Open AccessOptimization of Operational Parameters of an Improved Maize Sheller Using Response Surface Methodology
Author(s) -
Adewale Sedara,
Emmanuel ODEDİRAN
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
turkish journal of agricultural engineering research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2717-8420
DOI - 10.46592/turkager.2021.v02i02.014
Subject(s) - response surface methodology , factorial experiment , throughput , water content , fractional factorial design , mathematics , process engineering , pulp and paper industry , engineering , statistics , geotechnical engineering , wireless , telecommunications
The research was carried out to optimize parameters for evaluating an improved motorize maize sheller. Statistical analysis was performed using response surface methodology (RSM) with 3 by 3 factorial experiment with 3 replicates. The three parameters are speed (850 rpm, 950 rpm and 1100 rpm), moisture content (12, 15, and 17%) and feed rate (120 kg h-1, 130 kg h-1 and 140 kg h-1) used to illustrate the ability of the machine to shell maize (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.