IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology (IJEMT )

E-ISSN 2504-8848
P-ISSN 2695-2149
VOL. 9 NO. 3 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijemt.v9.no3.2023.pg15.25

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Development of a Double Grating-Barrel Cassava Grinding Machine

Nwadinobi Chibundo P., Ezeaku Ikeokwu Innocent, Uwandu Theaddeus Chidiebube, Iheadigwu Wisdom and Ihejirika Kelechukwu

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Abstract

This study presents the design, fabrication and performance assessment of a double-barrel cassava grinding machine. The processing parameters considered for performance assessment include machine throughput capacity, machine efficiency (MTC) and processing time. The study is aimed providing valuable insights for decision-making in the cassava processing industry. This follows a comparative assessment of performance of single grating-barrel and double grating-barrel cassava grinding machines at same operation conditions. The single-barrel machine exhibited MTC values ranging from 4.69 kg/min to 6.36 kg/min, with corresponding efficiency values between 62.45% and 81.95%. In contrast, the double-barrel machine showcased superior performance, with MTC values ranging from 11.49 kg/min to 12.74 kg/min and efficiency values between 83.78% and 92.93%. The results highlighted that the double-barrel machine has ability to process a larger quantity of cassava and convert a higher percentage into flour, making it more suitable for large-scale processing operations.

keywords:

Double Grating-Barrel, Cassava Grinding Machine,

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