Formulation of mathematical model using dimensional analysis approach for plastic shredding process through Human powered flywheel Motor (HPFM)

Abstract

The practical feasibility and productive viability of a Human-powered flywheel machine (HPFM) system having the capacity to produce 3 to 5 Horse Power (H.P) is preferred over motorized machines for rural-based applications. The present work deals to establish precise dimensionless equations for four parameters i.e. Duration of Energy consumption, Quantity of Material Processed/Time, Quality of shredding parts, Process Horse Power (H.P), and Instantaneous Load Torque using the Buckingham Pi-theorem technique for the waste monomer plastic shredding operation using HPFM. The independent and dependent variables affecting the shredding operation have been identified to form the experimental data-based model equations for the above-mentioned response variables. These equations will further help to understand the phenomenon of shredding plastic using HPFM in the rural sector and they will also help in developing the capacity of the machine according to the various requirements. A distinct experimental plan has been established for calculating the kinetic energy of the system and the different variables identified for the process.