2002 Publications

Refereed Publications

Avery, G. B., R. D. Shannon, J. R. White, C. S. Martens, and M. J. Alperin. 2002. Controls on methane production in a tidal freshwater estuary and a peatland: Methane production via acetate fermentation and CO2 reduction. Biogeochemistry 62:19-37.

Chan, D.E., P. N. Walker, and E. W. Mills. 2002. Prediction of pork quality characteristics using visible and near-infrared spectroscopy. Transactions of the ASAE 45(5):1519-1527.

Demirci, A. 2002. Novel processing technologies for food safety. Journal of Association of Food and Drug Officials 66(4):43-50.

Duffy, S. P. and V. M. Puri. 2002. Primary segregation shear cell for size segregation analysis of binary mixtures. KONA 20:196-207.

Ehrhart, B. J., R. D. Shannon, and A R. Jarrett. 2002. Effects of construction site sedimentation basins on receiving stream ecosystems. Transactions of the ASAE 45(3):675-680.

Elliott, H.A., G. A. O'Connor, and S. Brinton. 2002. Phosphorus Leaching From Biosolids-Amended Sandy Soils. J. Environ. Qual. 31:681-689.

Elliott, H.A., G. A. O'Connor, P. Lu and S. Brinton. 2002. Influence of Water Treatment Residuals on Phosphorus Solubility and Leaching. J. Environ. Qual. 31:1362-1369.

Evans, B. M., D. W. Lehning, K. J. Corradini, G. W. Petersen, E. Nizeyimana, J. M. Hamlett, P. D. Robillard, and R. L. Day. 2002. A comprehensive GIS-based modeling approach for predicting nutrient loads in watersheds. Journal of Spatial Hydrology 2(2):1-18 (on-line at www.spatialhydrology.com).

Fabrizio, K. A., R. R. Sharma, A. Demirci, and C. N. Cutter. 2002. Comparison of electrolyzed oxidizing water with various antimicrobial interventions to reduce Salmonella species on poultry. J. Poultry Sci. 81:1598-1605.

Farat, A., M. E. Edward, M. H. Cstell, J. A. Hadley, P. N. Walker, and R. Vasilatos-Younken. 2002. A low residue nutritive supplement as an alternative to feed withdrawal in broilers: Efficacy for gastrointestinal tract emptying and maintenance of live weight prior to slaughter. J. Poultry Science 81:1406-1414.

Jun, S. and J. Irudayaraj. 2002. Selective far infrared heating system design and evaluation (Part I). Drying Technology - An International Journal 21(1):51-67.

Jun, S. and J. Irudayaraj. 2002. Selective far infrared heating system applications and analysis (Part II). Drying Technology - An International Journal 21(1):69-82.

Kizil, R., J. Irudayaraj, and K. Seetharaman. 2002. Characterization of irradiated starches by FT-Raman and FTIR spectroscopy. J. Agric. Food Chem. 50(14):3912-8.

Koc, A. B., P. H. Heinemann, G. R. Ziegler, and W. B. Roush. 2002. Fuzzy logic control of whole milk powder processing. Transcations of the ASAE 45(1):153-163.

Paradkar, M., and J. Irudayaraj. 2002. Rapid estimation of caffeine content in soft drinks using FTIR spectroscopy. Food Chemistry 78:261-266.

Paradkar, M. and J. Irudayaraj. 2002. Determination of cholesterol in dairy products by infrared techniques: 1. FT-NIR method. Intl. J. Dairy Technology 55(3):127-132.

Paradkar, M. and J. Irudayaraj. 2002. Determination of cholesterol in dairy products by infrared techniques: 2. FT-NIR method. Intl. J. Dairy Technology 55(3):133-138.

Rajendran, V., and J. Irudayaraj. 2002. Detection of glucose, galactose, and lactose in milk with a microdialysis-coupled flow injection amperometric sensor. J. Dairy Sci. 85:1357-1361.

Ranjan, R., J. Irudayaraj, and J. Mahaffy. 2002. Modeling simultaneous heat and mass transfer using the control volume method. Journal of Numerical Heat Transfer. Part B, 41:1-15.

Rotz, C. A., G. W. Roth, and W. L. Stout. 2002. Economic and environmental implications of small grain production and use on Pennsylvania dairy farms. Applied Eng. Agric. 18(4):417-428.

Rotz, C. A., A. N. Sharpley, W. J. Gburek, L. D. Satter, and M. A. Sanderson. 2002. Production and feeding strategies for phosphorus management on dairy farms. J. Dairy Sci. 85:3142-3153.

Rotz, C. A., M. Wachendorf, A. Herrmann, A. Kornher, and F. Taube. 2002. A modeling approach to management impacts on nitrogen fluxes in specialized dairy farms. Grassland Science in Europe 7:728-729.

Sharma, R. R., A. Demirci, L. R. Beuchat, and W. F. Fett. 2002. Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on inoculated alfalfa seeds with ozonated water and heat treatment. Journal of Food Protection 65:447-451.

Sharma, R. R., A. Demirci, L. R. Beuchat, and W. F. Fett. 2002. Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on inoculated alfalfa seeds with ozonation under pressure. Journal of Food Safety 22:107-119.

