Volumetric measurement of carryover water on potato slices using an immiscible oil method
A method for measuring the volume of carryover water on potato slices and conveyor belts using immiscible oil. The approach uses the density difference between oil and water to enable rapid separation, with water sedimenting into a graduated container for quick, waste-free volumetric quantification. Applicable both online and offline for moisture assessment in food processing.
Overview
This solution introduces a method to measure the volume of carryover water on potato slices and conveyor belts using the immiscibility of oil and water. Using a specially designed apparatus, the technique enables precise, reliable, and waste-free volumetric measurement. The process leverages the density difference between oil and water, allowing water to sediment in a graduated container for easy quantification. The method is intended for food processing contexts where accurate moisture assessment is important.
Technical specifications
The core of the technology is a graduated wine-glass shaped apparatus pre-filled with the same frying oil used in potato processing. The setup allows the oil to seep through the potato slices, repelling free water adhering to their surfaces. The heavier water then sediments to the bottom of the apparatus, enabling quick and accurate volumetric measurement. The method can be applied both online and offline, supporting use at different stages of the production process.
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 3, the method has been validated in preliminary studies demonstrating its effectiveness in quick separation of oil and water. Further development and prototype design are planned, with opportunities for optimization from engineering experts.
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