Abstract:
Okra is one of the most essential nutrition food item needed for human consumption from
which high quality minerals and essential vitamins are derived. However, certain categories
of consumers such as the children and elderly might not be able to patronize the delicacies
made from okra due to the following reason; contamination and improper slicing of the
okra. In order to address these problems, It has becomes necessary to have an okra slicing
machine, to ensure that the problems can be eliminated, A slicing machine was developed
base on four concepts generated and using the design and functional requirements. The
circular cutter which will be operated manually was selected. The fabrication was done
using locally available materials such as wood, stainless steel and galvanized steel The
machine can slice 900 grames of okra within three minutes at an efficiency of 90%. The
machine can be used both domestically and also be used for roots and tubers such as
plantain. Potatoes etc.
Description:
PROJECT WORK SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA IN
PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT OF MASTER OF
TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
APRIL, 2021
