2 publications

• Published Subscription 28 Aug 2019

  Influence of Cutting Angle on the Performance of an Orange Peeling Machine

  By Buliaminu Kareem, J. O. Fasan, P O. Ayeni

  Abstract: Growing demand for oranges for domestic and industrial uses requires a device that would peel the oranges at minimum cost, stress and time. Reduction in cost and stress can be meaningful only if the peeling time is minimised. Orange peeling machine was developed by taking into consideration effective choice of peeling tool component to enhance savings in peeling time. Tool holding system was made flexible to accommodate variation in set …

  Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–14 Read article →

• Published Subscription 5 Sep 2018

  Performance Optimisation of Counter-Directional Orange Peeling Machine

  By Buliaminu Kareem

  Abstract: The machine was designed to comprise components including frame, cutting tool/post, jaws, clamp, compression and lock, which were assembled together after fabrication. The machine is clampable on the flat surface. The machine can hold an orange centrally with the aid of two jaws located at both ends of the machine. The cutting tool has a curve like profile and helps in ensuring the cutting tool follows the orange counter-directional as …

  Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 63–72 Read article →