Sivakesava, S. and J. Irudayaraj. 2002. Classification of simple and complex sugar adulterants in honey by mid-infrared spectroscopy. Intl. J. Food Sci. and Technology 37:351-360.

Srinivasan, M. W., W. J. Gburek, and J. M. Hamlett. 2002. Dynamics of stormflow generation – A field study in east-central Pennsylvania. Hydrological Processes 16(3):649-665.

Srivastava, P., J. M. Hamlett, P. D. Robillard, and R. L. Day. 2002. Watershed optimization of best management practices using AnnAGNPS and a genetic algorithm. Water Resources Research 38(3):1-14.

Stephens, A. B. and P. N. Walker. 2002. Near infrared spectroscopy as a tool for real-time determination of BOD5 for single-source samples. Transactions of the ASAE 45(2):451-458.

Tumbo, S. D., D. G. Wagner, and P. H. Heinemann. 2002. Hyperspectral-based neural network for predicting chlorophyll status in corn. Transactions of the ASAE 45(3):825-832.

Tumbo, S. D., D. G. Wagner, and P. H. Heinemann. 20002. Hyperspectral characteristics of in-field corn plants under different chlorophyll levels. Transactions of the ASAE 45(3):815-823.

Tumbo, S. D., D. G. Wagner, and Ph. H. Heinemann. 2002. On-the-go sensing of chlorophyll status in corn. Transactions of the ASAE 45(4):1207-1215.

Witmer, R. W. Jr., H. B. Manbeck, J. J. Janowiak, and P. Schram. 2002. Reinforcing Transverse Glulam Deck Panels with Through-Bolted Glulam Stiffener Beams: Theoretical Analysis. Journal of Bridge Engineering (ASCE) 7(6):367-371.

Yang, H. and J. Irudayaraj. 2002. Rapid determination of vitamin C by NIR, MIR and FT-Raman techniques. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 54(9): 1247-1255.

Yi, H., B. Mittal, V. M. Puri, and C. F. Mancino. 2002. Measurement of bulk mechanical properties and modeling the load-response of rootzone sands: Part 3, Effect of organics and moisture content on continuous sand mixtures. Particulate Science and Technology 20(2):125-157.


Proceedings, Non-Refereed Journal Articles and Final Reports to Sponsors

Adair, J. H., V. M. Puri, K. Haris, C. C. and Huang. (Editors). 2002. Proceedings of the 2001 Fine Powder Processing International Conference Proceedings. October 1-3, 2001. Penn State Press. Pp. 384.

Beyer, D.M., R. B. Beelman, P. Heinemann, K. M. Lomax, T. W. Rhodes, J. J. Kremser, and C. Wysocki. 2002. Influence of Forced Air, Compost Moisture and Gypsum on Mushroom Composting, Odors, Yield and Fresh Quality. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Composting and Compost Utilization. May 2002. Columbus, Ohio. pp. 878-891

Bidelspach, D. A. and A. R. Jarrett. 2002. Design and Evaluation of an Electronic Device to Delay the Start of Sediment Basins Dewatering. ASAE Paper No. 02-2232. ASAE, Chicago, IL. 18 pp.

Bidelspach, D. A. and A. R. Jarrett. 2002. Improve Sediment Basin Performance by Delaying the Start of Dewatering. ASAE Paper No. 02-2231. ASAE, Chicago, IL. 15 pp.

Bidelspach, D. A. and A. R. Jarrett. 2002. Delayed dewatering of sediment basins improves water quality. In: Proceedings of the Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Conference, Dover, DE. October 21-23. Pp. 1-10.

Bober, J. A., and A. Demirci. 2002. Implementation of biofilm reactor for nisin fermentation using reduced nitrogen content media with or without pH control. ASAE Paper No. 02-7008. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.

Brandt, R.C., H. A. Elliott, and G. A. O'Connor. 2002. Comparative evaluation of water extractable phosphorus in biosolids and livestock manures. Proc. 16th Annual Residuals and Biosolids Conference. March 3-6, 2002. Austin, TX. 9 p.

Buffington, D. E. 2002. Energy strategies to increase profitability. Mushroom News 50(1): 4-7.

Buffington, D. E. 2002. Increasing profitability of mushroom production. Mushroom School Journal (Russia). 2 pp.

Casey, K. D., E. F. Wheeler, R. S. Gates, H. Xin, P. A. Topper, J. S. Zajaczkowski, Y. Liang, A. J. Heber, and L. D. Jacobson. 2002. Quality assured measurements of livestock building emissions: Part 4. Building Ventilation Rate. Proceedings of Symposium on Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology. San Francisco, CA. Air & Waster Management Association, Pittsburgh, PA. 13 pp.

Cekmecelioglu, D., A. Demirci, and R. E. Graves. 2002. In-vessel food waste composting to inactivate pathogenic microorganisms. ASAE Paper No. NABEC 02-008. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 14 pp.

Demirci, A. 2002. Novel processing technologies for food safety. J. Association of Food and Drug Officials 66(4):43-50.

Demirci, A., L. R. Beuchat, K. H. McWatters, and W. F. Fett. 2002. Decontamination of alfalfa seeds and sprouts by ozonation. (USDA Specific Cooperative Agreement No. 58-1935-0-022). USDA – National Alliance for Food Safety. Final Report. 39 pp.

