Optimization of Operational Parameters of an Improved Maize Sheller Using Response Surface Methodology

Authors : Adewale SEDARA, Emmanuel ODEDİRAN

Pages : 413-424

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Publication Date : 2021-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The research was carried out to optimize parameters for evaluating an improved motorize maize sheller. Statistical analysis was performed using response surface methodology insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(RSM); with 3 by 3 factorial experiment with 3 replicates. The three parameters are speed insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(850 rpm, 950 rpm and 1100 rpm);, moisture content insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(12, 15, and 17%); and feed rate insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(120 kg h-1, 130 kg h-1 and 140 kg h-1); used to illustrate the ability of the machine to shell maize insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(throughput capacity, shelling rate and machine efficiency);. Results obtained showed that for optimum throughput capacity of 630.97 kg h-1; shelling rate 485.34 kg h-1 and machine efficiency 93.86% of the machine; is maximum for 129.6 kg h-1 feed rate and moisture content 16.49% and machine speed of 1026.9 rpm. The machine can be used on commercial farms with these operational results.
Keywords : Maize sheller, optimization, ANOVA, machine efficiency, throughput capacity and shelling rate