Progress 10/22/14 to 09/30/19
Outputs Target Audience:The target audience includes university researchers, grain producers, grain storage managers and workers, and emergency response personnel. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Sensing the environment in a grain bin has provided over 1000 hours of training for firefighters and agricultural workers in conjunctionwith OSU's Fire Service Training through the Grain Entrapment Training Trailer. This trailer was funded by OSHA and Assistance to Firefighters Grants. HATCH funding is not enough to offer training for this work so outside sources through other means had to be garnered. The force and environmental information from this HATCH project have leveraged $966,000 in funding from OSHA for online and in-person training targeted for ag workers and ag students. In 2019, OSHA's Susan Harwood grant program provided another $146,000 of funding for capacity building of hazardous communications in the ag environment which includes sensor training on use and interpretation of sensing data. The e-nose is essential in this environment and will be tested with this audience during training exercises. At present, there is no inexpensive method for alerting emergency personnel and workers to mold hazards. Current training alerts workers to the possibility and physical attributes that indicate the presence of dangerous molds, insect activity, and air contaminants. The sensor will be used to identify and quantify the presence of dangerous environmental contaminants including mold. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?As mentioned in the previous section, training on sensing the grain storage environment has been rolled out using OSHA funding in the absence of HATCH and other funding sources. In total, over 3000 people have attended training opportunities and workshops concerning working safely in the grain storage environment. Approximately three-fourths of the attendees have been emergency response personnel that work in rural areas. The other fourth of the trainees has been elevators workers, licensed fumigators, and grain storage managers. These trainees are from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, and Colorado. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
A metal oxide semiconductor-based electronic nose system was developed that is capable of identifying mold and other hazards in grain storage facilities. The e-nose can clearly detect mold, contaminants of different types, and different types of insects (this part is still in development and testing). The electronic nose was constructed from off the shelf components costing less than $100. Commercial models cost more than $15,000 which makes them unobtainable by most ag entities. Ideally, the electronic nose would be deployed in individual grain bins for continuous monitoring and communication to a central location. This will require packaging the sensor array with an integrated power supply and communication system. Alternatively, a handheld unit could be utilized periodically for sampling at one of the aeration exhaust vents. It is this handheld version of the sensing package that has the most promise. Not only will producers and storage managers be able to detect biological challenges in their grain bins, but emergency response personnel will also be able to detect unsafe working environments before they enter the unknown set of conditions. Field testing is required to verify the ability of the nose to function longterm in a dusty environment with considerable variation in temperature and humidity throughout the year. It is expected that the nose could be easily adapted for use in other environments such as household and warehouse storage areas. The electronic nose project has been a part of one dissertation successfully completed by an undergraduate research Biosystems Engineering student. Her research allowed her to win a 3 MT competition and fulfilled her responsibilities as a Wentz Scholar. The electronic nose is in the laboratory stages of development. However, a master's student is working on fine-tuning the power source and specific sensor response for the grain environment. During the summer of 2019, this master's student worked at the USDA in Manhattan, Kansas, where she further refined the electronic board design and packaging of the sensor. The power source is the final portion before the sensor is ready for real-time deployment.
Publications
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Progress 10/01/17 to 09/30/18
Outputs Target Audience:Farmers, elevator managers, and other researchers will benefit from this technology. The technology may also be extended to residential mold detection markets. Changes/Problems:Direct force detection in bins has been hampered because of funding for grain acquisition. We will work on additional sensing products that lend to force determination by inference such as the electronic nose. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The electronic nose project has been a part of one dissertation successfully completed an undergraduate research by a Biosystems Engineering student. Her research allowed her to win a 3 MT competition and fulfilled her responsibilities as a Wentz Scholar. This project has the potential for further development in her Master's work here at OSU should she choose this institution for her graduate work. The electronic nose is in the very early stages of development and not ready for extension education yet. Hopefully, 2019 will be a good time to accomplish a rollout of this information. Sensing the environment in a grain bin has provided over 700 hours of training for firefighters and agricultural workers in conjunction with OSU's Fire Service Training through the Grain Entrapment Training Trailer. This trailer was funded by OSHA and Assistance to Firefighters Grants. The force and environmental information from this HATCH project have leveraged another $300,000 in funding from OSHA for online training targeted for 16-24-year-old ag workers and ag students. The impact of this piece of training will be assessed in 2019. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Journal articles and posters at meetings Journal article in preparation to be published in 2019 What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will finalize the packaging on the nose and do testing for additional force correlations in bins. We will investigate the opportunities of refining the sensor to accomplish sensitivity to molds in living quarters such as bathrooms and kitchens.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
A metal oxide semiconductor-based electronic nose system was developed that is capable of identifying mold in canola seed with an error rate of less than 3%. A clear distinction between the inoculation levels could not be made and this warrants further investigation. Additional testing to determine the lower detection limit is also desirable. The electronic nose was constructed from off the shelf components costing less than $100. There is potential for commercial application of the electronic nose for early detection of mold in storage. Ideally, the electronic nose would be deployed in individual grain bins for continuous monitoring and communication to a central location. This will require packaging the sensor array with an integrated power supply and communication system. Alternatively, a handheld unit could be utilized periodically for sampling at one of the aeration exhaust vents. Additional development is needed to improve the ability of the electronic nose to adjust to changes in temperature and relative humidity. Field testing is also required to verify the ability of the nose to function long term in a dusty environment with considerable variation in temperature and humidity throughout the year. It is expected that the nose could be easily adapted for use in other grains. Ideally, an electronic nose can be developed that is effective at detecting mold in a wide variety of grain types.
