2006 Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Bechara, M. A., P. H. Heinemann, P. N. Walker, and C. P. Romaine. 2006. Non-composted Grain-based Substrates for Mushroom Production (Agaricus bisporus). Trans. ASABE. 49(3):819-824.

Bechara, M. A., P. H. Heinemann, P. N. Walker, and C. P. Romaine. 2006. Agaricus bisporus mushroom cultivation in hydroponics systems. Trans. ASABE. 49(3): 825-832.

Burow, J. R., H. B. Manbeck, and J. J. Janowiak. 2006. Lateral stability of composite wood I-joists under concentrated-load bending. Transactions of ASABE 49(6):1867-1880.

Corson, M. S., R. H. Skinner, and C. A. Rotz. 2006. Modification of the SPUR rangeland model to simulate species composition and pasture productivity in humid temperate regions. Agricultural Systems 87:169-191.

Elliott, H. A., R. C. Brandt, P. J. A. Kleinman, A. N. Sharpley, and D. B. Beegle. 2006. Estimating source coefficients for phosphorus site indices.  J. Environ. Qual. 35: 2195-2201.

Gay, S. W., E. F. Wheeler, J. L. Zajaczkowski, and P. A. Topper. 2006. Ammonia emissions from U.S. tom turkey grow out and brooder houses under cold weather mechanical ventilation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 22(1):127-134.

Gitau, M. W., W. J. Gburek, and A. R. Jarrett. 2006. Watershed-Level BMP Selection and Placement in the Town Brook Watershed, NY. Journal American Water Resources Association 42(6):1565-1581

Hindman, D. P., J. J. Janowiak, and H. B. Manbeck. 2006. Comparison of ASTM D 198 and five-point bending for elastic constant ratio determination. Forest Products Journal 56(7/8):85-90.

Hunt, W. F., A. R. Jarrett, J. T. Smith, and L. J. Sharkey. 2006. Evaluating Bioretention Hydrology and Nutrient Removal at Three Field Sites in North Carolina. ASCE Journal of Irrigation and Drainage 132(6)600:-608.

Jun, Soojin, and V. M. Puri. 2006. A 2D dynamic model for fouling performance of plate heat exchangers.  J Food Engineering, 75: 365-374.

Jun, Soojin, and V. M. Puri. 2006. Potential milk fouling area in plate heat exchangers.  Food Engineering Progress, 10(1): 6-13.

Kleinman, P. J. A., A. N. Sharpley, A. M. Wolf, D. B. Beegle, H. A. Elliott,
J. L. Weld, and R. C. Brandt. 2006. Developing an environmental manure test for the phosphorus index. Comm. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 37:2137-2155.

Labance, S. E., P. H. Heinemann, R. E. Graves, and D. M. Beyer. 2006. Evaluation of the Effects of Forced Aeration During Phase I Mushroom Substrate Preparation. Part 1:Model Development Trans. ASABE. 49(1): 167-174.

Labance, S. E., P. H. Heinemann, R. E. Graves, and D. M. Beyer. 2006. Evaluation of the Effects of Forced Aeration During Phase I Mushroom Substrate Preparation. Part 2: Measurements and Model Results. Trans. ASABE. 49(1): 175-182.

Liu, S. and V. M. Puri. 2006. Spatial moisture content distribution during ripening of Camembert cheese.  Transactions of the ASAE, 50(2): 567-571.

Mathieu, J., R. Linker, L. Levine, L. Albright, A. J. Both, A. J., Spanswick, R., Wheeler, R., Wheeler, E, deVilliers, D., Langhans, R. 2006.Evaluation of the Nicolet Model for Simulation of Short-term Hydroponic Lettuce Growth and Nitrate Uptake. Biosystems Engineering 95(3):323-337.  (Participation level: Co-author and graduate faculty co-advisor to principal author).

McAndrews, G. M., M. Liebman, C. A. Cambardella, and T. L. Richard. 2006. Residual effects of composted and fresh solid swine (Sus scrofa L.) manure on soybean [Glycine max (L.] Merr.] growth and yield.  Agronomy Journal 98 (4): 873-882.

Mittal, B., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Rate Dependent Elasto-Viscoplastic Constitutive Model for industrial Powders – Part II: Model Evaluation.  Particulate Science and Technology, 24(1): 39-58.

Murphy D. 2006. Pondering mining and agricultural safety. J. of Agricultural Safety and Health, 12(2): 99-100.

Okull, D., A. Demirci, D. Rosenberger, and L. LaBorde. 2006. Susceptibility of Penicillium expansum spores to sodium hypochlorite, electrolyzed oxidizing water,
and chlorine dioxide solutions modified with nonionic surfactants.  Journal of Food Protection. 69(8):1944-1948.

Ozer, N. P., and A. Demirci. 2006. Efficacy of pulsed UV-light treatment for decontamination of salmon fish. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 41 (4): 354-360.