Demirci, A., J. C. Cotton, A. L. Pometto III, K. R. Harkins, and P. N. Hinz. 2002. Optimization of emulsion liquid extraction system for lactic acid recovery. ASAE Paper No. 02-7002. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 12 pp.

Demirci, A., and R. E. Graves. 2002. Fate of pathogenic microorganisms in farm composting systems. (PDA Contract ME 400474). The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Semi-annual progress report. 11 pp.

Gates, R. S., J. D. Simmons, K. D., Casey, T. J. Greis, H. Xin, E. F. Wheeler, C. L. King, and J. R. Barnett. 2002. Fan Assessment Numeration System (FANS) design and calibration specifications. Paper No. 02-4124. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI . 13 pp.

Gates, R. S., H Xin, and E. F. Wheeler. 2002. Ammonia losses, evaluations and solutions for poultry systems. Proceedings of National Poultry Waste Management Conference, Eds. P.H. Patterson, J.P. Blake and K.D. Roberson. Birmingham, AL. Natl. Poultry Waste Mgmt. Symposium Committee, Auburn University, AL. pp. 78-88.

Garthe, J. W. 2002. Converting waste agricultural plastics to boiler fuel. Proc., 30th National Agricultural Plastics Congress, Am. Soc. for Plasticulture, San Diego, CA., p.309.

Gitau, M. W., W. J. Gburek, and A. R. Jarrett. 2002. Estimating best management practice effects on water quality in the Town Brook Watershed, New York. Proceedings of the Second Federal Interagency Hydrologic Modeling Conference, Las Vegas, NV. July 28-August 1.

Graves, R.E., and T. H. Wilson. 2002. Stray voltage issues on Pennsylvania Dairy Farms. ASAE Paper No. 023118. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 13 pp.

Heinemann, P.H., S. P. Walker, and S. E. Labance. 2002. Modeling mushroom substrate temperature during aerated phase I substrate preparation. ASAE Paper No. 02-037. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 14 pp.

Hindman, D.P., H. B. Manbeck, and J. J. Janowiak. 2002. Test method effects on shear moduli of wood and wood products. ASAE Paper No. 02-4004, ASAE, St. Joseph, Michigan. 7pp.

Hunt, W. F., A. R. Jarrett, and J. T. Smith. 2002. Optimizing Bio-retention Design to Improve Denitrification in Commercial Site Runoff. ASAE Paper No. 02-2233. ASAE, Chicago, IL. 18 pp.

Hunt, W. F., A. R. Jarrett, and J. Smith. 2002. Designing bio-retention areas to increase denitrification. Presented at the North American Surface Water Quality Conference & Exposition, Marco Island, FL. August 12-15.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Forage irrigation. In Proceedings of the 2002 Pennsylvania Grazing and Forage Conference, Grantville, PA. March 6-7.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Estimation of agricultural animal and irrigaton consumptive water use in the Susquehanna River Basin for the Years 1970, 2000 and 2025. Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Harrisburg, PA.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Anchored root wads: Demonstration and design/construction criteria development. PA-DEP Growing Greener Grants for Watershed Protection, Harrisburg, PA.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Development and demonstration of improved sedimentation basin performance. PA-DEP Growing Greener Grants for Watershed Protection, Harrisburg, PA.

Jarrett, A. R. and M. Hamilton. 2002. Estimation of agricultural animal and irrigated-crop consumptive use in the Susquehanna River Basin for the years 1970, 2000, and 2025. Final Completion Report to the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 1721 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA . April 2002, pp. 130.

Jarrett, A. R. 2001. Designing Sedimentation Basins for Better Sediment Capture. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Soil Erosion Research for the 21st Century, edited by J. C. Ascough II and D. C. Flanagan. January 3-5, 2001, Honolulu, Hawaii. p.63-66.


Knight, C.G., B. M. Evans, J. M. Hamlett, D. W. Lehning, M. P. Staneva, J. Carmichael, T. N. Hristov, D. Dimitrov, V. D. Ioncheva, and I. I. Nikolov. 2002. REKA: A Catchment Mangement tool for Improving Water Quality. Prepared for the Regional Conference of the International Geographical Union, Durban, South Africa. August 4-7, 2002. pp. 103-104 in Geographical Renaissance at the Dawn of the Millenium, Abstracts, Durban, IGU.

Krishnamurthy, K., A. Demirci, V. M. Puri, and C. Cutter. 2002. Effect of packaging material on inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms on meat during irradiation. ASAE Paper No. 02-7007. (Also, NABEC Paper Number 02-006 (Quebec City, Canada), June 2002, and Poster number P179 at IA Food Protection meeting, San Diego, CA, June 30-July 2, 2002.) ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. pp 9.

Krishnamurthy, K., A. Demirci, V. M. Puri, and C. N. Cutter. 2002. Effect of packaging materials on pathogen inactivation during meat irradiation. ASAE Paper No. NABEC 02-006. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.

Krishnamurthy, K., A. Demirci, V. M. Puri, and C. N. Cutter. 2002. Effect of packaging materials on inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms on meat during irradiation. ASAE Paper No. 02-7007. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.

Krishnamurthy, K., A. Demirci, V. M. Puri, and C. N. Cutter. 2002. Effect of packaging materials on inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms on meat during irradiation. International Association of Food Protection 89th Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Abstract No. P179.

