Performance Evaluation Of An Integrated Melon Processing Machine:- Chieki Eminence O
ABSTRACT
An integrated machine that comprises electric
motors, a hopper, shelling, separating, pressing/grinding and roasting units
for the processing of melon seeds into melon kernels, melon flour, melon oil,
and roasted melon was developed. The machine, constructed using locally sourced
standard materials alleviates the laborious process of loading and unloading
intermediate materials when using standalone machines for melon shelling, melon
shell and kernel separation, melon grinding, melon oil extraction and melon
roasting. Performance analysis of the shelling unit of this machine revealed
optimal result at 20.3% melon seed moisture content and shelling drum speed of
1200rpm. The integrated machine achieved high efficiency of 73% for melon seed
shelling. This innovation is recommended for adoption due to its reduction in
seed breakage during shelling, improved hygiene by minimizing human contact
with the product during processing, and energy saving features.
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EMINENCE, C (2025). Performance Evaluation Of An Integrated Melon Processing Machine:- Chieki Eminence O. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Aug 13, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/performance-evaluation-of-an-integrated-melon-processing-machine-chieki-eminence-o-7-2
CHIEKI, EMINENCE. "Performance Evaluation Of An Integrated Melon Processing Machine:- Chieki Eminence O" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 14 Jan. 2025, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/performance-evaluation-of-an-integrated-melon-processing-machine-chieki-eminence-o-7-2. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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CHIEKI, EMINENCE. "Performance Evaluation Of An Integrated Melon Processing Machine:- Chieki Eminence O" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2025). Accessed 13 Aug. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/performance-evaluation-of-an-integrated-melon-processing-machine-chieki-eminence-o-7-2