Design & Development of Food Processing Line: Thesis On

Thesis on
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD

PROCESSING LINE
By
Manish Sanjay Chavan
15MMT0004
Prof.
Prof. Dr.
Dr. Denis
Denis Ashok
Ashok Mr. M. L. Nikam
Project
Project Guide
Guide Project external Guide
Department
Department of
of Design
Design and
and Automation,
Automation,
School
School of
of Mechanical
Mechanical Engineering,
Engineering,
VIT
VIT University,
University, Vellore
Vellore -- 632014
632014
Outline
• Company Profile
• Introduction
• Aim of Thesis
• Literature Review
• Drawbacks of Conventional System
• Project Objectives
• Material Selection
• Design and Methodology
• Sweetcorn processing line
• References
M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

COMPANY PROFILE
• Nikam Engineer's” was established in the year 2013, at Pune

(Maharashtra, India).
• They are engaged in manufacturing and supplying a
comprehensive range of Material Handling Conveyor, Food
Processing Plant, Food Processing Equipment, Steam
Exhauster, Canning Line Equipment, Steam Blancher And
Retort, etc.

INTRODUCTION
• The Indian food processing industry is expected to have an excellent
growth in upcoming years.
• India is among the leading producers of tea, sugar, fruits, milk, and
vegetables.
• India is the world’s second largest producer of food but the availability of
process food industry in the country is comparatively small.
• The factors like changing patterns of food consumption, increase in
spending on value-added food products, rapid urbanization and changing
lifestyles has increased the growth potential of food business in India.
• Agro-food processing sector in India is not much technologically advanced
as compared to the developed countries.

INTRODUCTION
• In India, the major importance in research and development in the agro-food

sector has given to processing of food
• The thrust in the food processing sector has resulted in an increasing research
and developments in the equipment sector.
• The food industry now ranks among the fastest growing segments for plant
automation.
• Automating repetitive tasks will improve quality control and efficiency and
reduce the high level of accidents.

AIM OF THE THESIS
• As food processing sector is identified as sunrise sector in India the
importance for developing food processing equipment has increased.
• Main aim is to develop food processing equipment's for sweet corn
which can perform various food processing operations.
• To reduce the cycle time and process time.

FOOD PROCESSING
• Food is the fundamental necessity for sustaining life.
• The processing of food is required in order to make it microbiologically
safe to eat.
• Unpalatable or unacceptable food can be transformed into attractive
and desirable products using food processing technology.
• Food quality is an important factor for food processing industries.
• Factors like temperature, color, texture, flavor and taste fall under the
category of food quality.

FOOD PROCESSING OPERATIONS
• Food processing operations which are used to produce foods of
satisfactory standards and acceptable for eating quality are
 Mechanical process
 Heating process
 Cooling, chilling and freezing process.

LITERATURE REVIEW
Sr Year Author TITLE Work done

.
N
o.
1 2002 C. Arroqui, A. Mathematic model of an In this paper a simulation model of
Lopez, A. Esnoz integrated blancher/cooler blancher/cooler was developed to
and P. Vırseda. optimize the blanching process.
2 2004 JoseI. Reyes De Blanching of foods The main objective of this article is to
Corcuera, Ralph review blanching principles and equipment,
P. Cavalieri, effects of blanching on product quality,
Joseph R. blanching indicators, and energy and
Powers. waste considerations.
3 2011 Carl J. Food Processing This book gives a brief idea about various
Schaschke types of food processing techniques it also
discuss food safety and control methods.
The book also explains various types
factors related to food quality.

