Non-Destructive Analysis Of Cotton Boll Using X-Rays

Cotton is an important crop for Pakistan textile industry and plays an important role in the economical advancement. Unfortunately, there are several pests that may damage cotton bolls. To analyze the internal conditions of cotton boll, we are proposing an x-ray based system to detect any insect or

2025-06-28 16:34:16 - Adil Khan

Project Title

Non-Destructive Analysis Of Cotton Boll Using X-Rays

Project Area of Specialization Artificial IntelligenceProject Summary

Cotton is an important crop for Pakistan textile industry and plays an important role in the economical advancement. Unfortunately, there are several pests that may damage cotton bolls. To analyze the internal conditions of cotton boll, we are proposing an x-ray based system to detect any insect or pest. A soft X-ray digital imaging system will be used to acquire radiographs of cotton ball. Samples with known internal defects will be imaged. Image processing algorithms will be applied to determine quality and internal defects. The aim of this project is to enhance the quality and yield of cotton for the betterment of the country.

Project Objectives

Following are the main objectives of the project

Project Implementation Method

A soft X-ray digital imaging system will be used to acquire radiographs of cotton ball. Samples with known internal defects will be imaged. Image processing algorithms will be applied to determine quality and internal defects.

Benefits of the Project

The following are the benefits when the project is deployed:

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

We are going to deliver a project to analyze the internal defects of cotton ball through non-destructive method.

The details of the proposed equipment are:

The equipment has an X-ray tube capable of operating at voltages suitable for X-ray imaging of agricultural products from 4 to 50kVp with maximum current of 1 mA. The solid-state digital X-ray camera will be used below the target sample. A fluorescent screen, will be used in direct contact with the photodiode array, which will convert X-ray photons to visible light. The image will be taken by the camera and will be send to computer. Where image will be read through image processing algorithm to determine the disease. 

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry AgricultureOther Industries IT Core Technology Artificial Intelligence(AI)Other Technologies OthersSustainable Development Goals Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources
Item Name Type No. of Units Per Unit Cost (in Rs) Total (in Rs)
Total in (Rs) 80000
X-ray tube Equipment11500015000
Power supply Equipment135003500
Solid state digital X-ray camera Equipment14162541625
Fluorescent screens Equipment198759875
Others Miscellaneous 11000010000

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