Publications
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Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Jones, C. and D. Wambeke. 2018. Grain bin access design safety. ANSI/ASABE S624.
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Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Jones, C. and T. Conley. 2018. Quantifying grain storage structure leakage by testing effects of environmental conditions on pressure loss. IWCSPP. Berlin, Germany.
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Moore, K. G., & Jones, C. 2017. Impact of polyethylene liner on the storage of winter canola in unaerated steel bins. Stored Product Journal 73: 125-128.
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Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Moore, K. 2017. Storage and Electronic Mold Odor Detection of Winter Canola Seed with Safety Implications for Quality Loss. Dissertation. Oklahoma State University Biosystems and Ag Engineering, Stillwater, OK.
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Progress 10/01/16 to 09/30/17
Outputs Target Audience:Professionals that manage and store agricultural products Changes/Problems:Limited funding from state support has caused support staff to be limited. More of my time is taken with clerical and accounting tasks. This interrupts research time. Also, the funding for a half-time research engineer has been cut. Productivity in research will be greatly hindered due to this cut. I expect to only be about half as productive as my program has been in the past due to these cuts. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Undergraduates are working in the laboratory along with faculty and grad students. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Research information was disseminated at different agricultural conferences and through fact sheets as well as journal articles. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Development of a packaged and field ready model of the electronic nose has begun and should be completed in 2018. An undergraduate research program has been established and extra funding secured. This program has 5 students participating and will be focused on forces in grain bins, electronic nose and psychrometric research in the grain industry.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
An electronic nose for detecting mold in stored canola was developed as a bench top prototype model. Development work fora packaged and field ready model has begun and should be completed in 2018. Studies in the germination and quality of different varieties of stored canola continued and will continue into 2018. The study found that the varieties grown in Oklahoma have similar storage characteristics. Forces on grain entrapment victims were studied using a mannequin and forcing sensing vest adapted at OSU. This work was published in 2017.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Moore, K. G., Jones, C., Frazier, R. S. 2017. Engineering education for Generation Z. American Journal of Engineering Education. AJEE-17103
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Moore, K and C. Jones. 2017. Grain Entrapment Pressure on the Torso - Can You Breathe While Buried in Grain? Journal of Ag Safety and Health 23(2):99-107
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Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Ag Expo, Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association, New Developments in Aeration Practices, Norman, OK. Novembver 6, 2017
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Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Grain Bin Aeration and IPM Plan Development, Texas High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop, Amarillo, TX, February 2, 2017. 2 presentations: IPM and aeration
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Missouri Pesticide Certification and Fumigation Workshops. (4 presentations). January 17-18, 2017. Columbia, Missouri
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
OSHA Stand Down for Grain Bin Entrapment Safety Webinar. January 26, 2017.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Grain Bin Safety Standards. ASABE x.624 Standards Committee. February 25, 2017.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Oklahoma State ASABE meeting, Collaboration and FEW, February 24, 2017, Stillwater, OK.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Moore, K. and C. Jones. 2017. Development of a low0-cost electronic nose for the detection of mold in stored canola seed. NC213 National Meeting. Kansas City, MO. February 2017.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Moore, K. and C. Jones. 2017. On-farm storage of winter canola study of lined and unlined steel bins. NC213 National Meeting. Kansas City, MO. February 2017.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Conley, T. and C. Jones. 2017. Evaluating sealing quality of grain storage bins combined with appropriate phosphine application strategy to minimize insect resistance in the U. S. NC213 National Meeting. Kansas City, MO. March, 2017.
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Storage and Monitoring of Winter Canola Seed with Implications For Quality Loss, Kevin Moore PhD dissertation.