LITERATURE REVIEW
Sr Year Author TITLE Work done
.
N
o.
1 2013 Konakalla Naga Sri Design And Selecting the In this paper a detailed step wise
Ananth, Vaitla Proper Conveyor-Belt calculation of belt conveyor system is
Rakesh and discussed.
Pothamsetty Kasi
Visweswarao.
2 2015 Aniket A Jagtap, Design Of Material Handling This paper describes the design
Shubham D Equipment: Belt Conveyor calculations and considerations of belt
Vaidya, Akash R System For Crushed Biomass conveyor
Samrutwar, Rahul Wood Using V Merge
G Kamadi and Conveying System
Nikhil V Bhende.
3 2015 V. Mathavi, G. New Trends in Food This paper gives brief idea regarding
Sujatha, S. Processing various process like microwave heating,
Bhavani Ramya pulsed electric field technology, high
and B. Karthika pressure processing and ohmic heating.
Devi

DRAWBACKS OF CONVENTIONAL
SYSTEM
• Manual operation
• Discontinuous operation because of manual working
less speed of operation
• Startup time is more
• Less production rate
• Unsafe working due to more manual efforts.
• High maintenance

PROJECT OBJECTIVES
• To increase the productivity

• To reduce the manpower
• To reduce the processing time
• To reduce the overall manufacturing cost
• To improve quality

MATERIAL SELECTION
• Materials used for the project are:
 STAINLESS STEEL (SAE 304)
 Plastic Modular Belts

STAINLESS STEEL (SAE 304)
• Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as
ordinary steel does.
• Stainless steel is used in food industry.
• Chemical composition
Element Content (%)
Carbon 0.08
Manganese 2.00
Phosphorous 0.045
Sulphur 0.030
Silicon 0.75
Chromium 18.00-20.00
Nickel 8.00-12.00
Nitrogen 0.10

STAINLESS STEEL (SAE 304)
• Physical properties.
Property Value
Density 8.00 g/cm3
Melting point 1400-1450˚C
Modulus of Elasticity 193 Gpa
Thermal Conductivity 16.2 W/m.K at 100˚C
Thermal Expansion 17.2 x 10-6/K at 100˚C
Electrical Resistivity 0.072 x 10-6 Ω.m
• Some applications include:

 Tanks and containers for a large variety of liquids and solids.
 Process equipment in the mining, chemical, cryogenic, food, dairy and
pharmaceutical industries.

PLASTIC MODULAR BELTS
• Plastic modular belts are constructed using injection-molded modules

and hinge rods, plastic sprockets are used for positively driving and
tracking of plastic modular belts which eliminates slippage, prevents
damage to the belt’s edge or premature failure of belt.
• The three different plastic injection-molded modules are; PP
(polypropylene), PE (polyethylene) & POM (Acetal).
• The reason behind the use of plastic modular belts is that they are low
maintenance, non-porous thermoplastics, contoured easy to clean
surfaces and easy repair. Other benefits of plastic modular belts are
higher strength, lower weight, and lower belt to product friction levels.

PLASTIC MODULAR BELTS
• Repairing of modular design of plastic modular belts is easy because

no specialized tools are required.
• Any damaged modules can easily be replaced by simply extracting
the adjacent plastic rods without the need to remove the entire belt
from the conveyor structure.
• Plastic modular conveyors are equipped with plastic sprockets and
shafts for drives.
• Figure represents Flush Grid Type belt.

DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
• Design and methodology consists of:

 PP Modular Elevator
 Vibrator Machine
 Inspection System
 Washer
 Blancher
 Chiller
 Dewatering Vibrator

PP MODULAR ELEVATOR
• PP modular elevator is constructed using stainless steel

(SS304) and pp modular belt.
• Food material is loaded on belt using hopper by manual
process. Loaded food material is conveyed at a speed of 5
m/min to 18 m/min.
• 1.5 HP geared motor is used to drive the conveyor.
• The main aim of elevator is to lift the food material and convey
it fir further food processing equipment.

PP MODULAR ELEVATOR
Calculation
Given:-
Bulk density (ρ) – 620 kg/m3
Belt width (B) – 700mm
Belt Speed (V) – 5 m/min to 18 m/min
Conveyor inclination – 30˚
Solution:-
Capacity of conveyor (Q) is given by,
Q = A * V * 3600 * ϕ m3/hr. …………………. (1)[Ref 8]
Where,
A = Cross sectional area of belt.
Φ = Effective degree of filling.
Now,
A = 0.25 * tan β * [B] 2 …………………….. [Ref 8]
Where,
β = Surcharge angle = 10˚
PP MODULAR ELEVATOR
Therefore,
A= 0.25 * tan 10 * [0.7] 2 = 0.0216 m2 …………………. (2)
From equation (1) we have,
Q = A * V * 3600 * ϕ
Here ϕ = ϕ1 * ϕ2
ϕ1 = 1 & ϕ2 = 0.56 ………..…… [Ref 8]