Pongtharangkul, T., and A. Demirci. 2006. Evaluation of culture medium for nisin production in repeated-batch biofilm reactor. Biotechnology Progress. 22 (1): 217-224.
Pongtharangkul, T., and A. Demirci. 2006. Effects on pH profiles on nisin production in biofilm reactor. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 71(6): 804-811.

Pongtharangkul, T., and A. Demirci. 2006. Effects of fed-batch fermentation and pH profiles on nisin production in suspended-cell and biofilm reactors. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 73(1): 73-79.

Ren, H., T. L. Richard, Z. Chen, M. Kuo, Y. Bian, K. J. Moore, and P. Patrick. 2006. Ensiling Corn Stover: Effect of Feedstock Preservation on Particleboard Performance. Biotechnology Progress 22(1):78-85.

Richard, T. L., L. P. Walker, and J. M. Gossett. 2006. Effects of oxygen on aerobic solid-state biodegradation kinetics.  Biotechnology Progress 22(1):60-69

Richard, T. L. and L. P. Walker. 2006. Modeling the temperature kinetics of aerobic solid-state biodegradation.  Biotechnology Progress 22(1):70-77.

Robertson, S. M., J. D. Murphy, and L. A. Davis 2006. Social and emotional impacts of farmwork injuries: an exploratory study. Journal of Rural Health, 22(1): 26-35.

Rotz, C. A., and J. Oenema. 2006. Predicting management effects on ammonia emissions from dairy and beef farms. Trans. ASAE 49(4):1139-1149.

Rotz, C. A., J. Oenema, and H. van Keulen. 2006. Whole farm management to reduce nitrogen losses from dairy farms: a simulation study. Applied Eng. Agric. 22(5):773-784.

Sabeh, N. C., E. F. Wheeler, P. H. Heinemann, and D. M. Beyer. 2006. Environmental conditions within small-scale Agaricus bisporus mushroom production rooms. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 22(6):907-917.

Sadaka, S. S., T. L. Richard, T. D. Loecke, and M. Liebman. 2006. Determination of compost respiration rates using pressure sensors. Compost Science and Utilization
14 (2): 124-131.

Sanderson, M. A., M. S. Corson, C. A. Rotz, and K. J. Soder. 2006. Economic analysis
of forage mixture productivity in pastures grazed by dairy cattle.  Forage and Grazinglands. doi:10.1094/FG-2006-0929-01-RS.

Subramanian, S. * and J. M. Catchmark, "Molecular ruler lithography with sacrificial multilayer host structure patterned using electron beam lithography", Journal of Microlithography, Microfabrication and Microsystems, Volume 5, Issue 4, 049701, 2006.

Strobl, R. O., P. D. Robillard, R. D. Shannon, R. L. Day, and A. J. McDonnell. 2006.
A water quality monitoring network design methodology for the selection of critical sampling points: Part I.  Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 112:137-158.

Strobl, R. O., P. D. Robillard, R. L. Day, R. D. Shannon, and A. J. McDonnell. 2006.
A water quality monitoring network design methodology for the selection of critical sampling points: Part II.  Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 122: 319-334.

Tang, P., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Impact of feed segregation on the commercial hen and egg quality. J of Applied Poultry Research, 15: 564-573.

Walker, C. W., and R. D. Shannon. 2006. Nitrate and phosphate removal effects of compost amendments in wetland mesocosms.  Trans. of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 49(6): 1773-1778.

Wheeler, E. F., K. D. Casey, R. S. Gates, H. Xin, J. L. Zajaczkowski, P. A. Topper,
Y. Liang, and A. J. Pescatore. 2006. Ammonia emissions from twelve USA broiler chicken houses. Transactions of ASABE 49(5):1495-1512.

Wheeler, E. F., N. K. Diehl, J. L. Zajaczkowski, and D. Brown. 2006. Particulate matter characterization in equestrian riding arenas. Transactions of ASABE 49(5):1529-1538.
(Participation level: Principal author and research collaborator).

Xie, X., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Uniformity of powder deposition in dies using feed shoe – A review.  Particulate Science and Technology, 24(4): 411-426.

Young, R. E. 2006. Comparisons of “bio”-type engineering undergraduate curricula from agricultural, medical, and chemical origins.  International Journal of Engineering Education 22(1):14-22.

Young, R. E. 2006. The “Bio-type engineering name game.  International Journal of Engineering Education 22(1):23-27.

Zimmerman, A. P., R. G. Johnson, T. S. Hoover, J. W. Hilton, P. H. Heinemann, and D. R. Buckmaster. 2006. Comparison of personality types and learning styles of engineering students, agricultural systems management students, and faculty in an agricultural and biological engineering department.  Trans. of the ASABE. 49 (1):
311-317.

 

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

Ahn, H. K., T. J. Sauer, T. L. Richard, and T. D. Glanville. 2006. Determination of thermal properties of compost bulking materials by using various methods.  ASABE Paper No. 064065.  ASABE, St. Joseph, MI.

