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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 23, No. 3, 2019, pp. 563-568
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Bioline Code: ja19083
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 23, No. 3, 2019, pp. 563-568
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Design and Fabrication of Tiger Nut Juice Extractor
RAJI, NA; ADEDEJI, KA; OLALEYE, JO & ADELE, FA
Abstract
Tiger nut tuber is rich in energy content, nutrients and minerals. The tuber which is usually
stored dried could be processed by rehydration to improve the extraction of the milk content. The machine is
developed to extract the milk contents of the crop for purpose of consumption and other usages. The design is
made of the feeding segment, the extraction segment, power segment and the frame support which serves as the
machine subassemblies. The design of the screw and drive mechanism is emphasize to ensure efficient
performance of the machine. The machine is driven by a belt drive system powered by a 2 hp. electric motor
operating at a speed of 1100 rpm. The efficiency of the machine is within the range of 53-55% for a power
requirement of 1.514 kW. The machine is found suitable for small scale operation.
Keywords
extractor; tiger nut; auger screw; hopper
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