Use of Image Analysis for Non-Destructive Testing of Thermoformed Food Packages
International Polymer Processing, cilt.36, sa.5, ss.596-607, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2021
- Doi Numarası: 10.1515/ipp-2020-4114
- Dergi Adı: International Polymer Processing
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Chemical Abstracts Core, Compendex
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.596-607
- Kırklareli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The aim of this study is to determine the thickness distribution of a food package using a non-destructive method. Initially, thickness measurements were carried out using an experimental procedure for thermoformed samples that were used for food packaging. Additionally, in this study, image analysis was used for the first time to determine the thickness distribution of the thermoformed products non-destructively. Image analysis software was employed for the estimation of thickness distribution. Measured thickness results were compared to those estimated using image analysis. Based on the results of the current study, image analysis may be an alternative method for non-destructive testing of thermoformed food packages even in a mass production line. Image analysis can be used to determine not only thickness distribution but also the weakest regions in a food package.