Lamont, W. J., J. K. Harper, A. R. Jarrett, M. D. Orzolek, R. M. Crassweller, K. Demchak, and G. L. Greaser. 2002. Irrigation for vegetable production; UA 370. Agricultural Alternatives Series. College of Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension, The Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Long, A.H. and E. F. Wheeler. 2002. Humidity ratio difference as an indicator of stale air conditions in layer hen housing. Paper No. 02-4223. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI . 13 pp.

Manbeck, H.B., J. J. Janowiak, and A. Olorunisola. 2002. Cyclic Load testing of Weldable Shear Connectors for Glulam Decks on Bridge Girders. Report No. FHWA-PA-2002-021-97-04(113). Pennsylvania Transportation Institute. Pennsylvania State University. 18 p.

Mazzoni, A. M., A. Demirci, G. R. Ziegler, and R. R. Sharma. 2002. Reduction of Escherichia coli K12 on alfalfa seeds by supercritical carbon dioxide treatment. International Association of Food Protection 89th Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Abstract No. P110.

Miller, B. G., R. S. Wasco, D. Johnson, J. W. Garthe, and W. J. Lamont. August, 2002. Used agricultural plastic mulch as a supplemental boiler fuel, part 1: Streamlined report. Research report to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, Winter Park, FL. 14 pp.

Miller, B. G., R. S. Wasco, D. Johnson, J. W. Garthe, and W. J. Lamont. August, 2002. Used agricultural plastic mulch as a supplemental boiler fuel, part 2: Full scientific report. Research report to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, Winter Park, FL. 35 pp.

Miller, Bruce G., R. W. Wasco, D. Johnson, J. W. Garthe, and W. J. Lamont. 2002. Used agricultural plastic mulch as a supplemental boiler fuel, part 1: Streamlined report. August. Research report to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, Winter Park, FL. 14 pp.

Miller, Bruce G., R. W. Wasco, D. Johnson, J. W. Garthe, and W. J. Lamont. 2002. Used agricultural plastic mulch as a supplemental boiler fuel, part 2: Full scientific report. August. Research report to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, Winter Park, FL. 35 pp.

Mittal, B. and V. M. Puri. 2002. Determination of visco-elastoplastic properties of a powder using cubical triaxial tester. ASAE Paper No. 02-4033. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. pp 11.

Mittal, B. and V. M. Puri. 2002. Quantification and constitutive modeling of visco-elastoplastic properties of ceramic powders using a cubical triaxial tester. SES 2002, 39th Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science Proceedings, October 13-16, 2002. Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Penn State. P 13.3 (Abstract).

Mittal, B., F. Li, V. M. Puri, and K. Ewsuk. 2002. Mechanical behavior of granulated alumina powder with and without pore air entrapment. 2001 Fine Powder Processing International Conference Proceedings Edited by J. H. Adair, V. M. Puri, K. Haris, and C. C. Huang. Published by Penn State Press. Pp 196-206.

Mittal, B., H. Yi, V. M. Puri, A. S. McNitt, and C. F. Mancino. 2002. Effect of shape, size, moisture content and organics on mechanical behavior of golf course sands. 2001 Fine Powder Processing International Conference Proceedings Edited by J. H. Adair, V. M. Puri, K. Haris, and C. C. Huang. Published by Penn State Press. Pp 175-185.

Mittal, B., L. T. Zikatanov, V. M. Puri, and J. Xu. 2002. An efficient, PC-based finite element model for real-time development and analysis of powder compression process. 2001 Fine Powder Processing International Conference Proceedings Edited by J. H. Adair, V. M. Puri, K. Haris, and C. C. Huang. Published by Penn State Press. Pp 186-195.

Mittal, B., L. T. Zikatanov, V. M. Puri, and J. Xu. 2002. Development of a Windows-based 3D FE model for analysis of powder compaction process. ASAE Paper No. 02-3016. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. pp 15.

O'Connor, G. A., H. A. Elliott, P. and Lu. 2002. Characterizing water treatment residuals phosphorus retention. Soil Crop Sci. Soc. Florida Proc. 61: 67-73.

O'Connor, G.A. and H. A. Elliott. 2002. Co-application of biosolids and water treatment residuals. Trans. World Congress Soil Sci., Bangkok, Thailand. August 14-21. 7 p.

O'Connor, G.A., H. A. Elliott, S. R. Brinton, and D. Sarkar. 2001. Plant availability of biosolids-P. American Society of Agronomy, Charlotte, NC. October 21-25. Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1 p.

Powell, T.B., P. H. Heinemann, and A. Demirci. 2002. Electronic nose detection of E. coli on the surface of apples. ASAE Paper No. 02-6096. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 8 pp.

Puri, V. M. and C. F. Mancino. 2002. Importance of particle shape and size on rootzone sands' bulk mechanical behavior. USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online, 1(18):1-9. TGIF Record 83015.

Roeder, R.W. Jr., H. B. Manbeck, and J. J. Janowiak. 2002. Creep behavior of solid-sawn and wood I-joist floors. Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE-2002). Selangor, Malaysia. 7pp.

Roeder, R.W.Jr., H. B. Manbeck, and J. J. Janowiak. 2002. Creep behavior of solid-sawn and wood I-joist floors. ASAE Paper No. 02-4005. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 12pp.

