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Use of Image Analysis for Non-Destructive Testing of Thermoformed Food Packages

  • O. Ekşi

Abstract

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.


Olcay Ekşi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kirklareli University, Kayalı Campus, Kirklareli, 39020, Turkey


Acknowledgements

The author is particularly grateful to Danone Lüleburgaz Factory (Turkey) for providing the food packages that were used in this study.

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Received: 2021-03-26
Accepted: 2021-06-02
Published Online: 2021-11-16

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