Design of melon de-husking and separation machine

 

Table Of Contents

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Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

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  • 1.1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Introduction &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 1.2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Description of the Design Melon &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 1.3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Principles of Operation &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 1.4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Advantages &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 1.5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Objectives &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 1.6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Scope &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 1.7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Beneficiaries &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

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  • 2.1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Review of Some Properties &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 2.2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Some Local Variety of Melon Used &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 2.3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Manual De-Husking &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 2.4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Singular Method of Manual De-Husking &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 2.5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Manual Batch Method of De-Husking &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 2.6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mechanized Method of De-Husking &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 2.7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Advantages &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 2.8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Disadvantages &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 2.9&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Melon Treatment Before De-Husking &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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  • 3.1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mechanics of Operation of Melon De-Husking</p><p>
  • 3.2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Circular Motion and Centrifugal Force (FC) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 3.3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Rotational Torque (T) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 3.4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Work Done by a Torque &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 3.5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Force Analysis on Shaft &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 3.6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Volume of Air Generated (VA) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

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  • 4.1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Design Calculations &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 4.2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Optimal De-Husking Speed &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 4.3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Angular Velocity of Ratio of the Impeller (W) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 4.4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Centrifugal Force Developed (FC) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 4.5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Torque Developed (T) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 4.6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Power Developed (P) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 4.7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Loads of Shaft of the Electric Motor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 4.8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Friction and Particle Motion &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 4.9&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Determination of the Bearing Reaction R1 and R2 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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  • 5.1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Manufacturing Processes for the Melon De-Husking</p><p>
  • 5.2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Assembly Process &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 5.3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; First Test Run &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>
  • 5.4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Second Test Run with Treated Melon &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 5.5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cost Analysis &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 5.6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conclusion &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>
  • 5.7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Recommendation &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>References &nbsp;</p> <br><p></p>

Project Abstract

The design of a melon de-husking and separation machine is crucial for improving the efficiency and productivity of melon processing in agricultural settings. Melon de-husking involves the removal of the outer rind or husk from the melon fruit to access the edible flesh inside. This process is typically labor-intensive and time-consuming when done manually, making it a prime candidate for automation through the development of a specialized machine. The de-husking and separation machine aims to streamline the melon processing workflow by automating the removal of the husk and separating the edible fruit from the waste material efficiently. The design considerations for such a machine include the selection of appropriate materials for the de-husking components to ensure durability and minimal damage to the fruit, as well as the incorporation of mechanisms for adjusting the de-husking intensity to accommodate different melon varieties. In addition to de-husking, the machine must also include mechanisms for separating the de-husked fruit from the waste husk effectively. This separation process can be achieved through the use of screens, conveyors, or air blowers to sort the fruit based on size, weight, or density. The design of these separation mechanisms is critical to ensure high efficiency in the melon processing operation. The automation of melon de-husking and separation offers numerous benefits to farmers and food processors, including increased processing speed, reduced labor costs, and improved product quality and consistency. By developing a reliable and efficient de-husking machine, farmers can enhance their overall productivity and competitiveness in the market. The design process for the melon de-husking and separation machine involves a combination of mechanical engineering principles, material science, and automation technologies. Prototyping and testing of the machine design are essential steps to validate its performance and efficiency in a real-world melon processing environment. Overall, the design of a melon de-husking and separation machine represents a significant advancement in agricultural technology, offering a practical solution to the challenges associated with manual melon processing. Through careful consideration of design requirements and thorough testing, the developed machine has the potential to revolutionize melon processing operations and benefit farmers and food processors alike.

