A belt type feeding unit was developed as an attachment to power operated groundnut stripper. Performance of the stripper with feeding unit was evaluated at different belt speeds and feed rates. Stripping capacity of the machine increased with increase in feeding belt speed and feed rate. Stripping efficiency decreased with increase in feeding belt speed and feed rate. Pod damage increased with the increase in feed rate. Damage to the stripped vines was negligible when using the stripper with belt feeding attachment. The machine ensured safety of the operators' hands during operation. A maximum stripping capacity of 40 kg h-1 was achieved at 8.48 m min-1 feeding belt speed with 1.5 kg min-1 feed rate. The corresponding pod damage was 8 per cent.
For MASU related issues :
PUBLISHER
SECRETARY
Madras
Agricultural Students Union
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore - 641 003
Tamil Nadu, India.
For MAJ related issues :
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Madras Agricultural Journal (MAJ)
Madras
Agricultural Students Union
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore - 641 003
Tamil Nadu, India.
Copyright © Madras Agricultural Journal | Masu Journal All rights reserved.
Please provide the registered email ID
Please enter the new password
