Development of A Gyratory Bladed Grinding Machine for Ripe Plantain Processing

Year : 2024 | Volume : 02 | Issue : 02 | Page : 29 37
    By

    Aiki Habeebullahi Opeyemi,

  • Buliaminu Kareem,

  • Adeola Adeyemi James,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo, Nigeria
  2. Research Scholar, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo, Nigeria
  3. Research Scholar, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo, Nigeria

Abstract

The processing of ripe plantains faces significant challenges, including inefficient grinding and mortar pasting methods, inconsistent paste quality, and maintenance difficulties with existing equipment. This paper presents the development of a gyratory bladed grinding machine specifically for ripe plantain processing. SOLIDWORKS CAD software was applied to create the machine’s CAD, or computer-aided design, model. The design analysis of the machine components was conducted, and appropriate materials were selected to accommodate the unique properties of ripe plantains. Performance evaluation of the machine was conducted and through the series of tests, the machine has an operational efficiency of 73.32% and can grind 100 plantains within an hour. This machine bridges the gap between small-scale farming and industrial food production, contributing to localised food processing and enhancing agricultural advancement.

Keywords: Ripe plantains, gyratory bladed grinding machine, food production, grinding

[This article belongs to International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering ]

How to cite this article:
Aiki Habeebullahi Opeyemi, Buliaminu Kareem, Adeola Adeyemi James. Development of A Gyratory Bladed Grinding Machine for Ripe Plantain Processing. International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering. 2024; 02(02):29-37.
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Aiki Habeebullahi Opeyemi, Buliaminu Kareem, Adeola Adeyemi James. Development of A Gyratory Bladed Grinding Machine for Ripe Plantain Processing. International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering. 2024; 02(02):29-37. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijipde/article=2024/view=194280


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Volume 02
Issue 02
Received 19/11/2024
Accepted 27/11/2024
Published 01/12/2024
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