摘要：Kernel size uniformity is an important physical quality attribute in terms of processing efficiency, qualitycontrol, and milling yield. This study developed optimal grain sorting strategies for elevators to use toincrease kernel size uniformity and determined the size of potential benefits from sorting. Cluster analysisand global optimization were used to sort grain loads to increase kernel size uniformity. Cluster analysisand global optimization increased the percent flour yield relative to no sorting by 0.13% and 0.32%respectively. Cluster analysis and global optimization increased the daily milling income relative to nosorting by 105 dollars (5%) and 266 dollars (13%) respectively.
关键词：cluster analysis; global optimization; kernel uniformity; milling; sorting; wheat
