Abstract
The paper is devoted to the problem of increasing the efficiency of melon processing under limited production automation. Measures for equipment modernization should be carried out in accordance with the operation rules of each individual unit. In production conditions, all equipment, without exception, undergoes this process, while the corresponding documentation is drawn up, confirming the implementation of modernization within a certain time frame. In a competitive market environment, product quality is a causal factor for the sharp increase in risks for food industry enterprises. To produce quality and competitive products, you need equipment that helps to reduce costs. The disadvantages of most melon peeling designs are size instability in the thickness of the rind. The paper presents a solution to this drawback. This was achieved by changing the sharpening angle of the rind cutting knife. Research has been carried out to study the texture properties of “Mirzachulskaya” and “Raduzhnaya” melons. And also experiments on melon peeling based on the planning matrix of mathematical modeling. Based on the experiments, a model of the peeling process was constructed. The key factors to limit peeling waste were optimized. Calculations of the optimized parameters yielded the cutting knife sharpening angle of 40 degrees, a roller gap of 9 mm, as well as an average force applied of 1,375 N∙m. The data obtained can be used as a basis for the modernization of this machine for other melon varieties
Highlights
One of the main reasons for the need to modernize equipment for processing and cleaning agricultural products of plant origin is that certain equipment was tested only on certain varieties
The paper examines two melon varieties of one genotype grown in different conditions
Research has been carried out to study the constituent parts of the melon, as well as melon density in different layers, and the effort that must be made to cut the rind and pulp has been determined
Summary
One of the main reasons for the need to modernize equipment for processing and cleaning agricultural products of plant origin is that certain equipment was tested only on certain varieties. Due to the difference in climate and cultivation conditions of the same varieties of melons, they have different quality indicators. The paper examines two melon varieties of one genotype grown in different conditions. This paper discusses the structural features of the two “Mirzachulskaya” and “Raduzhnaya” melon varieties of the same genotype “Torpedo”. Research has been carried out to study the constituent parts of the melon (rind, pulp and seeds), as well as melon density in different layers, and the effort that must be made to cut the rind and pulp has been determined. The most effective is the modernization of the cutting tool (knife) by changing the sharpening angle of the knife, as well as determining the forces applied to the knife to remove the melon rind. The parameters of the knife sharpening angle, forces and roller gap were determined by means of optimization and construction of a mathematical model
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