Study of a Nondestructive Test for Determining the Volume of Air in Flexible Food Packages

Abstract

A nondestructive method to determine the volume of air in hermetically sealed flexible packages was studied for its applicability as an acceptance test in specifications. Extensive data was obtained with three size packages formed from a flexible laminate material. Packages contained the test medium bentonite as a food simulator. It was found that the results obtained with three size packages formed from a flexible laminate material. Packages contained the test medium bentonite as a food simulator. It was found that the results obtained with the nondestructive test correlated favorably with findings of the standard destructive test method and were repeatable (for air volumes not exceeding 30 ml, readings were generally repeated to within 1 ml). This nondestructive test has the potential for cost savings in testing. Furthermore, it does not require the use of highly skilled technical personnel or elaborate test apparatus.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0748096

Entities

People

  • Jonathan Shappee
  • Stanley J. Werkowski

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Acceptance Tests
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Boyle'S Law
  • Buoyancy
  • Data Analysis
  • Destructive Tests
  • Equations
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Simulators
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design