Effect of operating parameters on performance of a developed juice extractor
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2021
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Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology
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Processing of fruits is essential to curtail postharvest loss. This research was carried out to design and evaluate a multi-juice extractor. The machine was designed and fabricated using locally source material and the performance was evaluated based on the perforation of the inner cylinder (2, 4, 6 mm), and speed of operation (50, 70, 90 rpm) using for 10 kg of orange and watermelon. The extracted juice was filtered with the sieve, and the residue discharged. Results showed that the best perforation of the cylinder was 6mm, while the optimum operating speed of the machine for juice extraction was 50 rpm for watermelon and orange fruits at the end of 5 minutes of operation. The machine was powered by 1hp electric motor, and it costs ₦ 92,200 relatively cheaper compared to conventional ones.