Project Overview

<p> </p><p><strong>1.1 INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nigeria is an agricultural nation. Melon (Citrullus Vulgaris) is widely cultivated in Nigeria, among other seedlings during the planting season yearly. Several tones of the melon seeds are gathered each harvesting period but only very low percentage of the total harvest are dried by atmospheric draught and bagged for storage. High percentage waste is encored due to lack of good processing and storage facilities.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Melon when properly processed yields a lot of by-products, which could be used as food or as raw material for small and large scale industrial manufacture melon is highly enriched with oil. It has about 45% oil content. The oil could be extracted to form a very good source of vegetable oil.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; After pressing out the oil, the remaining product can be used as food for human of as an additive in agro-feed manufacture. Melon without oil can be grounded and used as thickener or binder in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The outside shell of the melon seeds when properly harvested in large quantity can equally be used in preparation of agric feed. The shell has about (12-55) MJ/kg calorific value and therefore can be used as a source of energy for industrial use.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The major problems encountered in the processing of melon seeds are the removal of the yellow outside shell and the separation of the broken shells form the white seeds. Locally as at now, manual approach is used for the de-husking and separation. The consequence of this is low productivity, increase in processing time, and increase in human labour.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A mechanized method of de – husking and separation will definitely increase productivity, reduce processing time and bring down human labour input to the minimum.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; These problems arising form the manual de-husking and separation of the melon white seed from the shell necessitated the idea of designing, constructing and testing a melon de-husking and separation machine for our local communities and industries.</p><p><strong>1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE DESIGNED MELON</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; DE-HUSKING AND SEPARATION MACHINE</strong></p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The assembly drawing of the designed de-husking and separation is shown in appendix.</p><p>The machine consists of the following components namely.</p><p>1) &nbsp; Impeller</p><p>2) &nbsp; Inlet hopper</p><p>3) &nbsp; De-husking casing</p><p>4) &nbsp; Inlet channel</p><p>5) &nbsp; Casing cover</p><p>6) &nbsp; Chequer linings</p><p>7) &nbsp; Exit channel</p><p>8) &nbsp; &nbsp;Adapter</p><p>9) &nbsp; &nbsp;Blower</p><p>10) Electric Motor</p><p>11) Structural Stand</p><p>12) Blower Casing</p><p>13) Blower Impeller</p><p>14) Blower Casing Cover</p><p>15) Blower Suction Channel</p><p>16) Air exit channel</p><p>17) Blower mounting base</p><p>18) Flange bearings</p><p>19) Bolts and Nuts</p><p>20) Blower shaft</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The de-husking impeller is housed by the de-husking casing. The casing is lined with cylindrical chequers. The cylindrical impeller is mounted very closely to the inside walls of the cylindrical casing leaving a minimal gap to contain the melon seeds as they flow through this gap from inlet channel to the exit channel. The casing is covered with a cover plate. The impeller is connected to the shaft of the electric motor through an adapter. The blower impeller is housed by the blower casing. The blower sucks air from outside through the suction channel and the impeller forces the air through exist channel as required. All the arrangements of the machine are carried by the structural base. Bolts and nuts are used to ensure proper mounting of components on the structural base.</p><p><strong>1.3 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION &nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The principle used by this machine to achieve the melon de-husking is attrition and density differential between the cracked shells and the white seeds is applied to achieve the required separation.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The electric motor provides the primary motion which rotates the de-husking impeller. The melons are introduced through the inlet hopper of gravity. The melons are directed to flow towards the walls of the casing to the chequers. The rotating impeller then rub the melons on the chequers in the direction of rotation of the impeller. The melon must be properly treated with water (moisture) arieated properly before de-husking.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The rubbing action peels the shells of the melons and equally move them along with the broken shells in the direction of rotation to the exit channel.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The blower shaft transmits motion from the electric motor to the blower impeller, thereby delivering certain quantity of air which is channel to meet the broken shells and white seeds coming out from the de-husking casing.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The broken shells being lighter than the white seeds are carried away by the air to a different direction while the white seeds move into a receiver where they are collected.</p><p><strong>1.4 ADVANTAGES</strong></p><p>i) The machine combines two processes in one ie de-</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Husking and separation.</p><p>ii. The machine is portable and occupies</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; very little space.</p><p>iv. The machine is cheap when constructed locally,</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; compared to cost of importation.</p><p>v. The machine can be confidently be driven by a</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; single phase electric motor thereby making power</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; consumption rate very low.</p><p>Vi. De-husking and separation time is highly</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; reduced by using this machine. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>vii. Labour input in de-husking and separation is also</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;drastically reduced.</p><p>viii. Productivity in de-husking and separation is</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; highly increased.</p><p><strong>1.5 OBJECTIVE</strong></p><p>(i) The objective of this project is to design, fabricate and test a melon de-husking and separation machine in order to increase productivity in melon processing and reduce human labour of manual de-husking and separation to the bearest minimum.</p><p>(ii) This project will improve the living standard of million of rural dweller who may engage in melon processing.</p><p>(iii) It will encourage the growth of small and medium scale industrial enterprise in the agric – processing nation wide.</p><p>(iv) This project will contribute to the overall economic development of the nation by encouraging indigenous engineers technologists and technicians in designing, fabricating and testing of processing machines.</p><p><strong>1.6 SCOPE</strong></p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; This machine only handles treated melon. The designed machine is expected to de-husk and separate about 450 kg of melon in an hours work. This is result in about 3, 600kg or 3.6 tonnes in eight (8) hours work.</p><p><strong>1.7 BENEFICIARIES</strong></p><p>i) The major beneficiaries of this project are rural dweller who might engage themselves in melon processing.</p><p>&nbsp;ii) Small, and medium scale agro-industrial set up who produce products like vegetable oil and food items.</p><p>iii) Chemical and pharmaceutical industries who might be using extracts from melon as binders, thickeners for drugs etc.</p><p>iv) Agro – feed industries who might be using melon as additive in feed production</p> <br><p></p>
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