Design and Implementation of Coconut Husk Shredder Machine for Briquettes and Testing Analysis

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to explain the scheme of development and construction a machine that shreds coconut husks. The machine makes use of coconut husks that tender coconut dealers have left on the side of the road. This stack of delicate coconut husks causes inconvenience to the public. It cannot be crushed into a fine powder using the current shredder. A machine capable of shredding coconut husk has been developed. The machine's 32mm shaft spins at 1200 revolutions per minute in a clockwise manner. There are 32 blades on the shaft. The clamps have a 6mm thickness, while the blades are 3mm thick. 31 fixed blades on the opposite side of the shaft are fastened to the frame. V-belt with pulley, that is connected with motor, rotates the shaft. The 2 horsepower engine rotates at 1440 rpm. In order to cut the coconut husk to the proper size, the revolving 32 blades apply cutting force to the coconut husk during the cutting process. The blades feature thick, hard-faced cutting surfaces. The tiny particle ranges in size from 3 to 5 mm. Following the hourly shredding procedure, the machine's output may create 30 to 40 kg of coconut husk. An affordable portable shredder machine is produced by fabrication with suitable dimensioning and consideration of necessary factors. In comparison to current shredder machines, the new shredder machine requires less space and can be transferred easily from one location to another. By selling briquettes, it generates employment in rural areas. This machine's design was completed after thorough literature survey. Waste to wealth will be produced by turning coconut husk into briquettes that may be utilised as cocopeat. Additionally, the shell is pulverised to create activated carbon, which is used in products like water filters, cosmetics, and other things.]