Therefore,
Q = 0.0216 * 0.0833 * 3600 * 0.56 = 3.6288 m3/hr.
Now Mass Capacity of conveyor (M) is given by,
M=Q*ρ
M = 3.6288 * 620 = 2250 m3/hr.
Therefore, Mass Capacity of conveyor (M) = 2 ton/hr. …………………….. (3)
PP MODULAR ELEVATOR
Power
• requirement –
Power at drive pulley (PT) = P1 + P2 + P3 …………………….. [Ref 8]
Where,
P1 = Power for empty conveyor and load over horizontal distance is given by,
…………………….. [Ref 8]
P2 = Power of lift (or fall) given by,
…………………….. [Ref 8]
P3 = Sum of additional power for trippers, skirtboard friction, ploughs.
…………………….. [Ref 8]
From [Ref] we have
CB = width factor = 90 kg/m.
CL = length factor = 625 m-1.

PP MODULAR ELEVATOR
kf
• = service factor = 1.17
H = conveyor elevation = 2 m.
V = maximum belt speed = 18 m/min.
Now,
P1 =

P1 = = 0.0397 KW …………………….. (4)
P2 =
P2 = = 0.0109 KW …………………….. (5)
For P3 we have,
P3 = PTrippers + Pscrapers + Pmaterial +Pdischarge ………………….. (6)[Ref 8]
PTrippers = 1.5 * V = 1.5 * 0.3 = 0.45 KW ………………….. (7)[Ref 8]
Pscrapers = 0.3 * B * V = 0.3 * 0.7 * 0.3 = 0.063 KW ………………….. (8) [Ref 8]
Pmaterial = 0.16 * V * Lf = 0.16 * 0.3 * 0.7 = 0.0336 KW ………………….(9) [Ref 8]

PP MODULAR ELEVATOR
•P
discharge = 1.5 * B * V = 1.5 * 0.7 * 0.3 = 0.315 KW ………………….. (10) [Ref 8]
Therefore,
From (6), (7), (8), (9) & (10) we have,
P3 = 0.45 + 0.063 + 0.0336 + 0.315 = 0.8616 KW ………………….. (11)
Hence, from (4), (5) & (11)
PT = 0.0397 + 0.0109 + 0.8616 = 0.9122 KW
Now
Required motor power (Pm) = = = 1.1402 KW
Where, = efficiency of drive = 0.8
Therefore,
Motor Power (Pm) = 1.5 HP

PP MODULAR ELEVATOR
• Design: CAD Model

VIBRATOR MACHINE
• Vibrator machine is constructed using stainless steel (SS304).

• Vibrator machine consists of two vibration motors attached to the
structure as shown in figure.
 Vibrator motor
• The Eccentric Rotating Mass (ERM) motor is the most common type
of vibration motor.
• ERM consists of an offset mass attached to the shaft of DC motor.
• As the motor rotates, the centripetal force of the offset mass is
asymmetric, creating a net centrifugal force, causing a displacement
of the motor.
• This rapid displacements are known as vibration.
VIBRATOR MACHINE
CALCULATION
Given:-
Revolutions per minute (N) – 1500 rpm
Centrifugal Force (C.F) – 504 kg
Number of vibrating motors (n) – 2
Working moment (Wm) – 40.12 kg cm
Motor weight (Mmot) – 21 kg
Vibrating Machine weight (Mvm) – 250 kg

Solution:
Based on application that is conveying 1500 rpm was selected.
………….. [Ref 11]
VIBRATOR MACHINE
we have,
•Now
e=5
………….. [Ref 11]
Therefore, e = 5 = 1.37
………….. (1)
From (1) we conclude that,
Obtained value is matching with the reference value hence the selected
motor model of 0.30 Kw is right.