Rotz, C.A., G.W. Roth and K.J. Soder. 2002. How soybeans fit on dairy farms. Hoard’s Dairyman January 10. p. 42.

Rotz, C.A., C.U. Coiner and K.J. Soder. 2002. Economic impact of automatic milking systems on dairy farms. Paper No. 023114, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 11 pp.

Rotz, C.A., G.W. Roth and W.L. Stout. 2002. Economic and environmental implications of small grain production and use on Pennsylvania dairy farms. Paper No. 021069, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 11 pp.

Soder, K. J. and C. A. Rotz. 2002. Economic and environmental impact of utilizing a total mixed ration in Pennsylvania grazing dairy herds. pp. 212-216. Am. Forage and Grassl. Council Proc. Vol. 11, Georgetown, TX.

Rotz, C. A. D. R. Buckmaster, and J. W. Comerford. 2002. An integrated farm system model for evaluating alternatives in crop, dairy, and beef production. In: Proc. of the American Forage and Grassland Conference. American Forage and Grassland Council. Georgetown, TX. pp. 207-211.

Rout, M., K. Seetharaman, and J. I. Irudayaraj. 2002. Application of Raman spectroscopy to study corn tempering. Abstract published in the American Association of Oil Chemists meeting. p. 155.

Rout, M., K. Seetharaman, and J. I. Irudayaraj. 2002. Application of Raman spectroscopy to study the biochemical changes taking place during steeping of corn for wet milling. Abstract published in the American Association of Cereal Chemists Annual Meeting. p.148.

Rout, M., K. Seetharaman, and J. I. Irudayaraj. 2002. Application of FT-Raman spectroscopy to discriminate dry milled fractions of corn dried at different temperatures. Abstract published in the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. p. 137.

Sabeh, N. and E. F. Wheeler. 2002. Temporal and spatial evaluations of environmental conditions within small-scale Agaricus bisporus mushroom production rooms. Paper No. 024115. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI . 17 pp.

Shannon, R. D., C. W. Walker, and O. P. Flite III. 2002. Nitrogen removal in riparian soils of an Appalachian headwater stream. Abstracts of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration Conference, Baltimore, MD. 1 p.

Sharma, R. R., and A. Demirci. 2002. Application of ozone for inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms on alfalfa seeds and sprouts. ASAE Paper No. 02-6018. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 12 pp.

Sharma, R. R., and A. Demirci. 2002. Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on inoculated alfalfa seeds with low hydrostatic ozone pressure. ASAE Paper No. NABEC 02-009. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 9 pp.

Sharma, R. R., A. Demirci, L. R. Beuchat, and W. F. Fett. 2002. Inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 on alfalfa seeds and sprouts by ozonation. International Association of Food Protection 89th Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Abstract No. p 112.

Sword, M. L., and D. R. Buckmaster. 2002. Shredding corn silage for improved effective fiber and less sorting. In: Proc. Of the American Forage and Grassland Conference. American Forage and Grassland Council. Georgetown, TX. pp. 95-99.

Tang, P., V. M. Puri, and P. H. Patterson. 2002. Size segregation analysis using a primary segregation shear cell. 2001 Fine Powder Processing International Conference Proceedings Edited by J. H. Adair, V. M. Puri, K. Haris, and C. C. Huang. Penn State Press. Pp 343-351.

Tang, Pingjun, V. M. Puri, and P. H. Patterson. 2002. Size segregation studies using a primary segregation shear cell. ASAE Paper No. 02-4033. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. pp 20.

Wade, W. N., A. J. Scouten, K. M. McWatters, A. Demirci, W. F. Fett, and L. R. Beuchat. 2002. Minimal effectiveness of ozone in killing Listeria monocytogenes on alfalfa seeds and sprouts, and effects on sensory quality of sprouts. The International Fresh-Cut Produce Association 15th Annual Conference and Exhibition. Los Angeles, CA. Abstract No. 7. Page 3.

Walker, C. W., and R. D. Shannon. 2002. The effect of organic amendments on nutrient removal in constructed wetland soils. Society of Wetland Scientists 23rd Annual Conference, Lake Placid, NY. p. 163.

Walker, S. P., A. Demirci, R. E. Graves, and S. B. Spencer. 2002. Efficacy of electrolyzed oxidizing water to clean milking system materials. ASAE Paper No. NABEC 02-029. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.

Wheeler, E. F. 2002. Overview of strategies to reduce emissions. Proceedings of National Poultry Waste Management Conference, Birmingham, AL. Natl. Poultry Waste Mgmt. Symposium Committee, Auburn University, AL. pp. 99-104.

Wheeler, E. F., R. S. Gates, H. Xin, J. S. Zajaczkowski, P. A. Topper, and K. D. Casey. 2002. Field estimation of ventilation capacity using FANS. ASAE Paper No. 02-4125. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI . 11 pp.

Wheeler, E. F., and J. L. Zajaczkowski. 2002. Horse stall design. Horse Facilities 1. (Revised) College of Agricultural Sciences. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 6 pp.

Wheeler, E. F., and J. L. Zajaczkowski. 2002. Horse stable manure management. Horse Facilities 3. (Revised) College of Agricultural Sciences. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 15 pp.

