Overview of Operational Factors in Performance of Palm Nut Cracker-Separator

Authors

  • Nwadinobi Chibundo Princewill  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
  • Nwasuka Nnamdi Cyprian  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
  • Nwaiwu Uchechukwu  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria

Keywords:

Palm Nut, Operational Factors, Performance Parameters, Cracker, Separator

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of effects of operational parameters on performance of palm nut cracker-separator. It explained how impact energy, moisture content, temperature and rotor speed influence performance of palm nut cracker and separator systems. Recent research articles covering the application of these operational factors were reviewed. Careful application of these parameters will make the cracker/separator perform effectively, and thus more worthwhile to use. Furthermore, this work have assisted in identifying the challenges faced in implementing these factors from a practical point of view. However, each of the operational factor considered has its own unique input toward the overall performance of the cracking and separation operations in palm kernel oil processing. Thus, if properly harnessed, it is expected the cracking and separation machinery with very effective performance can be designed and processed.

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Nwadinobi Chibundo Princewill, Nwasuka Nnamdi Cyprian, Nwaiwu Uchechukwu, " Overview of Operational Factors in Performance of Palm Nut Cracker-Separator, IInternational Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering(IJSRMME), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 4, Issue 3, pp.23-28, May-June-2020.