Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of Cassava Peeling Machine
Student: Ruth Happiness Sunday (Project, 2025)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State
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ABSTRACT
This project presents the design and development of cassava peeling machine, aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing labor requirements, and improving product quality. The machine components were locally available material and the machine uses abrasive peeling mechanism to remove cassava skin. The machine comprises of an abrasive cylindrical drum, abrasive rotating disc, electric motor, shaft, bearing, belt and pulley. Performance of the machine was evaluated based on five trials with 2000g of cassava tubers each. The cassava tubers with maximum length and diameter of 7.5 and 3.5 inches respectively must be cylindrical and without dimples. The disc rotates at 497rpm with an electric motor of 1hp and 1400rpm. The average peeling efficiency was 67% with minimal flesh loss
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- UMA UKPAI SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE (AFFL TO UNIVERSITY OF UYO) 1
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State 24
- Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State 28
- Umca, Ilorin (Affiliated To University of Ibadan), Kwara State 1
- University of Abuja, Abuja, Fct 116
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State 4
- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 362
- University of Calabar Teaching Hospital School of Health Information Mgt. 1
- University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State 239
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State 14