Wheeler, E. F., and J. L. Zajaczkowski. 2002. Horse stable flooring materials and drainage. Horse Facilities 3. (Revised) College of Agricultural Sciences. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 11 pp.

Wheeler, E. F., and J. L. Zajaczkowski. 2002. Fence planning for horses. Horse Facilities 5. College of Agricultural Sciences. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 12 pp.

Wheeler, E. F., and J. L. Zajaczkowski. 2002. Riding arena footing materials Horse Facilities 6. College of Agricultural Sciences. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 7 pp.

White, J. R., R. D. Shannon, S. D. Bridgham, and J. Keller. 2002. Effects of soil warming and water table manipulation on methane cycling in bog and fen mesocosms. Society of Wetland Scientists 23rd Annual Conference, Lake Placid, NY. p. 167.

Womer, J., H. A. Elliott, and R.C. Brandt. 2002. Determining phosphorus in biosolids using neutral ammonium citrate extraction. Proc. 16th Annual Residuals and Biosolids Conference. Water Environment Federation. March 3-6, 2002. Austin, TX. 30 p.

Xin, H., Y. Liang, R. S. Gates, and E. F. Wheeler. 2002. Measurement of ammonia emissions from laying hen houses. Proceedings of Iowa Egg Industry Symposium. Ames, IA. 6 pp.

Xin, H., A. Tanaka, T. Wang, R. S. Gates, E. F. Wheeler, K. D. Casey, A. J. Heber, J. Ni, and T. Lim. 2002. A portable system for continuous ammonia measurement in the field. Paper No. 02-4168. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI . 16 pp.

Zajaczkowski, J. L. and E. F. Wheeler. 2002. Fire safety in horse stables. Horse Facilities 2. (Revised) College of Agricultural Sciences. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 15 pp.

Books, Chapters of Books, Monographs, and Published Book Reviews

Demirci, A. 2002. Aerobic reactions in fermentation processes. In: The Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Food Engineering. D. R. Heldman, Ed., Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY.


Extension Fact Sheets, Circulars, Bulletins, Plans, Slidesets, Videos

Buckmaster, D. R. 2002. Particle size in dairy rations. In: Recent Developments in ruminant nutrition 4. P.C. Garnsworthy and J. Wiseman, eds. Nottingham University Press. pp. 81-99.

Buckmaster, D. R. 2002. Agriculture. In: MacMillan’s Computer Sciences Encyclopedia. MacMillan Reference 3:3-5.

Garthe, J. W. and R. B. Paranich. 2002. Illegal roadside Dumping. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet. C-24. Penn State, University Park, PA. 4 pp.

Graves, R. E. 2002. A primer on robotic milking systems. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. G-105. Penn State, University Park, PA. 4 pp.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Agricultural water use in the Allegheny/Monongahela/Ohio River Basins. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet F-201. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 1 pp.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Pennsylvania directory of irrigation dealers/manufacturers. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet F-192. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 4 pp.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Sources of water supply. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-195.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Irrigation: Where to start. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-196.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Before you drill a well. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-197.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. On-lot sewage disposal funding program (PENNVEST). Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-198.

Jarrett, A. R. 2002. Pennsylvania directory of irrigation dealers/manufacturers. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-192.

Jarrett, A.R., and R. E. Graves. 2002. Irrigation of liquid manures. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-254. Penn State, University Park, PA. 6 pp.

Jarrett, A.R., and R. E. Graves. 2002. Irrigation of liquid manures with a traveling gun. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-255. Penn State, University Park, PA. 4 pp.

Jarrett, A.R., and R. E. Graves. 2002. Irrigation of liquid manures with center-pivot irrigation systems. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-256. Penn State, University Park, PA. 4 pp.

Jarrett, A.R., and R. E. Graves. 2002. Irrigation of liquid manures with solid set systems. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-257. Penn State, University Park, PA. 2 pp.

Jarrett, A.R., and R. E. Graves. 2002. Consumptive water use restrictions in the Delaware River Basin. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-199. Penn State, University Park, PA.

Jarrett, A.R., and R. E. Graves. 2002. Irrigation Agricultural consumptive water use restrictions in the Susquehanna River Basin. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-200. Penn State, University Park, PA.

Jarrett, A.R., and R. E. Graves. 2002. Agricultural consumptive use in the Allegheny/Monongahela/Ohio River Basins. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-201. Penn State, University Park, PA.

Jarrett, A. R. and R. W. Regan. 2002. On-lot sewage disposal. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-165.

Jarrett, A. R. and R. W. Regan. 2002. Preventing on-lot sewage system malfunctions. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-162.

Jarrett, A. R. and R. W. Regan. 2002. Elevated sand mounds for on-lot wastewater treatment. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-164

Jarrett, A. R. and R. W. Regan. 2002. Individual residential spray irrigation systems (IRSIS). Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet No. F-169.

Swistock, B.R., W. E. Sharpe, and P.D. Robillard. 2002. Managing your well during a drought. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet F-210. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 3 pp.

Swistock, B. R., W. E. Sharpe, and P. D. Robillard. 2002. Removal of arsenic from wells in Pennsylvania. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet F-133. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 4 pp.

Wheeler, E. F. 2002. Selecting Tunnel Ventilation Fans. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet G-103. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA.