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Progress 10/01/15 to 09/30/16
Outputs Target Audience:Grain storage facilities, farms, food processing facilities and emergency responders. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?One PhD student will complete his degree in May, 2017 and one MS student will complete here degree in December of 2017. Over 400 emergency responders and grain elevator workers have been trained in 2015-2016 for level one awareness for grain bin incidents. Level two training is available and will be rolled out in 2017. Level three technician level training will be available in 2018 and is in review at present. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Storing Grain Bags in Oklahoma, November 18, 2015, Oklahoma City, OK. Grain Bin Aeration and Dust Prevention, Texas High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop, Amarillo, TX, January 22, 2016. 2 presentations: dust prevention and aeration. Missouri Pesticide Certification and Fumigation Workshops. (4 presentations). January 19-20, 2016. Columbia, Missouri Safety and Grain Bin Entrapment, SunRay Cooperative, Sunray TX. March 9 - 11, 2016. Six presentations Fumigation: A Piece of the Safety Puzzle, National Grain and Feed Association's Safety conference, August 2 - 4, 2016, Omaha, Nebraska Change Management. OSU Academic Leader Academy Session 2 (2 presentations). October 4 and 5, 2016. Fumigation Continuing Education Workshop. Oklahoma Ag Expo. (4 presentations). October 18, 2016. Fumigation: a piece of the safety puzzle. Fall Fumigation Workshop. Stillwater, OK. November 2, 2016. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Two papers are in process for evaluating dielectric properties of southern grown winter hardy canola. One dissertation will be finished that ties physical properties and detection of those properties to safety. An electronic nose will be tested for detection of molds in canola. Data gathering is in progress and will continue on the effect sealing of grain bins has on fumigation efficacy. New Funding acquired: Principal Investigator. "Evaluating Sealing Quality of Grain Storage Bins". The Andersons Research Grant Program. With Casada, Bhadra, Arthur, Maghirang, Adam Maier, Cook. 01/01/16 - 12/31/17. $50,000. Funded. Principal Investigator. "Mobile Grain Engulfment/Confined Space Rescue Simulator". Assistance to Firefighters Grant. With Reed and Fire Services Training. 5/1/16-4/30/17. $345,000. Funded.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
Forces encountered by a lifesize mannequin have been determined using a specially designed force monitoring vest system. Storage conditions of oilseeds in marginally viable storage bins was tested and the results are being presented in early 2017. Data is being collected on pressure half life in various sealing procedures of grain bins. Extension publications have been produced and are available through the Oklahoma State University Extension service.
Publications
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Sekhon, J., N. Maness, and C. Jones. 2016. Effect of compressed propane extraction on storage stability of dried cilantro (Coriandrum sativum L.). Journal of Food Engineering Jan16.
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Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Sekhon, J., N. Maness, and C. Jones. 2015. Effect of preprocessing and compressed propane extraction on quality of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum L.). Food Chemistry 175: 322-328.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Ismayilzade, N, V. Samedov, B. Kard, and C. Jones. 2015. Sunflower seed damage and economic injury level of the European Sunflower Moth (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Journal of Entomological Science 50(2): 138-146.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Jones, C.L., 2016. Grain Bin Entrapment: Dont Let It Happen To You! BAE-1113. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Jones, C.L., 2016. Grain handling automation and controls. BAE-1290. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Jones, C.L., 2016. Grain bin entrapment: a case study from an Oklahoma country elevator. CR-1726. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Jones, C.L., C. Reed, and S. George. 2015. Grain Bin Safety Training, Instructors Manual and Student Manual. Oklahoma State University Fire Services Training Publishing, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Jones, C.L., C. Reed, and S. George. 2015. Grain Bin Safety Training, Teaching Slides with video on external drive. Oklahoma State University Fire Services Training Publishing, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Grain Bin Safety. 2015. Video delivered on thumb drive. Oklahoma State Fire Services Training, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Jones, C.L. and E. Bonjour. 2015. Preparing grain bins and flat storages prior to harvest or incoming product storage. Oklahoma State University Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Grain Bin Safety Awareness. 2015. Curriculum for training ag workers. Oklahoma State University Fire Services Training Publishing, Stillwater, OK
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Bonjour, E., C. Jones and R. Beeby. 2015. A closed loop system improves phosphine fumigation in stored grain facilities. Entomological Society of America. Entomology 2015 Conference, November 15-18, 2015. Minneapolis, MN
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Jones, C. and G. Brown. 2015. Adapting a culture mapping technique to the needs of engineering students and researchers. ASABE Annual International Meeting Paper No. 152189818, New Orleans, LA. July 29, 2015.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Bonjour, E. and C. Jones. 2016. Minimizing insect infestations in gran storage facilities prior to harvest. XXV International Congress of Entomology. Orlando, FL. September 25-30, 2016.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Moore, K and C. Jones. 2015. Impact of a polyethylene liner on the storage of canola in unaerated steel bins Year 1 results. ASABE Annual International Meeting Paper No. 152189116, New Orleans, LA. July 29, 2015.
