Performance Characterization and Modeling of Minisett Processing Machine

Taguchi design/optimization tool was used to carry out the performance optimization on the fabricated Yam minisett processing machine. The performance analysis results showed that the crank shaft speed, connecting rod length and the number of blades were used as functional operational parameters while the machine capacity and efficiency are the functional performance indicators of the processing machine. The results show that the machine operates at an optimal efficiency and capacity of 96.24% and 28,888 minisett/hr respectively which were obtained at a crank shaft speed of 10-80 rpm, connecting rod length of 470-540 mm and cutting blade number settings of 13, thus it was economical viable.