Assis, A. G., M. Corson, D. S. C. Paciullo, F. C. F. Lopes, and C. A. Rotz, 2006. Validation of a sub-model of forage growth of the Integrated Farm System
Model – IFSM. In: Proc. 43rd Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of
Animal Science, João Pessoa – PB, July 24-27, 2006. CD-ROM.
Bechara, M. A., P. H. Heinemann, P. N. Walker, C. P. Romaine, and V. L. Wilkinson. 2006. Evaluating non-composted grain substrates for the production of Agaricus bisporus and Agaricus blazei mushrooms.  ASABE Paper No.  06-7089. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 14 pp.

Bialka, K. L., and A. Demirci. 2006. Decontamination of small fruits by using pulsed UV-light processing. ASABE Paper No. NABEC 06-013. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.

Bialka, K. L., and A. Demirci. 2006. The use of aqueous ozone for the decontamination of small fruits. ASABE Paper No. 06-6021. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.

Blanes, V., P. Topper, E. F. Wheeler. 2006. Development and validation of a static flux chamber for measuring ammonia emission from dairy cow manure. In Proceedings World Congress: Agricultural Engineering for a Better World. Bonn, Germany. Abstract pp 431-432; Full paper 8 pp on CD

Brown, N. R. and J. M. Catchmark, “Alignment of Bacterial Cellulosics”, 2006 International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, Atlanta, GA, April 26-28, 2006. (e-publication on CD-ROM).

Brown, N. R. and J. M. Catchmark, “Engineering Nanotechnology for Cellulosic Materials”, 2006 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.  Toronto, Canada.  July 12-14, 2006.

Casey, K. D., R. S. Gates, A. Singh, A. J. Pescatore, E. F. Wheeler, H. Xin, and
Y. Liang. 2006. Managing litter to reduce ammonia emissions from broiler chicken houses in the U.S.A. In Proceedings of Poultry Information Exchange 2006. Gold Coast, Australia.: PIX Association Inc.

Catchmark, J. M., “Self assembly and organization of nanofibers using biological molecular motors”, 2006 International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, Atlanta, GA, April 26-28, 2006. (e-publication on CD-ROM).

Catchmark, J. M. and J. Todd, “The Role of Forest Resources in Providing Green, Renewable materials and Energy – Nanotechnology in the Forest Products Industry”, International Forum on Green Chemical Science and Engineering and Process Systems Engineering, 2006, Binhai New Area, Tianjin, P. R. China, October 8-10, 2006.

Catchmark, J. M. “Nanotechnology for wood and wood composites”, Armstrong meeting, Penn State, University Park, PA, December 2006.

Catchmark, J. M. Catchmark, “Nanotechnology for composites and polysaccharide fiber disassembly”, Rohm and Haas presentation, Penn State, University Park, PA, November, 2006.

Catchmark, J. M. “Nanoengineered Cellulosic Materials”, Invited seminar, School of Forest Resources, Penn State, University Park, PA. November, 2006.

Catchmark, J. M. “Engineering Nanotechnology and Cellulosic Materials”, Invited seminar, Crossover 2006, Penn State, University Park, PA. October, 2006.

Catchmark, J. M. “Self assembly and organization of nanofibers using biological molecular motors”, Engineering Science and Mechanics Seminar Series, Penn State, University Park, PA. September, 2006.

Catchmark, J. M. “Nanotechnology Research and Education for Forest Resources”, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, July 2006.

Catchmark, J. M. “Nanofabrication and Plasmonic Device Fabrication Process Development”, NIH Site Visit, Review of a proposed Center for Plasmonics in Biology and Medicine, Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, June 2006.

Cruz,* M. A., V. Verma*, N. R. Brown, and J. M. Catchmark, “Alignment of Bacterial Cellulose”, 2006 Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) National Conference, Sponsored by the Committee for Institutional Collaboration (CIC).
July 21-23, 2006.  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. IL.

Cruz*, M. A., V. Verma*, N. R. Brown, and J. M. Catchmark. “Alignment of Cellulose Fibers Using Electric Fields”, 2006 Annual Research Experience for Undergraduates Symposium, Penn State, University Park, PA., August 3, 2006.

Demirci, A. 2006. Decontamination of blueberry by ozone and pulsed UV-light. U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. 12 pp.

Garthe, J. W., and B. G. Miller. Burning high-grade, clean fuel made from low-grade used agricultural plastics. 21st International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. Widener Univ., Philadelphia, PA. March 26-29, 2006. pp.802-809.

Garthe, J. W., B. G. Miller, W. J. Lamont, and M. D. Orzolek. 2006. Air emissions from fuel made of used agricultural plastics. Proceedings, American Society for Plasticulture 33rd National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Antonio, TX. November 2-5, 2006.
7 pp.

Garthe, J. W. Clean combustion of plastic wastes to heat agricultural structures. Proceedings, 2006 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention. Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. Hershey, PA. Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2006. pp. 40-41.

