• final study report on the optimum drying conditions for high temperature compact dryers and flat-bed dryer (years 1-2 result); • Research report on optimization of the drying method on glass relaxation phenomenon. The detailed contents of the seven technical reports can be seen in the Appendix. of the these reports, reports (3) and (7) has been accepted for publication in International Journal Food Properties and Drying Technology (2009, vol 27, No. 3), respectively. the key reports (1) of the CARD project has also been sent to the prestigious journal Stored product research | Ministry of Agriculture Rural Development Australian Government AusAID Project Progress Report 026 VIE05 Investigation of rice kernel cracking and its control in the field and during post-harvest processes in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam MS10 Research technical reports November 2008 NONG LAM UNIVERSITY jj The University pOf Queensland 1. Institute Information Project Name Investigation of rice kernel cracking and its control in the field and during post-harvest processes in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam Vietnamese Institution Nong Lam University Vietnamese Project Team Leader Dr Vinh Truong Australian Organisation The University of Queensland Australian Personnel Professor Bhesh Bhandari Professor Shu Fukai Date commenced April 2006 Completion date original March 2009 Completion date revised April 2009 Reporting period 12 months Contact Officer s In Australia Team Leader Name Bhesh Bhandari Position Professor Organisation The University of Queensland In Australia Administrative contact Name Mr Kerry Johnston Position Research support officer Organisation The University of Queensland In Vietnam Name Vinh Truong Position Head Department of Chemical Engineering Organisation Nong Lam University Telephone 61733469192 Fax 61733651177 Email Telephone 61 7 3365 7493 Fax 61 7 33658383 Email Telephone 84-8-37242527 Fax 84-8-38960713 Email tv@ 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Institute 2. Outline of 3. Summary of research Harvesting A. Flat bed drying in Mekong River B. High temperature fluidized bed drying experiment in A. Quality of rice due to high temperature B. Experimental design to optimize the high temperature drying condition. 7 E. Post-drying annealing and storage of F. Measuring the rice kernel 4. Concluding 5. Appendix 1. Influence of harvesting time around grain maturity on rice .
