Authors :
Ochonogor Ashibudike Destiny; Harold Omon Okereke; Edokpayi Evans Efosa; Atonuje Onujoghene Ephraim; EngrOfomaja Nelson Iguemedere; Engr Gospel Akaroro Usiwoma
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 11 - November
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10361990
Abstract :
- A palm kernel oil expeller was designed and
developed for efficient and effective separation of palm
kernel oil and kernel cake respectively. It was designed
and developed to remove drudgery and increase oil
recovery efficiency and in turn increase the quality of the
palm kernel cake which is used as feed for animals. For
optimal operation and performance of the machine,
material selection was an integral part of the design
process, a careful selection of materials was given
priority attention. The machine's components, including
the hopper, expelling chamber, shaft, and adjustable
choke mechanism, underwent design and development
processes involving techniques like cutting, welding,
drilling, bending, and boring. Powered by a 20hp electric
motor, the machine boasts a nominal input capacity of
around 380kg/hr.The regulation of clearance between
the barrel and the adjustable cone (choke mechanism)
plays a crucial role in controlling the thickness and
dryness of the pressed cake. Leveraging this choke
mechanism allows for an extraction efficiency of
approximately 95%. Notably, the machine's design
facilitates the processing of cold palm kernel seeds
without the need for pre-treatment.The breaking and
cooking operations are seamlessly executed by the screw
shaft within the barrel of the unit, showcasing the
machine's efficiency in handling palm kernel seeds
throughout the processing stages.The machine is simple
and can easily be operated and maintained by rural
farmers.
- A palm kernel oil expeller was designed and
developed for efficient and effective separation of palm
kernel oil and kernel cake respectively. It was designed
and developed to remove drudgery and increase oil
recovery efficiency and in turn increase the quality of the
palm kernel cake which is used as feed for animals. For
optimal operation and performance of the machine,
material selection was an integral part of the design
process, a careful selection of materials was given
priority attention. The machine's components, including
the hopper, expelling chamber, shaft, and adjustable
choke mechanism, underwent design and development
processes involving techniques like cutting, welding,
drilling, bending, and boring. Powered by a 20hp electric
motor, the machine boasts a nominal input capacity of
around 380kg/hr.The regulation of clearance between
the barrel and the adjustable cone (choke mechanism)
plays a crucial role in controlling the thickness and
dryness of the pressed cake. Leveraging this choke
mechanism allows for an extraction efficiency of
approximately 95%. Notably, the machine's design
facilitates the processing of cold palm kernel seeds
without the need for pre-treatment.The breaking and
cooking operations are seamlessly executed by the screw
shaft within the barrel of the unit, showcasing the
machine's efficiency in handling palm kernel seeds
throughout the processing stages.The machine is simple
and can easily be operated and maintained by rural
farmers.