DEVELOPMENT OF A PULVERIZING MACHINE FOR RAPHIA PALM SEEDS

Authors

  • Akinola, A. O

    Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

  • Olusola, E. O

    Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria

  • Olundegun, S. A1

    Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51459/futajeet.2025.19.1.456
Keywords:
Raphia seeds, pulverizing, throughput, fficiency, structural failure
Abstract

The growing concern about transitioning energy generation from fossil fuels to alternative renewable energy resources in order to help satisfy the world's energy needs and sustainable environment has made researchers explore various alternative energy options. Biomass remains a distinctive choice among the alternatives possible. This research is aimed at developing a machine for pulverizing Raphia seed.  The approach to this research involves the design of components of the machine; Finite element analysis (FEA) analysis of the structural parts of the designed machine; fabrication and assembling of components and design of experiment for evaluating the performance of the machine. FEA analysis of the 3D CAD model for rotor and frame assembly was done using Autodesk Inventor. The result showed that the maximum stress of 103.1 MPa and 97.74 MPa respectively experienced by the members of the rotor and frame assembly are within safe values, and is not susceptible to structural failure during operation. Performance evaluation revealed the machine has a throughput of 11.85 kg/hr., a pulverizing efficiency of 97% and can pulverize to an average particle size of 624 µm.

Author Biographies
  1. Akinola, A. O, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
    Department of Mechanical Engineering
  2. Olusola, E. O, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria
    Department of Mechanical Engineering
  3. Olundegun, S. A1, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
    Department of Mechanical Engineering

     

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PULVERIZING MACHINE FOR RAPHIA PALM SEEDS . (2025). FUTA JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, 19(1), 52-65. https://doi.org/10.51459/futajeet.2025.19.1.456

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