VIBRATOR MACHINE
• Design: CAD Model

INSPECTION SYSTEM
• Inspection table as a name suggest is used for inspection of

food materials manually.
• It is constructed using stainless steel (SS304) and pp modular
belt.
• Inspection belt uses 1 HP geared motor to drive the belt at a
speed of 6 m/min to 18 m/min.

INSPECTION SYSTEM
CALCULATION
Given:-
Mass Capacity of Conveyor (M) – 2 Ton/ hr.
Length of conveyor –6m
Solution:-
Q = A * V * 3600 * ϕ m3/hr. …………………. (1)[Ref 8]
Where,
INSPECTION SYSTEM
We know that,
•M = Q * ρ
Therefore,
Q = = = 3.2258 m3/hr.
…………………. (2)
Now,
From (1) & (2)
A = = = 8.9605 * 10-3 m2
…………………. (3)
Here ϕ = ϕ1 * ϕ2
ϕ1 = 1 & ϕ2 = 1 ……………… [Ref 8]
We know,
A = 0.25 * tan β * [B] 2 ………….. (4) [Ref 8]

INSPECTION SYSTEM
Where,
•
Therefore, from (3) & (4)
8.9605 * 10-3 = 0.25 * tan 10 * [B] 2
B = 500 mm …………………. (5)
Power requirement –
Where,
P1 = Power for empty conveyor and load over horizontal distance is
given by,
…………………….. [Ref 8]

INSPECTION SYSTEM
P
• 2 = Power of lift (or fall) given by,

…………………….. [Ref 8]
…………………….. [Ref 8]
From [Ref 8] we have
kf = service factor = 1.17
H = conveyor elevation = 0.2127 m.

INSPECTION SYSTEM

•Now,
P1 =
P1 = = 0.0359 KW …………………….. (6)
P2 =
P2 = = 1.159 * 10-3 KW …………………….. (7)
For P3 we have,
P3 = PTrippers + Pscrapers + Pmaterial +Pdischarge ……………….. (8)[Ref 8]
PTrippers = 0.8 * V = 0.8 * 0.3 = 0.24 KW ………………….. (9)[Ref 8]

INSPECTION SYSTEM
= 0.3 * B * V = 0.3 * 0.5 * 0.3 = 0.045 KW

•Pscrapers ……….. (10) [Ref 8]
Pmaterial = 0.16 * V * Lf = 0.16 * 0.3 * 0.5 = 0.024 KW ………. (11) [Ref 8]
Pdischarge = 1.5 * B * V = 1.5 * 0.5 * 0.3 = 0.225 KW ……….. (12) [Ref 8]

Therefore,
From (8), (9), (10), (11) & (12) we have,
P3 = 0.24 + 0.045 + 0.024 + 0.225 = 0.534 KW ……………….. (13)
Hence, from (6), (7) & (13)
PT = 0.0359 + 1.159 * 10-3 + 0.534 = 0.5711 KW
Now

INSPECTION SYSTEM

•Where, = efficiency of drive = 0.8
Therefore,
Motor Power (Pm) = 1 HP
Hence 1 HP geared motor is used for conveying system.

INSPECTION SYSTEM
• DESIGN: CAD Model

WASHER
• Washer is constructed using stainless steel (SS304).

• Washer consist of inclined conveyor which consist of pp modular belt as
shown in figure.
• Washer also consist of centrifugal pump and an air blower along with side
collection channel and piping system.
 CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
• A centrifugal pump is a rotodynamic pump.
• Pressure of a fluid in centrifugal pump increases due to rotating impeller.
• The fluid enters the pump impeller along or near to the rotating axis and
is accelerated by the impeller, flowing radially outward into a diffuser or
volute chamber (casing), from where it exits into the downstream piping
system.
• Centrifugal pumps are commonly used to move liquids through a piping
system.

WASHER
• Priming
Priming is the most important operation of centrifugal pump because
most of the centrifugal pumps are not self-priming. Priming is defined as
a process of filling the pump casing with the liquid before starting of
pump or the pump will not be able to function.

