Design and Development of a tomato Slicing Machine

Authors

  • Kamaldeen Oladimeji Salaudeen

    Nigerian Stored Products Research Istitute

  • Awagu E. F.

Received date: November 23, 2012

Accepted date: December 7, 2012

Published date: December 26, 2012

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v2i1.569

Abstract

Principle of slicing was reviewed and tomato slicing machine was developed based on appropriate technology. Locally available materials like wood, stainless steel and mild steel were used in the fabrication. The machine was made to cut tomatoes in 2cm thickness. The capacity of the machine is 540.09g per minute and its performance efficiency is 70%.

Author Biography

  • Kamaldeen Oladimeji Salaudeen, Nigerian Stored Products Research Istitute
    Agric Engineering Department and I am a Research Officer II

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How to Cite

Salaudeen, K. O., & E. F., A. (2012). Design and Development of a tomato Slicing Machine. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2(1), 57-62. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v2i1.569

Received date: November 23, 2012

Accepted date: December 7, 2012

Published date: December 26, 2012