Garthe, J. W. Producing high-grade, clean fuel from low-grade agricultural plastics. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture final report for contract ME 444198.
September 8, 2006. 7 pp.

Ghebremichael, L.T., P. E. Cerosaletti, W. J. Gburek, T. L. Veith, C. A. Rotz , and  J. M. Hamlett. 2006. System-level Best Management Practice Effects for Phosphorus Control and Sustainability on Dairy Farms - Cannonsville Reservoir Watershed, NY.  Abstract and Poster presented at 2006 ARS CEAP Annual Meeting, Ames, IA,
May 3-5, 2006.

Ghebremichael, L. T., W. J. Gburek, P. E. Cerosaletti, C. A. Rotz, J. M. Hamlett, and
T. L. Veith. 2006. Economic and Phosphorus-Related Environmental Impacts of Precision Feeding and Forage Management on Cannonsville Dairy Farms.  In Compendium of Abstracts, p. 17,  2006 New York City Watershed Science and Technical Conference, September 20-21, 2006. 

Ghebremichael, L. T., W. J. Gburek, T. Veith, and J. M. Hamlett. 2006. Economic and Phosphorus-Related Effects of Precision Feeding and Forage Management on a Dairy Farm: Cannonsville Reservoir Watershed, NY.  In Managing Agricultural Landscapes for Environmental Quality, pp. 55-56, Soil and Water Conservation Society, October 11-13, 2006, Kansas City, Missouri.

Ghebremichael, L. T., W. J. Gburek, T. L. Veith, C. A. Rotz, J. M. Hamlett, and
P. E. Cerosaletti. 2006. Assessment of economic and phosphorus-related impacts of precision feeding and forage management at farm scale. ASABE Microfiche No. 06-1086. ASABE, St. Joseph, MI.   10 pp

Gill, J. S., A. K. Jha, and V. M. Puri. 2006. Distribution of fines during percolation segregation under varying particle bed depths. Abstract. Proceedings of The 43rd Annual technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science, August 13-16, 2006, State College, PA. 270 pp.

Glanville, T. D., T. L. Richard, J. D. Harmon, D. L. Reynolds, H. K. Ahn, and S. Akinc. 2006. Composting livestock mortalities: assessing the feasibility.  BioCycle 47 (11):
42-48.

Glanville, T. D., T. L. Richard, J. D. Harmon, D. L. Reynolds, H. K. Ahn, and S. Akinc. 2006. Environmental Impacts and Biosecurity of Composting for Emergency Disposal of Livestock Mortalities.  Final Report for Contract #03-7141-08.  Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources,
Des Moines, IA.

Glanville, T. D., H. K. Ahn, T. L. Richard, J. D. Harmon, D. L. Reynolds, and S. Akinc. 2006. Environmental Impacts of Emergency Livestock Mortality Composting – Leachate Release and Soil Contamination ASABE Paper No. 064049,  ASABE, St. Joseph, MI.

Hamlett, J. M., L. Fennessey, M. Ralston, and G. Zhang.  2006. Hydrologic response of an urbanizing watershed in karst geology.  ASABE Microfiche No. 06-2065. ASABE,
St. Joseph, MI.

Hinrichs, C., A. Meyer and T. L. Richard. 2006. Fuelish Dreams Producing Sustainable Energy Feedstocks from Agriculture. Presented at annual meeting of the Rural Sociological Society. Louisville, Kentucky, August 10-13, 2006.

Jarrett, A. R., W. F. Hunt, and R. D. Berghage.  2006. Annual and Individual-Storm Green Roof Stormwater Response Models. ASABE Paper No. 06-2310. Portland, OR, July 9-12, 2006. 15 pp.

Jarrett, A. R., and W. F. Hunt. 2006. BioRetention (BioInfiltration) Cells. Proceedings of the Mid-Atlantic Regional meeting of IECA, October 26 to 28, 2006, Norfolk, VA. 10 pp.

Jarrett, A. R. and W. F. Hunt. 2006. Annual and Individual-Storm Green Roof Stormwater Response Models. Proceedings of the Mid-Atlantic Regional meeting of IECA, October 26 to 28, 2006, Norfolk, VA. 9 pp.

Jha, A. K., H. Yi, and V. M. Puri. 2006. Segregation in and Flowability of Blended Fertilizers. ASABE Paper Number 064004. ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. 14 pp.

Jha, A. K., H. Yi, and V. M. Puri. 2006. Correlation of flowability and percolation segregation in blended fertilizers under varying relative humidity conditions. Abstract. Proceedings of The 43rd Annual technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science, August 13-16, 2006, State College, PA. 266 pp.

Jiang, Xiaoning, J. R. Yuan, A. Cheng, G. Lavallee, P. Rehrig, K. Snook, S. Kwon,
W. Hackenberger, J. Catchmark, J. McIntosh and X. Geng, “Micromachined PMN-PT Single Crystal for Advanced Transducers”, Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems Workshop, 384 Hilton Head Island, SC, June 4-8, 2006.