WASHER
 RING BLOWER
• Ring blowers are manufactured for both vacuum and pressure
service.
• All ring blowers consist of an impeller which spins within a housing.
• Housing of ring blower consist of both an intake channel and an
outboard channel due to which it also has the name side channel
blowers.
• At an intake port air is drawn when impeller moves past the intake
port.
• This process is known as regenerative process which allows the side
channel blower to function as both vacuum blower and pressure
blower.

WASHER

WASHER
CALCULATIONS
•
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
Given:-
Head (H) – 20 m
Discharge (Q) – 2 lps
Solution:-
H = 24 m = 59 feet.
Q = 2 lps = 31.7006 gal/min.
Now,
Water horse power (WHP) is given by, WHP = ……………… [Ref 13]
Therefore,
WHP = = 0.4727 HP ……………… (1)
Brake horse power is given by,
BHP = ……………… [Ref 13]

WASHER
Where,
•
η = efficiency of motor = 0.32
…………... (2)[Ref 13]

Therefore,
From (1) & (2)
BHP = = 1.4774 HP
Hence,
Centrifugal Pump of 1.5 HP was selected for pumping of water.

WASHER
BLOWER
•
Given:-
Length (L) – 3.5 m
Width (W) – 0.6 m
Height (H) – 0.9 m
ACR – 120 per hr.
Solution:-
Volume (V) = L * W * H
Therefore,
V = 3.5 * 0.6 * 0.9 = 1.89 m3 = 66.7447 Ft3
Now, CFM = ……………. [Ref 13]
Where,
CFM = Air flow (Cubic Feet per Minute).
ACR = Air change rate per hour.

WASHER
Therefore,
•
CFM = = 133.4894 Ft3/min. = 227 m3/hr.
Hence,
Blower with Air flow of 210 m3/hr. was selected.
WASHER BELT
Given:-
Solution:-
Q = A * V * 3600 * ϕ m3/hr. …………………. (1)[Ref 8]

WASHER
Where,
•
We know that,
M=Q*ρ
Therefore, Q = = = 3.2258 m3/hr. ……………. (2)
Now,
From (1) & (2)
A = = = 0.0320 m2 ………………. (3)
Here ϕ = ϕ1 * ϕ2
ϕ1 = 1 & ϕ2 = 0.56 ………………… [Ref 8]

WASHER
We
• know,
A = 0.25 * tan β * [B] 2 ………………….. (4) [Ref 8]
Where,
Therefore, from (3) & (4)
0.0320 = 0.25 * tan 10 * [B] 2
B = 900 mm …………………. (5)
Where,
P1 = Power for empty conveyor and load over horizontal distance is given by,
………………….. [Ref 8]

WASHER
P
• 2 = Power of lift (or fall) given by,

…………………….. [Ref 8]
…………………….. [Ref 8]
CB = width factor = 120.5 kg/m.
H = conveyor elevation = 3 m.

WASHER

•Now,
P1 =
P1 = = 0.0619 KW ………………….. (6)
P2 =
P2 = = 0.0163 KW ………………….. (7)
For P3 we have,
P3 = PTrippers + Pscrapers + Pmaterial +Pdischarge ...…………….. (8)[Ref 8]
PTrippers = 1.5 * V = 1.5 * 0.3 = 0.45 KW ……………….. (9)[Ref 8]
Pscrapers = 0.3 * B * V = 0.3 * 0.9 * 0.3 = 0.081 KW ……………….. (10) [Ref 8]

WASHER
•P
material = 0.16 * V * Lf = 0.16 * 0.3 * 0.9 = 0.0432 KW …………….. (11) [Ref 8]
Pdischarge = 1.5 * B * V = 1.5 * 0.9 * 0.3 = 0.405 KW …………….. (12) [Ref 8]

Therefore,
From (8), (9), (10), (11) & (12) we have,
P3 = 0.45 + 0.081 + 0.0432 + 0.405 = 0.9792 KW ……………….. (13)
Hence, from (6), (7) & (13)
PT = 0.0619 + 0.0163 + 0.9792 = 1.0574 KW
Now required motor power (Pm) = = = 1.3218 KW

Therefore, Motor Power (Pm) = 2 HP
Hence 2 HP geared motor was selected.

