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. 10 NO. 9 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijemt.v10.no9.2024.pg107.115

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Optimization Of Motor Power Selection for Moveable Palm Fruit Bunch Stripper Using Customized M236 Machine Design Spreadsheet and Goal Seek Tool

UNDIANDEYE, Sylvester Akwagiobe, MARKSON, I. E, ODU, Odu Emmanuel

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Abstract

In an attempt to select appropriate electric motor power required for moveable palm fruit bunch stripper, a Customized M236 Machine Design Spreadsheet powered by Microsoft Excel was employed in analytical design, simulation and optimization. Several model equations were generated based on the machine configuration related to the selection of the electric motor power rating. The model equations were keyed into the Customized M236 Machine Design Spreadsheet, based on the syntaxes understood by the programme, and simulated over a range of independent variables. Again, the response(s) of the simulation were optimized using Goal Seek Tool embedded in Microsoft Excel®. Based on using existing 5.0 and 6.0 hp electric motors, the results showed that a maximum of 2.0 and 3.0 oil palm fruit bunches could be stripped at a time using 5 and 6 hp electric motor rating respectively. Any increase in number of oil palm fruit bunches introduced into the stripper chamber will require an upgrade in electric motor rating.

keywords:

Optimization, Motor power, Customized M236 Machine Design Spreadsheet,

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