Krishnamurthy, K., A. Demirci, S. J. Jun, and J. Irudayaraj. 2006. Staphylococcus aureus inactivation using pulsed UV-light for continuous milk treatment. ASABE Paper No. NABEC 06-P019. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI.
12 pp.

Lawrence, M. J., J. W. Garthe, and D. R. Buckmaster. A new look at making plastic-derived fuel – the Plastofuel™ 500. Proceedings, American Society for Plasticulture 33rd National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Antonio, TX. November 2-5, 2006.
7 pp.

Li, C., P. H. Heinemann, and P. Reed. 2006. Evolutionary strategy (ES) to Optimize Electronic Nose Sensor Selection.  Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4th World Congress, Proceedings of the International Conference. pp. 321-328. 24-26 July, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. Eds F. Zazueta, J. Kin, S. Ninomiya and
G. Schiefer. St. Joseph, MI: ASAE Pub #701P0606

Li, C., P. H. Heinemann, and P. Reed. 2006. Genetic Algorithms (GAs) and CMA Evolutionary Strategy to Optimize Electronic Nose Sensor Selection. ASABE Paper No. 06-6120, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 16 pp.

Malinska, K. A., and T. L. Richard. 2006. The effect of moisture content, bulking agent ratio and compaction on permeability and air-filled porosity in composting matrices.
pp 181 – 190 in: ORBIT 2006: Biological Waste Management - From Local to Global.  Proceedings of the International Conference ORBIT 2006.  E. Kraft, W. Bidlingmaier,
M. de Bertoldi, L. F. Diaz, and J. Barth (Eds.). ORBIT e.V., Weimar, Germany.

Malinska, K. A., and T. L. Richard. 2006. The impact of physical properties and compaction on biodegration kinetics during composting.  pp 125 – 132 in: ORBIT 2006: Biological Waste Management - From Local to Global.  Proceedings of the International Conference ORBIT 2006.  E. Kraft, W. Bidlingmaier, M. de Bertoldi, L. F. Diaz, and
J. Barth (Eds.). ORBIT e.V., Weimar, Germany.

Miserendino, T. J., and A. Demirci. 2006. Nisin production by immobilized cell culture during batch and fed-batch fermentations with various ph profiles. ASABE Paper No. 06-7101. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI. 14 pp.

Murphy D. J. and H. W. Hilton 2006. Demonstrating ATV Safety. Program Presentation, Annual Conference of the National Institute for Farm Safety, Inc., Sheboygan, WI. 30 min.

Murphy, D. J., S. M. Robertson, and L. A. Davis 2006. Exploring the Social and Emotional Impacts of Farm Work Injuries. 8th World Conference On Injury Prevention And Safety Promotion, Abstract No. 0827. Durban, South Africa.

Murphy, D. J., J. W. Hilton, A. M. Yoder and W. R. Harshman 2006. National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program. 8th World Conference On Injury Prevention And Safety Promotion, Abstract No. 0828. Durban, South Africa.

Murphy, D. J. and B. Rein 2006. Setting Priorities for National Land Grant Research and Extension for Agricultural Safety and Health. 8th World Conference On Injury Prevention And Safety Promotion, Abstract No. 0829. Durban, South Africa.

Ozden, H. O., H. Nasir, S. Jun, B. Na, and V. M. Puri. 2006. Bench Scale Heat Exchanger Fouling: Coated Surfaces. ASABE Paper Number 066131. ASABE,
St. Joseph, MI. 12 pp.

Pongtharangkul, T., and A. Demirci. 2006. Recovery of nisin during fermentation in biofilm reactor. ASABE Paper No. 06-7102. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.

Pongtharangkul, T., and A. Demirci. 2006. Recovery of nisin during fermentation in biofilm reactor. ASABE Paper No. NABEC 06-P020. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI. 9 pp.
Puri, V. M. 2006. Powder Mechanics Principles Applied to Compaction Process. Fifth Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids Conference, August 28-31, 2006, Sorrento, Italy. Paper Number B7. (Keynote address), pp 1-10.

Rezaei, F., and A. R. Jarrett. 2006. Green Roof Evapotranspiration: Measurement and Prediction. CERS Conference, University Park, PA. 2 pp.

Rotz, C. A., and T. L. Veith. 2006. Managing the farm for economic and environmental sustainability. In Proc. The John M. Airy Symposium: Visions for Animal Agriculture and the Environment. January 5-6, Kansas City, MO, Dept. Animal Sci., Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA

Rotz, C. A., 2006. Implications of forage management on farm profitability and the environment. p. 8-17. In Silage for Dairy Farms: Growing, Harvesting, Storing and Feeding. Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service. PO Box 4557,
Ithaca, NY.

Rotz, C. A., 2006. Process-based modeling of gaseous emissions from dairy farms.
pp. 3-5. In Western Dairy Air Quality Symposium. Western States Dairy Producers Trade Assoc., Modesto, CA.