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Progress 10/22/14 to 09/30/15
Outputs Target Audience:The target audience for the research and extension completed under this grant grain producers, fumigation specialists, elevator companies and farmers who handle and store grain on their farms. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Six workshops were presented around the state of Oklahoma that taught people associated with handling grain about safety and about the forces and danger consequences when entrapped in grain or when a bin is out of balance and on the brink of collapse. Attending these workshops were elevator managers, farmers, county extension educators, and insurance companies. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Preliminary results have been given at 6 workshops and 2 international meetings. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Journal articles will be published and the final data and conclusions will be presented in 6 more workshops across the state. A fact sheet will summarize the findings of this research as well.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
A mannequin and specialty sensing pads have been purchased. A calibration procedure was developed using an Universal Testing Machine and fixtures that simulated a grain bulk surface. Then the equipment was placed in a storage bin under 4 different conditions and 4 different grain types. Data was collected and presented at workshops and meetings. Journal articles are in preparation.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Jones, C.L., E. Bonjour, T. Royer, D. Lalman, and J. Edwards. 2014. Storage and use of low test weight and sprouted wheat. Current Report BAE-1109. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Jones, C.L., 2014. Automation in Grain Storage Facilities, MWPS-13 Grain Drying, Handling and Storage Handbook, Safety and Automation, Kansas State University Publishing.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Jones, C.L., 2014. Safety Design for Grain Bins, MWPS-13 Grain Drying, Handling and Storage Handbook, Safety and Automation, Kansas State University Publishing.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Jones, C.L., 2014. Preventing Grain Dust Explosions, BAE-1737. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Jones, C.L., 2014. Grain Gin Entrapment. CR-1726. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Jones, C.L. and P. Kenkel, 2014. Storing Moist Wheat at Commercial Elevators in Oklahoma. CR-1741. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Jones, C.L. and G. Dilawari, 2014. Aeration Systems for Flat-Bottom Round Bins. BAE-1102. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Jones, C.L. and G. Dilawari, 2014. Aeration Systems for Cone-Bottom Round Bins. BAE-1103. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Jones, C.L., J. Hardin and E. Bonjour, 2014. Design of Closed-Loop Fumigation Systems for Grain Storage Structures. BAE-1111. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Sekhon, J., N. Maness, and C. Jones. 2015. Effect of preprocessing and compressed propane extraction on quality of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum L.). Food Chemistry 175: 322-328.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Ismayilzade, N, V. Samedov, B. Kard, and C. Jones. 2015. Sunflower seed damage and economic injury level of the European Sunflower Moth (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Journal of Entomological Science 50(2): 138-146.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
T. X. Xuan, D Liu, X Ye, J. Shi, K. Warriner, S. Xue, and C. Jones. 2014. Electrolyzed Water Generated Using a Circulating Reactor. International Journal of Food Engineering. 2014:aop.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Bajracharya, N., G. Opit, C. Jones, and J. Talley. 2014. Efficacies of spinosad and a combination of chlorpyrifos-methyl and deltamethrin against phosphine-resistant Rhysopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrianidae) on wheat. Journal of Economic Entomology 106(5):2208-15.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Bonjour, E., C. Jones, and R. Beeby. 2015. Keys to improving phosphine fumigations in stored grain facilities. Paper no. 91527. Southwestern Regional Meeting for Entomological Society of America, February 23-26, 2015. Tulsa, OK.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Bonjour, E., C. Jones and R. Beeby. 2015. A closed loop system improves phosphine fumigation in stored grain facilities. Entomological Society of America. Entomology 2015 Conference, November 15-18, 2015. Minneapolis, MN.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Moore, K and C. Jones. 2015. Impact of a polyethylene liner on the storage of canola in unaerated steel bins Year 1 results. ASABE Annual International Meeting Paper No. 152189116, New Orlean, LA. July 29, 2015.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
SunUp, Oklahoma State University Television, Canola Storage, January 17, 2015
- Type:
Books
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Kamath, M., R. Ingalls, C. Jones, G. Shen, and P. Pulat. A Decision Support System for Transportation Infrastructure and Supply Chain System Planning. Oklahoma Transportation Center. OTCREOS7.1-25-F.
- Type:
Book Chapters
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
MWPS-13 Grain Drying, Handling and Storage Handbook, Safety and Automation (2 chapters), Kansas State University Publishing.
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