Research of dynamic processes at cutting forest materials on horizontal band saw equipment

Abstract For processing small-scale wood, as well as wood from logging and sanitary logging, small enterprises are created that use fairly large and expensive band saws of various foreign firms and domestic production, which have a high energy intensity of the technological process. In this regard, the development of a resource-saving band saw machine that improves the quality of saw products and reduces the energy intensity of the technological process is an urgent task for the timber processing industry. To study the dynamics of the process of sawing wood on a horizontal band saw, it is necessary to create its dynamic model, which is a mathematical description of the interaction of the cutting process and the equivalent elastic system of the machine. The problem of the quality of wood sawing is both the accuracy of processing and the roughness of the surface to be processed. To assess the accuracy of wood sawing, two indicators were used: average and maximum undulation. As a result of the research, a new design of the band saw was developed using a dynamic model, which ensures resource saving, reducing the energy intensity of the technological process and improving the quality of the resulting saw products.

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Quality Changes during Storage of Burkina (a Millet and Milk-based) Drink

Asian Food Science Journal ◽

10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i230146 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Ampofo-Asiama Jerry ◽

Mamudu Hafusatu ◽

Helen Oluchi Emeruwa ◽

Owusu Fokuo Kant ◽

Quaye Bright

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Content ◽

Storage Temperature ◽

Energy Content ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Storage Conditions ◽

High Energy ◽

Small Scale ◽

Content Quality ◽

Different Temperatures

Burkina, a drink prepared from millet and milk, is gaining economic attention in Ghana due to its perceived nutritious nature and high energy content. The drink which is produced on a small-scale is usually vended without proper control of storage conditions leading to rapid loss of quality. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of storing burkina at different temperatures (4 and 30°C) on the microbial and physicochemical (pH, titratable acidity, brix and phenolic content) quality of the drink. The pH, titratable acidity, brix and phenolic content of freshly prepared burkina were 3.65, 0.49%, 2.05 and 0.26 mg GAE/100 g, respectively. Although, changes were observed, storage temperature did not have a significant effect on the physicochemical quality of burkina. The initial load of aerobic mesophiles, lactic acid bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae, and yeast and moulds in the freshly prepared Burkina were 6.45, 5.49, 2.58 and 4.45 log cfu/mL, respectively. Storage at the higher temperature resulted in an increased microbial load within 48 h, leading to faster spoilage, with only marginal increases observed at the lower storage temperature.

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DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINING (EDM) USING SOLENOID ACTUATOR FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE

SINERGI ◽

10.22441/sinergi.2021.3.005 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 279

Author(s):

Kushendarsyah Saptaji ◽

Arnaz Asa Sholeh ◽

Gigih Priyandoko ◽

Ignatius Budi Hadisujoto

Keyword(s):

Electric Discharge ◽

Low Cost ◽

Electrical Current ◽

High Energy ◽

Small Scale ◽

Electric Discharge Machining ◽

Laboratory Activity ◽

Solenoid Actuator ◽

Advanced Machining

The increasing number of materials with variation in properties, especially hard-to-cut, leads to the need for an advanced machining method to process such material. Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) is one of the advanced machining methods widely used for hard-to-cut alloys. The EDM process uses an electrode as the conductor of electrical current to erode the metal alloys and is supported by other components. Due to EDM's high cost and high energy consumption, developing a low-cost EDM and simpler EDM setup is necessary, especially for educational purposes in laboratory activity. However, the EDM design and setup required to produce the desired “spark” have always been a challenge for researchers and manufacturers. In this research, a small-scale EDM setup was built. A solenoid actuator is used to generate simple mechanical movement. The movement is used to control the gap between the workpiece and the electrode to produce a spark. The solenoid actuator is used because of its low cost and simple mechanism. The proposed EDM setup is successfully fabricated and works appropriately by generating sparks and a hole cavity during the process. There are six cavity holes produced in mild steel workpiece during the experiments with various parameters such as current (5A, 7A, and 10A) and frequency (10 Hz and 20 Hz). The varied parameter shows that the higher current and lower frequency removed more materials. In contrast, the higher frequency produced a better quality of the cavity hole. However, the lack of flushing quality on the material debris during the process results in the formation of excess metals around the edge of the hole.