Wheeler, E. F., and A. J. Both. 2002. Evaluating greenhouse mechanical ventilation system performance. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet I-42, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 4 pp. [Joint publication with Rutgers University]

Wheeler, E. F., and A. J. Both. 2002. Evaluating greenhouse ventilation fan capacity. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet I-43, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 4 pp. [Joint publication with Rutgers University]

Wheeler, E. F., and A. J. Both. 2002. Inlet evaluation in greenhouse mechanical ventilation systems. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet I-44, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 3 pp. [Joint publication with Rutgers University]


Informational Materials

Bidelspach, D. A., B. T. Vaughan, A. R. Jarrett. 2002. Better management of construction site erosion: Is zero sediment discharge possible? Keeping it on the land. Great Lakes Commission Newsletter 4(4):1, 7.

Buffington, D. E. 2002. Apply for liquid fuels tax refund. Dairy Digest (June). Dept. of Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State, Univ. Park, PA., p. 5.

Buffington, D. E. 2002. Hot June and July of 2002. Dairy Digest (August). Dept. of Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State, Univ. Park, PA., p. 2.

Buffington, D. E. 2002. Motor economics. Dairy Digest (February). Dept. of Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State, Univ. Park, PA., p. 3-4.

Buffington, D. E. 2002. Single-phase or three-phase electrical power for the dairy farm. Dairy Digest (June). Dept. of Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State, Univ. Park, PA., p. 2-3.

Buffington, D. E. 2002. The hot summer of 2002. Dairy Digest (October). Dept. of Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State, Univ. Park, PA., p. 2.

Garthe, J. W. 2002. Used agricultural plastic mulch as a supplemental boiler fuel, an overview of combustion test results for public dissemination. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 7 pp.

Garthe, J. W. 2002. PA CleanWays of Huntingdon County. Informational brochure. Huntingdon, PA. 2 pp.

Garthe, J. W. 2002. Managing used agricultural plastics. Field Day Handout, Central Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers meeting, Pleasant Gap, PA., 2 pp.

Garthe, J. W. 2002. Managing used agricultural plastics. Field Day Handout, Morrison's Cove Vegetable Growers meeting, Martinsburg, PA., 2 pp.

Garthe, J.W. 2002. Dealing with trash. Youth demonstration handout in collaboration with PA CleanWays of Huntingdon County. Huntingdon, PA. 2 pp.

Garthe, J. W. 2002. Commonly recycled household appliances and dealing with trash. Recycling King's Workshop for Kids handout. Northeast Regional Small Farm and Rural Living Expo. 1 pp.

Garthe, J. W., M. L.Hull, and W. K. Moyer. September, 2002. Agricultural and biological engineering directions. Penn State Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering newsletter. 16 pp.

Garthe, J. W. and J. I. Grimm. 2002. Hiring an environmental professional for site assessments. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet, C 30. Penn State Univ., Univ. Park, PA. 4 pp.

Garthe, J. W. and R. B. Paranich. 2002. Illegal roadside dumping. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet, C 24. Penn State Univ., Univ. Park, PA. 4 pp.

Graves, R. E. 2002. Composting facilities and opportunities. In Nutrient and Sediment Control Innovative Technology Forum, Section II. C. February 12, 2002. PA Department of Environmental Protection, 8 pp.

Graves, R. E. 2002. February 18 Deadline to apply for PA CAFO NPDES Permit. Country Folks of Pennsylvania. February 18, 2002. Section B, page 11.

Graves, R. E. 2002. CAFO permitting: know the requirements. Dairy Plus, Lancaster Farming. February 23, 2002. p.20.

Graves, R. E. 2002. The automatic feeling with robotic milking. Dairy Plus, Lancaster Farming. June 15, 2002. p. 47, 48.

Graves, R. E. 2002. The automatic feeling with robotic milking. Country Folks of Pennsylvania. August 5, 2002 Section B, page 15.

Graves. R. E. 2002. Housing for milking robots. Dairy Plus, Lancaster Farming, September 21, 2002. p. 26, 27.

Graves, R. E. 2002. Where is your manure? Dairy Plus, Section E, Lancaster Farming. November 23, 2002. p. 36, 37.

Graves, R. E. 2002. Dairy Digest
CAFO Continues, continues, cont…January 2002. Page 2.
Housing for milking robots. February 2002. Page 4, 5.
Hot weather is coming. March 2002. Page 5.
The automatic feeling with robot milking. April 2002. Page 1.
Where the rubber hits the road. May 2002. Page 2.
Heat stress by the numbers. June 2002. Page 1,2,
Who is in charge of manure? July 2002. Page 3.
Where is your manure? September 2002. Page 2.
Pushing dirt costs money. November 2002. Page 3, 4.
What’s up with robots? December 2002. Page 2.

Murphy, D. J. 2002. Agricultural Safety and Health News. Bimonthly Newsletter. Vol. 14, Issues 1-6.

Puri, V. M. 2002. Characterizing powder flowability. Chemical Processing, January 2002, pp. 39-42.

Puri, V. M. 2002. Powder problems - Improved devices help keep particulates flowing. Resource. March, pp 13-14.


Honors, Masters, and Doctoral Thesis

Bidelspach, David A. 2002. Lag-time effects on the treatment efficiencies of sedimentation basins. M.S. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 196 pp.

