2005.13.) S. Sivakumar, R. Manian, K. Kathirvel, and G. Raghavan.Investigation on the Influence of Machine and OperationalParameters for the Development of a Manually-Drawn Rice Seederfor Direct Sowing. Manuscript PM 04 008. Vol. VII. May, 2005. --- 14.) S. Jekayinfa and O. Omisakin. The Energy Potentials of someAgricultural Wastes as Local Fuel Materials in Nigeria. ManuscriptEE 05 003. Vol. VII. May, 2005. --- 15.) S. Pedersen, S. Morsing, and J. Strom. Simulation of HeatRequirement and Air Quality in Weaner Houses for Three ClimateRegions Using CIGR 2002 Heat Production Equations. ManuscriptBC 05 001. Vol. VII. June, 2005. --- 16.) V. Carvalho, I. Naas, M. Mollo, and V. Massafera. Predictionof the Occurrence of Lameness in Dairy Cows using a Fuzzy-LogicBased Expert System??t I. Manuscript IT 05 002. Vol. VII.June, 2005. --- 17.) H. Pandorfi and I. Da Silva. Evaluation of the Behavior ofPiglets in Different Heating Systems using Analysis of Image andElectronic Identification. BC 03 021. Vol. VII. August, 2005.18.) T. Ozturk and M. Bayrakh. The Possibilities of using TobaccoWastes in Producing Lightweight Concrete. Manuscript BC 05 006.Vol. VII. August, 2005. --- 19.) P. Goodrich, D. Schmidt, and D. Haubenschild. AnaerobicDigestion for Energy and Pollution Control. Manuscript EE 03 001.Vol. VII. August, 2005. --- 20.) W. Lee, J. Schueller, and T. Burks. Wagon-Based Silage YieldMapping System. Manuscript IT 05 003. Vol. VII. August, 2005.21.) M. Heinloo, T. Leola, and V. Veinla. Synthesis of theManipulator for the Scraper of a Press Manure Removal.Manuscript MES 05 002. Vol. VII. August, 2005. --- 22.) T. Tomson and A. Annuk. Wind Energy in Estonian WesternHighlands. Manuscript EE 04 001. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 23.) G. Bora, M. Schrock, D. Oard, J. Grimm, and T. Kolb.Performance of a Stacked Valve Multipoint Pulse Width Modulation(PWM) Manifold for Variable Rate Anhydrous Ammonia Application.Manuscript PM 05 005. Vol.VII. September, 2005. --- 24.) E. Quendler, P. Veith, A. Pohl, and J. Boxberger. MoreSecurity for Kids Around Moving Vehicles on Farms. ManuscriptSAFETY 05 001. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 25.) M. Queiroz, I. Naas, C. Sampaio. Estimating Thermal Comfortfor Piglets Considering Ammonia Concentration. Manuscript IT 05004/BC 05 005. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 26.) S. Ojolo and A. Bamgboye. Thermochemical Conversion ofMunicipal Solid Waste to Produce Fuel and Reduce Waste.Manuscript EE 05 006. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 27.) Y. Mijinyawa and J. Adetunji. Evaluation of FarmTransportation System in Osun and Oyo States of Nigeria.Manuscript LW 05 004. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 28.) S. Morsing, S. Pedersen, J. Strom, and L. Jacobsen. EnergyConsumption and Air Quality in Growing-Finishing Pig Houses forThree Climate Regions Using CIGR 2002 Heat ProductionEquations. Manuscript BC 05 007. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 29.) R. Schmersahl and V. Scholz. Testing a PEM Fuel Cell Systemwith Biogas Fuel. Manuscript EE 05 002. Vol. VII. September,2005. --- 30.) U. Mutwiwa and H. Tantau. Suitability of a UV Lamp forTrapping the Greenhouse Whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorumWestwood (Hom: Aleyrodidae). Manuscript BC 05 004. Vol. VII.September, 2005. --- 31.) S. Kazemi, N. Wang, M. Ngadi, and S. Prasher. Evaluation ofFrying Oil Quality Using VIS/NIR Hyperspectral Analysis.Manuscript FP 05 001. