Ibrahim, Idowu David and Jamiru, Tamba and Sofuwa, Olive and Onuoha, Onyema J and Sadiku, Rotimi Emmanuel and Kupolati, Williams Kehinde (2016) Design and Performance Evaluation of Horizontal- Shaft Palm Kernel Cracking Machine. In: 3rd International Conference On African Development Issues (CU-ICADI), May 9- May 11 2016, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria.
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Abstract
The need to support the small and medium scale industries involved in palm kernels, led to the design, fabrication and evaluation of a horizontal shaft palm kernel cracking machine. All the materials were sourced locally in Nigeria which makes it affordable for small and medium scale farmers involved with palm kernel. The basic features of the machine include a horizontal shaft, hopper, cracking chamber, pulleys, bearings with housing, discharge outlet and electric motor (prime mover). The mean efficiency of the machine under good operating conditions is 75.5%. The production cost of the machine excluding electric motor was estimated to be one hundred and fifty-one dollar forty-sixcents (US$151.46), based on the exchange rate when it was manufactured. The cost can further be reduced, if mass-produced.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Palm kernel;machine efficiency; machine design; performance evaluation |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jun 2016 15:03 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jun 2016 15:03 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/6714 |
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