Bober, J. 2002. Nisin fermentation by Lactobacillus lactis sbsp lactis in biofilm reactors using plastic composit supports. M.S. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 98 pp.

Cauffman, Glen. 2002. Design and fabrication of a hydraulic variable speed forage shredding harvester and achieving field performance of the prototype machine. Master of Agriculture Paper. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA 60 pp.

Lula Ghebremichael, 2002. Developing and testing a pesticide submodel for incorporation into the AVGWLF model. M. S. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 166 pp.

Hindman, D. P. 2002. Torsional rigidity and lateral stability of structural composite lumber and I-joist members. Ph.D. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 222 pp.

Krishnamurthy, K. 2002. Inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium and E. coli 0157:H7 on packaged meat during irradiation. M.S. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA 111 pp.

Labance, S. E. 2002. Evaluation of the effects of forced aeration during Phase I mushroom substrate preparation. Ph.D. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 143 pp.

Roeder, R. W. Jr. 2002. Creep comparison between engineered wood I-joist and solid-sawn floor systems. M.S. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 249 pp.

Sabeh, N. C. 2002. Air distribution practices in a Agaricus bisporus mushroom production rooms and their effects on mushroom quality. M.S. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 197 pp.

Sharma, R. 2002. Decontamination of alfalfa seeds and sprouts by novel methods. Ph.D. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 184 pp.

Vaughan, Barrett T. 2002. Experimental evaluation and modeling of sedimentation basin performance using skimmer-type dewatering devises. Ph.D. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 319 pp.

Zhang, Min. 2002. Design and evaluation of a corn silage-making system with shredding. Ph.D. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 187 pp.


Posters

Cekmecelioglu, D., A. Demirci, and R. E. Graves. 2002. Optimization of feedstock requirement for in-vessel food waste composting systems. Allegheny Branch American Society of Microbiology Meeting. November 16. Clarion, PA.

Confessor, R.B., R. D. Shannon, and J. M. Hamlett. 2002. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Movement from a Manure and Organic-Waste Composting Site. Eighth Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Research Exhibition, College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, March 20-21, 2002.

Confessor, R.B., R. D. Shannon, and J. M. Hamlett. 2002. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Movement from a Manure and Organic-Waste Composting Site. Seventeenth Annual Graduate Research Exhibit, April 7, 2002. Hetzel Union Building, The Pennsylvania State University.

Demirci, A. 2002. Implementation of biofilm reactor for nisin production using reduced nitrogen media with or without pH control. The Life Sciences Consortium’s Dinner ‘n’ Data. April 10. Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Hilligas, S. L. and A. Demirci. 2002. Inactivation of Clostridium sporogenes in clover honey using pulsed-UV treatment. Allegheny Branch American Society of Microbiology Meeting. November 16. Clarion, PA.

Hilligas, S. and A. Demirci. 2002. Inactivation of Clostridium sporogenes in clover honey by pulsed-UV-light treatment. The 11th Annual Schreyer Honors College Undergraduate Exhibition. April 4. Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Hilligas, S. and A. Demirci. 2002. Inactivation of Clostridium sporogenes in clover honey by pulsed-UV-light treatment. The 8th Annual College of Agricultural Sciences-Gamma Sigma Delta Undergraduate and Graduate Research Exhibition. March 20. Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Krishnamurthy, K., A. Demirci, and J. Irudayaraj. 2002. Inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus by pulsed UV-light sterilization. Allegheny Branch American Society of Microbiology Meeting. November 16. Clarion, PA.
Krishnamurthy, K., A. Demirci, V. M. Puri, and C. N. Cutter. 2002. Effect of packaging materials on pathogen inactivation during meat irradiation. The 17th Annual Graduate Exhibition. April 7. Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Krishnamurthy, K., A. Demirci, V. M. Puri, and C. N. Cutter. 2002. Effect of packaging materials on pathogen inactivation during meat irradiation. The 8th Annual College of Agricultural Sciences-Gamma Sigma Delta Undergraduate and Graduate Research Exhibition. March 20. Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Pongtharangkul, T. and A. Demirci. 2002. Evaluation of agar well diffusion assay for nisin quantification. Allegheny Branch American Society of Microbiology Meeting. November 16. Clarion, PA.

Sharma, R. R. and A. Demirci. 2002. Inactivation of E. coli 0157:H7 inoculated alfalfa seeds with ozone under low hydrostatic pressure. The 17th Annual Graduate Exhibition. April 7. Penn State University, University Park, PA.

Veale, E. L., J. Irudayaraj, and A. Demirci. 2002. A process control approach to optimize ethanol fermentation using FTIR spectroscopy. Allegheny Branch American Society of Microbiology Meeting. November 16. Clarion, PA.

Walker, S. P., R. E. Graves, S. Spencer, and A. Demirci. 2002. Response surface modeling for cleaning and disinfecting materials used in milking systems. Allegheny Branch American Society of Microbiology Meeting. November 16. Clarion, PA.

Waswa, J. W., C. Debroy, J. Irudayaraj, and A. Demirci. 2002. Surface plasmon resonance based biosensor assays for detection of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in food samples. Allegheny Branch American Society of Microbiology Meeting. November 16. Clarion, PA.