Roudsari, S. S., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Uniformity Evaluation of Different Filling Methods for Deposition of Powders in Containers. ASABE Paper Number 064004. ASABE,
St. Joseph, MI. 20 pp.

Roudsari, S. S., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Evaluation of different powder deposition methods in dies. Abstract. Proceedings of The 43rd Annual technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science, August 13-16, 2006, State College, PA.
268 pp.

Subramanian,*S. and J. M. Catchmark, “Molecular Ruler Lithography Processes and their Application to sub 50nm MOS Devices”, ACS, Polymers For Enabling Nanoscale Patterning division, March 2006.

Subramanian, S. and J. M. Catchmark, “Application of SAMs for control of fluid flow; Application of AFM cantilever for force measurement; Possible mechanism of double ring formation around 20 μm diameter dots”, MRSEC Seminar Series, June 27, 2006.

Sommer III, H. J., C. I. Nichol and J. D. Murphy 2006. MEMS Sensors to Prevent Side and Rear Overturn of Agricultural Tractors. ASABE Paper No. 061153. Proceedings of the 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting. Portland, OR. ASABE. St. Joseph, MI. 10 pp.

Tang, P., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Segregation Model for Percolation Mechanism. Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology, April 23-27, 2006, Orlando, FL. Paper Number 205b, pp 1-12.
Tang, P., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Percolation Segregation model for Similar and Differing Constituents. Fifth Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids Conference,
August 28-31, 2006, Sorrento, Italy. Paper Number B4.1, pp 1-6.

Weaver, L. J. , A. R. Tascone, S. Neuman, J. Q. Grim, N. Linn, M. P. Walen,
J. P. Badalamenti, L. Weiss, A. Ricketts, S. P. Walker, R. Balasubramanian,
W. Hancock, P. Cirino, M. Tien, D. Farber, P. Weiss, B. Nixon, J. Regan, V.Narayanan, and T. Richard. 2006. Bacterial signal detection and transfer via induced motility.  Proceedings of the Institute of Biological Engineering M.Eiteman (ed). IBE Publications, Athens, GA.

Wheeler, E. F., P. A. Topper, G. A. Varga, N. Brown, R. E. Graves, V. Ishler,
A. J. Heinrichs, V. Blanes-Vidal, and T. L. Richard. 2006. Ammonia emission monitoring from dairy housing using flux chamber methods. In: Proceedings AgEng 2006 World Congress. Bonn, Germany. 6 pp.on CD.

Wheeler, E. F., G. A. Varga, P. A. Topper, N. Brown, R. E. Graves, V. Ishler,
A. J. Heinrichs, T. L. Richard, G. Zanton, and M. L. Moody. 2006. Instrumentation development for monitoring ammonia emissions during nutritional trials in dairy freestall housing and under laboratory conditions.  Presented at the: Workshop on Agricultural Air Quality: State of The Science.  June 5-8, 2006.  Potomac, MD.

Wheeler, E. F., P. A. Topper, Y. G. A. Varga, N. Brown, R. E Graves. V. Ishler,
A. J. Heinrichs, and V Blanes Vidal. 2006. Ammonia emission monitoring using flux chamber methods. In Proceedings World Congress: Agricultural Engineering for a Better World. Bonn, Germany. Abstract pp 439-440; Full paper 8 pp on CD.

Xie, X., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Modeling of Simultaneous Deposition of Powder in Three Parallel-Oriented Cylindrical Dies. Fifth World Congress on Particle Technology,
April 23-27, 2006, Orlando, FL. Paper Number 233d, pp 1-11.

Xie, X., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Simultaneous Powder Deposition in three parallel-oriented cylindrical dies. Fifth Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids Conference,
August 28-31, 2006, Sorrento, Italy. Paper Number PS2.04, pp 1-6.

Xie, X., and V. M. Puri. 2006. Modeling simultaneous deposition of powder in dies. Abstract. Proceedings of The 43rd Annual technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science, August 13-16, 2006, State College, PA. 269 pp.

Yi, H., A. Pandeya, and V. M. Puri. 2006. Fundamental mechanical properties of powder mixtures using cubical triaxial tester. Abstract. Proceedings of The 43rd Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science, August 13-16, 2006,
State College, PA.  264 pp.

Zhang, G., and J. M. Hamlett. 2006. Precipitation Runoff Report for the Fox Hollow Watershed, State College, PA, Water Years 2004-2005. Report to Office of Physical Plant, Engineering Services.  Penn State, University Park, PA.

Zhang, G., and J. M. Hamlett. 2006. Development of the SWMM model for the Fox Hollow Watershed, Centre County, PA.  Report to Office of Physical Plant, Engineering Services.  Penn State, University Park, PA.

Zhao, J., H. B. Manbeck, and D. J. Murphy. 2006. H2S emission rates and CFD modeling of H2S decay in manure storages during forced ventilation. Proceedings of the 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 065023. Portland, OR. July 9-12. (354 pp.)