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 32.) W. Reimann. Down Streaming of Lactic Acid from Hydrolysateof Barley after Fermentation. Manuscript FP 05 004. Vol. VII.September, 2005. --- 33.) B. Sarkar and G. Tiwari. Thermal Modeling of a GreenhouseFish Pond System. Manuscript BC 05 015. Vol. VII. October, 2005.34.) S. Ido and M. Bux. Prediction of Evaporation Rate in a SolarDryer for Sewage Sludge. Manuscript EE 05 009. Vol. VII.October, 2005. --- 35.) U. Dhakal, V. Salokhe, H. Tantau, and J. Max. Developmentof a Greenhouse Nutrient Recycling System for Tomato Productionin the Humid Tropics. Manuscript BC 05 008. Vol. VII. October,2005. --- 36.) E. Ajav and B. Adejumo. Performance Evaluation of an OkraThresher. Manuscript PM 04 006. Vol. VII. October, 2005. --- 37.) K. Patil, T. Bowser, D. Bellmer, and R. Huhnke. FluidizationCharacteristics of Sand and Chopped Switchgrass-Sand Mixtures.Manuscript EE 04 005. Vol. VII. October, 2005. --- 38.) S. Al-Kufaishi, S. Blackmore, H. Sourell, and G. Maletti.Assessment of Two Variable Rate Irrigation Controllers used on aCentre-Pivot. Manuscript LW 05 002. Vol. VII. October, 2005. --- 39.) P. Maly, T. Hoffman, and Ch. Furll. Gentle Harvest ofPotatoes in Storage Boxes. Manuscript FP 05 002. Vol. VII.October, 2005. --- 40.) M. Reza Ehsani, C. Divaker Durairaj, S. Woods, and M.Sullivan. Potential Application of Electrical Conductivity(EC) Mapfor Variable Rate Seeding. Manuscript IT 05 006. Vol. VII.November, 2005. --- 41.) O. Kitani, K. Roy, M. Yoshida, and R. Endo. Control of WaterEnvironment of Plants using Waste Biomass. Manuscript LW 05007. Vol. VII. November, 2005. --- 42.) J. Hou, Y. Qian, G. Lui, and R. Dong. The Influence ofTemperature, pH, and C/N Ratio on the Growth and Survival ofEarthworms in Municipal Solid Waste. Manuscript FP 04 014. VolVII. November, 2005. --- 43.) G. Gustafsson, K-H. Jeppsson, J. Hultgren, and J-O. Sanno.Techniques to Reduce the Ammonia Release from a Cowshed withTied Dairy Cattle. Manuscript BC 04 010. Vol. VII. November,2005. --- 44.) K. Hassenberg and Chr. Idler. Influence of Washing Methodon the Quality of Prepacked Iceberg Lettuce. Manuscript FP 05003. Vol. VII. November, 2005. --- 45.) E. Mamman and K. Oni. Draught Performance of a Range ofModel Chisel Furrowers. Manuscript PM 05 003. Vol. VII.November, 2005. --- 46.) E. Mamman, B. Umar, and N. Aviara. Effect of MoistureContent and Loading Orientation on the Mechanical Properties ofBalanites Aegyptiaca Nuts. Manuscript FP 04 015. Vol. VII.December, 2005. --- 47.) Y. Yiljep, G. Fumen, and E. Ajisegiri. The Effects of Peeling,Splitting and Drying on Ginger Quality and Oil/oleoresin Content.Manuscript FP 05 009. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 48.) Y. Yiljep and U. Mohammed. Effect of Knife Velocity onCutting Energy and Efficiency during Impact Cutting of SorghumStalk. Manuscript PM 05 004. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 49.) G. Gustafsson and E. von Wachenfelt. Measures againstAmmonia Release in a Floor Housing System for Laying Hens.Manuscript BC 05 003. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 50.) A. Prochnow, M. Heiermann, A. Drenckhan, and H. Schelle.Seasonal Pattern of Biomethanisation of Grass from LandscapeManagemant. Manuscript EE 05 011. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 51.) A. Wagner and W. Buescher. Compression Characteristics ofWilted Grass. Manuscript IT 05 007. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 52.) H. Kushwaha, A. Srivastava, and H. Singh. Development andPerformance Evaluation of an Okra Seed Extractor. Manuscript PM05 001. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 53.) P. Mahnert, M. Heiermann, and B. Linke. Batch- and Semicontinuous Biogas Production from Different Grass Species.Manuscript EE 05 010. Vol. VII. December, 2005. ---Invited Overview Articles --- 1.) L. Pereira. Water and Agriculture: Facing Water Scarcity andEnvironmental Challenges. Invited Overview. Vol. VII. February2005. --- 2.) A. Raji and A. Olamutu. Prospects of Computer VisionAutomated Sorting Systems in Agricultural Process Operations inNigeria. Invited Overview. Vol. VII. February 2005. --- 3.) J. Yuan. The Status of China's Agricultural Machinery Industryand the Prospects for International Cooperation. Invited Overview.Club of Bologna. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 4.) S. Li. Agricultural Mechanization Promotion in China-CurrentSituation and Future. Invited Overview. Club of Bologna. Vol. VII.March, 2005. --- 5.) G. Gavioli. Cost Benefits of the Platfor