Authors : Abdulazeez Mohammed

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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Abstract : The design and construction of the solar-powered DC milking machine will enable dairy farmers in rural communities effectively milk their cattle, utilizing clean and affordable energy. Design spark mechanical and RETScreen software were initially used to design and simulate the feasibility of the milking machine based on the available materials and energy requirement for the system. The solar-powered DC milking machine was designed and constructed from locally available materials such as DC motor, mechanical compressor, belt and pulley, Dispenser bottle, PVC, multipurpose garden hose and rubber tubes to provide farmers with a clean, sustainable and efficient means of milking cattle.

Keywords : Milking Machine; Energy; Direct Current; Alternating Current; RETScreen.

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