 

Final Report to Sponsor

O’Connor, G. A., and H. A. Elliott. 2006. The agronomic and environmental availability of biosolids phosphorus. Final report to Water Environment Research Foundation. Alexandria, VA.

 

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

Belkin, L.A., and E. F. Wheeler.  Reconstruction of the Megiddo Stables. Chapter 38. In: Finkelstein, I., Ussishkin, D. and Halpern, B., eds. Megiddo IV: The 1998-2002 Seasons. Monograph Series of the Institute of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University No. 24. Tel Aviv, Israel. pp. 664-685.

Hunt, W. F., and A. R. Jarrett. 2006. Evaluating Bioretention Areas from Two Field Sires in North Carolina (Chapter 8). In BMP Technology in Urban Watersheds – Current and Future Directions. R. Field et al. editors. Am. Soc. Of Civil Engr. pp. 209-218.

Pometto III, A. L. and A. Demirci. 2006. Technologies used for microbial production of food ingredients. Food Functional Foods and Biotechnology. K. Shetty, G. Paliyath,
A. Pometto, and R.E. Levin, Eds. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL.

Wheeler E. F. 2006. Horse Stable and Riding Arena Design. Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA and Oxford, UK. 308 pp.

 

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

Buffington, D. E. 2006. Energy Selector – A decision-aide for enabling consumers to make an “apples-to-apples” comparison of energy alternatives. #UB042, College of Ag Sciences, Penn State, University Park, PA.

Buffington, D. E. 2006. Biodiesel: A renewable, domestic energy resource. Ag and Bio. Engr. Fact Sheet No. H-79. (major revision)

Jarrett, A. R. 2006. Use of Dyes and Tracers to Confirm Septic System Failures. Ag. Engr. Fact Sheet No. F-167.

Jarrett, A. R. 2006. Biomats. Ag. Engr. Fact Sheet No. F-159.

Murphy, D. J., and C. Kassab. 2006. Pennsylvania Farm Fatalities During 200-2004. College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University.  16 pp.

Murphy, D. J., and W. C. Harshman 2006. Skid-Steer Safety for Farm and Landscape. Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet E 47.
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.  4 pp.

Wheeler, E. F. and J. L. Zajaczkowski. 2006. Riding arena footing material selection and management. Horse Facilities 6. College of Agricultural Sciences,
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA.  8 pp.

Wheeler, E. F. 2006 (updated annually).  Horse facility resources.  Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet G-106, The Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, PA.  2 pp.

Wheeler, E. F. and J. L. Zajaczkowski. 2006. Riding arena footing material selection and management. Horse Facilities 6. College of Agricultural Sciences,
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA.  8 pp

Wheeler, E. F. 2006 (updated annually).  Horse facility resources.  Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet G-106, The Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, PA.  2 pp.

 

Informational Materials

Buffington, D. E. 2006. Act quickly – Fuel tax refund applications due September 30, 2006. Dairy Digest (September). Dept. of Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State, University Park, PA., pp. 2.

Buffington, D. E. 2006. Know the sulfur content of your diesel fuel.  Dairy Digest (December).  Dept. of Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State, University Park, PA.,
pp. 3, 4.

Buffington, D. E. 2006. You can save money on your energy bill.  Hoard’s Dairyman (March 10, 2006), pp 186.

Buffington, D. E. 2006. Stretching your energy dollars.  Mushroom News 54(1): 6-10.
Garthe, J. W. Update on ag plastics. Penn State Cooperative Extension Vegetable and Small Fruit Gazette. E-mail newsletter. March, 2006.

Murphy, D. J. 2006. Understanding Respirators. Peach Times, National Peach Council, Summer, pp 5-6.

Rotz, C. A. 2006. Poor harvests can steal your alfalfa. Hoard’s Dairyman. 151(5):359.

Sanderson, M., and C. A. Rotz. 2006.  It pays to get a handle on pasture forage yields. Hoard’s Dairyman. 151(3):133.

Zartman, D., and C. A. Rotz. 2006. What about just keeping them in milk? Hoard’s Dairyman. 151(3):118.

 

Honors, Masters, and Doctoral Thesis

Kline, Timothy R. 2006 The design and control of catalytic motors. Ph.D. Dissertation. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. 181 pp.

Krishnamurthy, K. 2006. Decontamination of milk and water by pulsed UV-light and infrared heating. Ph. D. Dissertation. The Pennsylvania State University.
University Park, PA. 221 pp.

Li, C. 2006. Sensor fusion models to integrate electronic nose and surface acoustic wave sensor for apple quality evaluation. Ph.D. dissertation.
The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 298 pp.

Miserendino, Todd J. 2006. Nisin production by immobilized cell fermentation.
M.S. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA. 84 pp.

Pongtharangkul, Thunyarat 2006. Enhanced nisin production and separation from fermentation broth. Ph. D. Dissertation. The Pennsylvania State University.
University Park, PA. 185 pp.

Paxton, Walter F. 2006 Autonomous Motion of Catalytic Nanomotors Ph.D. Dissertation
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 148 pp.

