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Coconut Dehusking Machine Abstract
Coconut Dehusking Machine Abstract
ABSTRACT
Generally, coconuts are dehusked manually using either a machete or a spike. These methods
require skilled labour and are tiring to use. Attempts made so far in the development of
dehusking tools have been only partially successful and not effective in replacing manual
methods. The reasons quoted for the failure of these tools include unsatisfactory and incomplete
dehusking, breakage of the coconut shell while dehusking, spoilage of useful coir, greater effort
needed than manual methods, etc.
We are pleased to bring out our project “Design and Fabrication of manual operated Coconut
dehusking machine” for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical
Engineering. This project is aimed to reduce the effort taken for Coconut dehusking. In
commercial methods lot of efforts are taken to dehusk the Coconut. There is a device same like
this in which equal effort is required to dehusk the Coconut as required in direct manner.
However there is a machine to dehusk the Coconut powered by hydraulics, it includes more
capital cost, required more skilled operator and more time consuming. To overcome these
demerits we are developed this device. In our project we use lever mechanism, which improve
our knowledge about levers. We joined the parts of the device by welding and pin joint. This
leads to know about welding and pin action. Our project’s main goal is to make an evolution in
agricultural field. Lets we see all the details about our project in bellowed contents.
INTRODUCTION
Coconut, the fruit of the coconut palm tree which has the scientific name as “Cocos nucifera”.
India is one of the leading producers of this coconut. It is usually grown in coastal areas.
Coconuts are large, dry drupes, ovoid in shape, up to 15" long and 12" wide. The coconut is
smooth on the outside, yellowish or greenish in color. Within the outer shell is a fibrous husk one
to two inches (2.5 to 5cm) thick. The inner shell is brown and hard, surrounding the white
coconut meat. Coconut husks are the rough exterior shells of the coconut. This outer shell or
husk has to be removed for the usage of coconut.
ADVANTAGES
I. Fast operation
IV. Nuts per hour high compared to pneumatic and hydraulic systems
APPLICATIONS