WASHER
• Design : CAD Model

BLANCHER
• Blancher is constructed using stainless steel (SS304) and pp

modular belt.
• A geared motor is used to drive conveyor belt.
• Blancher is divided in two parts namely hot part and cold part.
• Hot part consists of steam nozzles whereas cold part consist of
water nozzles.
• Blanching is a process in which fruits or vegetables are heated
for the purpose of inactivating enzymes; removing trapped air;
preserving color, flavor, and nutritional value.

BLANCHER
• Different types of blanching process are as follows,

 Water Blanching
 Steam Blanching
 Microwave Blanching
 Gas Blanching
• Effects on Food Quality and Blanching Indicators
 Flavor
 Texture
 Color
 Nutritional Value

BLANCHER
• Steam blanching process is used where steam is blown with the

help of nozzle on food product.
• Steam blanching consist of hot part whereas cold part consist of
chilling process in which water is used.
• Whole conveyor system is driven by 2 HP geared motor at
speed of 1 m/min to 18 m/min.

BLANCHER
CALCULATION
Given:-
Solution:-
Q = A * V * 3600 * ϕ m3/hr. …………………. (1)[Ref 8]
Where,

BLANCHER
We
• know that,
M=Q*ρ
Therefore, Q = = = 3.2258 m3/hr. ………………. (2)
Now,
From (1) & (2)
A = = = 0.0538 m2 …………………. (3)
Here ϕ = ϕ1 * ϕ2
ϕ1 = 1 & ϕ2 = 1 ………………….. [Ref 8]
We know,
A = 0.25 * tan β * [B] 2 ……………….. (4) [Ref 8]
Where,

BLANCHER
Therefore,
• from (3) & (4)
0.0538 = 0.25 * tan 10 * [B] 2
B = 1000 mm …………………. (5)
Where,
given by,
………………….. [Ref 8]

BLANCHER
•
P3 = Sum of additional power for trippers, skirtboard friction, ploughs. ….. [Ref 8]
Now,
P1 =
P1 = = 0.0645 KW ……………….. (6)
P2 =
P2 = = 9.5094 * 10-4 KW ………………….. (7)

BLANCHER
For P3 we have,
P3 = PTrippers + Pscrapers + Pmaterial +Pdischarge …………….. (8)[Ref 8]
PTrippers = 1.5 * V = 1.5 * 0.3 = 0.45 KW …………….. (9)[Ref 8]
Pscrapers = 0.3 * B * V = 0.3 * 1 * 0.3 = 0.09 KW …………….. (10) [Ref

8]
Pmaterial = 0.16 * V * Lf = 0.16 * 0.3 * 1 = 0.048 KW …………….. (11) [Ref 8]
Pdischarge = 1.5 * B * V = 1.5 * 1 * 0.3 = 0.45 KW …………….. (12) [Ref 8]

Therefore,
From (8), (9), (10), (11) & (12) we have,
P3 = 0.45 + 0.09 + 0.048+ 0.45 = 1.038 KW ……………….. (13)
Hence, from (6), (7) & (13)
PT = 0.0645 + 9.5094 * 10-4 + 1.038 = 1.1034 KW
BLANCHER

•Now
Therefore,
Hence 2 HP geared motor was selected for conveying system.

BLANCHER
• Design: CAD model

CHILLER
• Chiller as name suggests is used for chilling purposed.

• Chiller is constructed using stainless steel (SS304) and pp
modular belt.
• Chiller has cold water spraying nozzles as shown in figure.
• Chiller consist of 2 HP geared motor which drives belt at 1
m/min to 18 m/min.
• An inspection hole is provided on chiller as shown in figure.