Ren, Haiyu. 2006. Effect of Cell Wall Degrading Enzymes and Chemicals on Corn Stover Preservation and Pretreatment during Ensilage Process. Ph.D. Dissertation.
The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA 218 pp.

Williams, A. L. 2006. Prediction of odor pleasantness using electronic nose technology and artificial neural networks. Ph.D. dissertation. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA 142 pp.

Xie, X. 2006. Uniformity of simultaneous deposition of powder in multiple dies:  Measurements and modeling. Ph.D. dissertation. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 252 pp.

Zhao, J. 2006. Simulation and validation of hydrogen sulfide removal from fan ventilated confined-space manure storages. Unpublished PhD Dissertation. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA.

 

Poster

Bialka, K. L., and A. Demirci. 2006. The Efficacy of Aqueous Ozone for the Decontamination of Red Raspberries. 21st Annual Graduate Exhibition Poster and Visual Arts Options. March 26. Penn State, University Park, PA.

Bialka, K. L., and A. Demirci. 2006. The Efficacy of Aqueous Ozone for the Decontamination of Red Raspberries. College of Agricultural Sciences Gamma Sigma Delta Undergraduate and Graduate Research Expo. March 22. Penn State,
University Park, PA.

Bialka, K. L., and A. Demirci. 2006. Decontamination of small fruits using aqueous ozone. The College of Engineering Research Symposium. March 17-18. Penn State, University Park, PA.

Cruz*, M., A. V. Verma*, N. R. Brown, and J. M. Catchmark, “Alignment of Cellulose Fibers Using Electric Fields”, CrossOver 2006, Penn State, University Park, PA.
Cruz*, M. A. V. Verma*, N. R. Brown, and J. M. Catchmark.  Alignment of Cellulose Fibers Using Electric Fields.  DuPont Visit. July 21, 2006. Penn State, University Park, PA.

Garthe, J. W. Used plastics as clean fuel. 21st International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. Widener Univ., Philadelphia, PA. March 26-29, 2006.

Ghebremichael, L. T., P. E. Cerosaletti, W.J. Gburek, T. L. Veith, C.A. Rotz , and
J. M. Hamlett.  2006. System-level Best Management Practice Effects for Phosphorus Control and Sustainability on Dairy Farms - Cannonsville Reservoir Watershed, NY.  Abstract and Poster presented at 2006 ARS CEAP Annual Meeting, Ames, IA,
May 3-5, 2006.

Hamlett, J. M., L. A. Fennessey, and M. A. Ralston. 2006.  Low-Head Weirs to Enhance Infiltration and Recharge in an Urban Watershed. Poster presented at AWRA 2006 Annual Water Resources Conference in Baltimore, MD, November 6-9, 2006.

Hamlett, J. M., L. A. Fennessey, M. A. Ralston, and G. Zhang. 2006. Performance of Low-Head Weirs for Enhancing Infiltration.  Presented at the 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting, 9 - 12 July 2006. Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR.

Nipper, J. E., and J. M Hamlett. 2006. Sensitivity Analysis of the Riparian Ecosystem Management Model (REMM).  Twentyfirst Annual Graduate Research Exhibit,
April , 2006, Hetzel Union Building, Penn State, University Park, PA.

Nipper, J. E., and J. M Hamlett. 2006. Sensitivity Analysis of the Riparian Ecosystem Management Model (REMM).  Twelfth Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Research Exhibition, March, 2006.  College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State,
University Park, PA.

Pongtharangkul, T., and A. Demirci. 2006. Comparison of repeated batch and fed batch fermentation for nisin production in biofilm reactors with various pH control profiles. College of Agricultural Sciences Gamma Sigma Delta Undergraduate and Graduate Research Expo. March 22. Penn State, University Park, PA.

Pongtharangkul, T., and A. Demirci. 2006. Recovery of nisin produced in biofilm reactor. 21st Annual Graduate Exhibition Poster and Visual Arts Options.
March 26. Penn State, University Park, PA.

Rezaei, F., A. R. Jarrett, R. D. Berghage, and D. J. Beattie. 2006. Measure and Predict Evapotranspiration Rates from Green Roofs. Penn State Graduate School and College of Agricultural Sciences poster competition.

Verma*, V. W. O. Hancock, and J. M. Catchmark, “Biomotor Patterning and Nanofiber Materials Assembly”, DuPont Visit 2006, Penn State, University Park, PA.

Verma*, V., W. O. Hancock, and J. M. Catchmark, “Molecular motor powered devices and structures”, CrossOver 2006, October 12, 2006. Penn State, University Park, PA.

Zhao, J. H. B. Manbeck and D. J. Murphy. 2006. Ventilation criteria for confined-space manure storages. Presented at the NORA Symposium. Washington, D.C. April.

Patents

Optical waveguides and grating structures fabricated using polymeric dielectric compositions, Patent #6,826,333, J. M. Catchmark and G. P. Lavallee§, 2006.

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