Design and Construction of an Integrated Mechanized Cassava Mash and Garri Sifter (Sieve)

•           TABLE OF CONTENTSABSTRACT TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES 

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

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• 1.1General Introduction 
• 1.2Economic Importance 
• 1.3Problem Identification 
• 1.4Objectives 
• 1.5Project Justification 

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

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• 2.1History of Cassava Production in West Africa 
• 2.2Garri Production from Cassava 
• 2.3Sifting of Cassava Mash and Garri 
• 2.4Traditional Methods of Sieving Cassava mash and Garri 2.
• 4.1Hand Held sieve 2.
• 4.2Wooden Column Sieve 
• 2.5Mechanized Method of Sifting Cassava Mash and Garri 2.
• 5.1Use of Mechanized Grater 2.
• 5.2Mechanical Sieve Shaker 2.
• 5.3Mechanized Cassava Mash Sifter 2.
• 5.4Mechanized Garri Sifter 
• 2.6Cassava Lump Sieving Machine Designed and Fabricated at the University of Ilorin 
• 2.7The New Cassava Mash/ Garri Sifter 

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• AND DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS  
• 3.1Description of the Machine 
• 3.2Principle of Operation 
• 3.3Design Consideration and Material Selection 
• 3.4Design Calculations 
• 3.41Volume of Hopper 3.
• 4.2Mass of Grating Chamber 3.
• 4.3Mass of Sifting chamber 3.
• 4.4Force Required to Drive both Chambers 3.
• 4.5Pulley Speed for both Chambers 3.
• 4.6Power Required by Machine 3.
• 4.7Power Required by the Electric Motor 3.
• 4.8Belt Design 3.
• 4.9Shaft Design 
• 3.5Machine Elements 
• 3.6Fabrication Process and Techniques 

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 
• 4.1Testing of Machine 4.
• 1.1Moisture Content of Cassava Mash 4.
• 1.2Grating Efficiency 4.
• 1.3Sieving Efficiency 4.
• 1.4Weight Loss Efficiency 4.
• 1.5Capacity of Machine 
• 4.2Results of the Evaluation Process 
• 4.3Discussion 
• 4.4Cost Analysis 

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• AND RECOMMENDATIONS 
• 5.1Conclusion 
• 5.2Suggested Recommendations REFERENCES