CHILLER
CALCULATION
Given:-
Solution:-
Q = A * V * 3600 * ϕ m3/hr. …………………. (1)[Ref 8]
Where,

CHILLER
We
• know that,
M=Q*ρ
Therefore, Q = = = 3.2258 m3/hr. ………………. (2)
Now,
From (1) & (2)
A = = = 0.0538 m2 …………………. (3)
Here ϕ = ϕ1 * ϕ2
ϕ1 = 1 & ϕ2 = 1 ………………….. [Ref 8]
We know,
A = 0.25 * tan β * [B] 2 ……………….. (4) [Ref 8]
Where,

CHILLER
Therefore,
• from (3) & (4)
0.0538 = 0.25 * tan 10 * [B] 2
B = 1000 mm …………………. (5)
Where,
given by,
………………….. [Ref 8]

CHILLER
•
P3 = Sum of additional power for trippers, skirtboard friction, ploughs. ….. [Ref 8]
Now,
P1 =
P1 = = 0.0645 KW ……………….. (6)
P2 =
P2 = = 9.5094 * 10-4 KW ………………….. (7)

CHILLER
For P3 we have,
P3 = PTrippers + Pscrapers + Pmaterial +Pdischarge …………….. (8)[Ref 8]
PTrippers = 1.5 * V = 1.5 * 0.3 = 0.45 KW …………….. (9)[Ref 8]
Pscrapers = 0.3 * B * V = 0.3 * 1 * 0.3 = 0.09 KW …………….. (10) [Ref

8]
Pmaterial = 0.16 * V * Lf = 0.16 * 0.3 * 1 = 0.048 KW …………….. (11) [Ref 8]
Pdischarge = 1.5 * B * V = 1.5 * 1 * 0.3 = 0.45 KW …………….. (12) [Ref 8]

Therefore,
From (8), (9), (10), (11) & (12) we have,
P3 = 0.45 + 0.09 + 0.048+ 0.45 = 1.038 KW ……………….. (13)
Hence, from (6), (7) & (13)
PT = 0.0645 + 9.5094 * 10-4 + 1.038 = 1.1034 KW
CHILLER

•Now
Therefore,
Hence 2 HP geared motor was selected for conveying system.

CHILLER
• Design: CAD model

DEWATERING VIBRATOR
• Vibrator machine is constructed using stainless steel (SS304).

• Vibrator machine consists of two vibration motors attached to
the structure as shown in figure.
• The main aim of dewatering vibrator is to dewater the sweetcorn
which came out from chiller.

SWEETCORN PROCESSING LINE

METHODOLOGY
Customer Data collection &

requirement Literature Review
Design Conceptual
confirmation Design
Purchase of
Final
components &
Fabrication Assembly
Testing &
Final Report
Assessment for
Submission Error Reduction

REFRENCES
1) “Design and Selecting the Proper Conveyor-Belt”, By Konakalla Naga Sri

Ananth, Vaitla Rakesh, Pothamsetty Kasi Visweswarao, IJAET, Vol. IV/
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DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• Nikam Engineer's” was established in the year 2013, at Pune

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• In India, the major importance in research and development in the agro-food

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• As food processing sector is identified as sunrise sector in India the

importance for developing food processing equipment has increased.

• Main aim is to develop food processing equipment's for sweet corn

which can perform various food processing operations.

• To reduce the cycle time and process time.

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• Food is the fundamental necessity for sustaining life.

• The processing of food is required in order to make it microbiologically

• Unpalatable or unacceptable food can be transformed into attractive

and desirable products using food processing technology.

• Food quality is an important factor for food processing industries.

category of food quality.

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• Food processing operations which are used to produce foods of

satisfactory standards and acceptable for eating quality are

 Cooling, chilling and freezing process.

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

Sr Year Author TITLE Work done

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M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• To increase the productivity

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• Materials used for the project are:

 STAINLESS STEEL (SAE 304)

 Plastic Modular Belts

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

Density 8.00 g/cm3

Melting point 1400-1450˚C

Modulus of Elasticity 193 Gpa

Thermal Conductivity 16.2 W/m.K at 100˚C

Thermal Expansion 17.2 x 10-6/K at 100˚C

Electrical Resistivity 0.072 x 10-6 Ω.m

• Some applications include:

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• Plastic modular belts are constructed using injection-molded modules

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• Repairing of modular design of plastic modular belts is easy because

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• Design and methodology consists of:

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• PP modular elevator is constructed using stainless steel

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

ϕ1 = 1 & ϕ2 = 0.56 ………..…… [Ref 8]

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M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech FINAL THESIS - Review , School of Mechanical Engineering

• Design: CAD Model