Design, Development, and Performance Optimization of Farm Level Black Gram Dehuller

Authors

  • G. N. Shelke Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Mahatma Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri, Maharashtra-413 722, India
  • T. Pandiarajan Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641 003, India
  • R. U. Modi ICAR-Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh-226 002, India
  • N. Indore ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, Punjab-141 004, India
  • V. P. Kad Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Mahatma Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri, Maharashtra-413 722, India

Keywords:

Black gram, dehulling efficiency, farm level huller, optimization

Abstract

Small-scale farmers in India and other developing countries have been using traditional stone local dehuller (chakki) for pulse milling, which is extremely slow and less effective. In this study, a low-cost and easy-to-operate farm-level pulse dehuller was developed to enhance farm mechanization in the processing sector. The performance of the developed dehuller was evaluated using three independent parameters, namely roller speed (19.47, 22.72, 25.97 m.s-1), feed rate (60, 90, 120 kg.h-1), and two emery rollers (Grit No. 40, Grit No. 50). To optimize the parameters, results were fitted in multi-level categorical general factorial design using design expert software. The maximum dehulling efficiency (84.62 %), maximum whole dehulled kernel (48.45 %), and minimum loss (2.78%) were obtained at roller speed of 19.47 m.s-1 and feed rate of 90 kg.h-1 with Grit No.50 roller. Compared to the traditional pulse dehulling process, the developed pulse dehuller could save 2.29 ₹ .Kg-1 in cost and 10.24 min.kg-1 in time.

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Published

2022-10-11

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 3 (2022)

Section

Articles