Design and Performance Evaluation of Horizontal-
Shaft Palm Kernel Cracking Machine

dc.creator	Ibrahim, Idowu David, Jamiru, Tamba, Sofuwa, Olive, Onuoha, Onyema J, Sadiku, Rotimi Emmanuel, Kupolati, Williams Kehinde
dc.date	2016-05
dc.date.accessioned	2025-08-12T10:40:26Z
dc.description	The need to support the small and medium scale industries involved in palm kernels, led to the design, fabrication and evaluation of a horizontal shaft palm kernel cracking machine. All the materials were sourced locally in Nigeria which makes it affordable for small and medium scale farmers involved with palm kernel. The basic features of the machine include a horizontal shaft, hopper, cracking chamber, pulleys, bearings with housing, discharge outlet and electric motor (prime mover). The mean efficiency of the machine under good operating conditions is 75.5%. The production cost of the machine excluding electric motor was estimated to be one hundred and fifty-one dollar forty-sixcents (US$151.46), based on the exchange rate when it was manufactured. The cost can further be reduced, if mass-produced.
dc.format	application/pdf
dc.identifier	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/6714/
dc.identifier.uri	https://repository.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/50035
dc.language	en
dc.subject	TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
dc.title	Design and Performance Evaluation of Horizontal- Shaft Palm Kernel Cracking Machine
dc.type	Conference or Workshop Item

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