Development of Cracked Egg Detection Device Using Electric Discharge Phenomenon
Eggs are a highly nutritious food; however, those are also fragile and susceptible to cracks, which can lead to bacterial contamination and economic losses. Traditional methods for detecting cracks, particularly in processed eggs, often fall short due to changes in the eggs’ physical properties duri...
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| description | Eggs are a highly nutritious food; however, those are also fragile and susceptible to cracks, which can lead to bacterial contamination and economic losses. Traditional methods for detecting cracks, particularly in processed eggs, often fall short due to changes in the eggs’ physical properties during processing. This study was aimed at developing a novel device for detecting egg cracks using electric discharge phenomena. The system was designed to apply a high-voltage electric field to the eggs, where sparks were generated at crack locations due to the differences in electrical conductivity between the insulative eggshell and the more conductive inner membrane exposed by the cracks. The detection apparatus consisted of a custom-built high-voltage power supply, flexible electrode pins, and a rotation mechanism to ensure a complete 360-degree inspection of each egg. Numerical simulations were performed to analyze the distribution of the electric field and charge density, confirming the method’s validity. The results demonstrated that this system could efficiently detect cracks in both raw and processed eggs, overcoming the limitations of existing detection technologies. The proposed method offers high precision, reliability, and the potential for broader application in the inspection of various poultry products, representing a significant advancement in food safety and quality control. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7d18f3f9b09e4da7ac759a7b58f95af32025-08-20T01:55:27ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582024-09-011318298910.3390/foods13182989Development of Cracked Egg Detection Device Using Electric Discharge PhenomenonSung Yong Joe0Jun Hwi So1Seung Eel Oh2Soojin Jun3Seung Hyun Lee4Department of Biosystems Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Smart Agriculture Systems, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of KoreaFood Safety and Distribution Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju 55365, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USADepartment of Biosystems Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of KoreaEggs are a highly nutritious food; however, those are also fragile and susceptible to cracks, which can lead to bacterial contamination and economic losses. Traditional methods for detecting cracks, particularly in processed eggs, often fall short due to changes in the eggs’ physical properties during processing. This study was aimed at developing a novel device for detecting egg cracks using electric discharge phenomena. The system was designed to apply a high-voltage electric field to the eggs, where sparks were generated at crack locations due to the differences in electrical conductivity between the insulative eggshell and the more conductive inner membrane exposed by the cracks. The detection apparatus consisted of a custom-built high-voltage power supply, flexible electrode pins, and a rotation mechanism to ensure a complete 360-degree inspection of each egg. Numerical simulations were performed to analyze the distribution of the electric field and charge density, confirming the method’s validity. The results demonstrated that this system could efficiently detect cracks in both raw and processed eggs, overcoming the limitations of existing detection technologies. The proposed method offers high precision, reliability, and the potential for broader application in the inspection of various poultry products, representing a significant advancement in food safety and quality control.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/18/2989cracked eggelectrical dischargeautomationnumerical modeling |
| spellingShingle | Sung Yong Joe Jun Hwi So Seung Eel Oh Soojin Jun Seung Hyun Lee Development of Cracked Egg Detection Device Using Electric Discharge Phenomenon Foods cracked egg electrical discharge automation numerical modeling |
| title | Development of Cracked Egg Detection Device Using Electric Discharge Phenomenon |
| title_full | Development of Cracked Egg Detection Device Using Electric Discharge Phenomenon |
| title_fullStr | Development of Cracked Egg Detection Device Using Electric Discharge Phenomenon |
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| title_short | Development of Cracked Egg Detection Device Using Electric Discharge Phenomenon |
| title_sort | development of cracked egg detection device using electric discharge phenomenon |
| topic | cracked egg electrical discharge automation numerical modeling |
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