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EVALUATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF MACHINE-BUILDING ENTERPRISES ON THE BASIS OF THE INTEGRATED INDICATOR

Herald UNU. International Economic Relations And World Economy ◽

10.32782/2413-9971/2021-38-12 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yevheniia Makazan ◽

Oleksandr Veremeenko

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Energy Consumption ◽

Energy Intensity ◽

World Market ◽

High Energy ◽

Machine Building ◽

Energy Resources ◽

Resource Saving ◽

The World ◽

Building Enterprises

Summary. One of the main factors in ensuring the energy security of a manufacturing enterprise is to reduce the energy intensity of manufactured products. The world's leading countries have significantly reduced energy consumption in recent years. And domestic enterprises, today, remain one of the least energy efficient in the world. A significant part of energy resources is spent due to depreciation of fixed assets and obsolete equipment. Today, the economical and efficient use of energy is one of the main issues that need to be solved. After all, the lower the level of use of energy resources, the more efficient the production, and the more competitive the products on the world market. Therefore, in order to assess the level of energy efficiency, we have systematized economic indicators that characterize the use of energy resources in the enterprise. Based on them, the structure of an integrated indicator of the level of energy efficiency of a machine-building enterprise is proposed. The structure includes four groups, which in turn include from two to four indicators. The first group of indicators characterizes the energy efficiency of the enterprise, the second - innovative activities in the direction of energy efficiency, the third - investment activities, the fourth - the socio-environmental consequences of the introduction of resource-saving technologies. An algorithm for determining the level of energy efficiency of machine-building enterprises based on the principles of systems analysis, which is based on integrated assessment, is also proposed. The implementation of the proposed algorithm will determine the level of energy efficiency of the enterprise and identify possible ways to reduce energy consumption. The proposed algorithm was tested at four machine-building enterprises of the Zaporizhia region and the obtained results were substantiated. It is established that the level of energy efficiency of the studied machine-building enterprises is very low. Which indicates the irrational use of energy and, accordingly, the very high energy intensity of the products.

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Study of the effectiveness of the applicator DRAGON 6000 for application of liquid CAS fertilizers in resource-saving technology

Technical and technological aspects of development and testing of new machinery and technologies for agriculture of Ukraine ◽

10.31473/2305-5987-2020-2-27(41)-25 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

L. Shustik ◽

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N. Nilova ◽

S. Stepchenko ◽

S. Sidorenko ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Liquid Nitrogen ◽

Technological Process ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Information Resources ◽

Nitrogen Fertilizers ◽

Mineral Fertilizers ◽

Depth Of Penetration ◽

Resource Saving ◽

Wide Range

The purpose of research. Analysis of the advantages and determination of the efficiency of machines for subsoil application of liquid nitrogen fertilizers in resource-saving technologies by evaluating the quality of the DRAGON 6000 applicator. Research methods: theoretical (analysis and synthesis of information resources); experimental field; statistical (mathematical processing of research results) according to generally accepted methods. Results. Experimental studies of the influence of the speed modes of the injector wheel of the DRAGON 6000 applicator for application of liquid nitrogen fertilizers CAS on the quality of the technological process were carried out. It is established that during radical fertilization with liquid fertilizers of corn crops with a row spacing of 70 cm the unit is able to provide a daily yield of 120 hectares in 16-row performance and projected 180 ha - in 24-row, provided proper organization of work and staff training. It is noted that in the conditions of growth of prices for mineral fertilizers and climate change introduction of ecological approaches and resource-saving technology of entering CAS on the basis of the DRAGON 6000 applicator is an urgent task which will allow to compete successfully in the world market. Conclusions. Analytical review of domestic and foreign information resources confirms that the technology of subsoil application of liquid mineral fertilizers, in particular urea-ammonia mixtures (CAS), compared with the application of dry and other liquid fertilizers, is becoming more widespread due to better efficiency, which is a derivative of plant nutrition, rational positioning of fertilizers at the required depth, minimization of evaporation losses, improved drought resistance in the cultivation of crops, and also has significant benefits by reducing losses of active substance, ease of adjustment and management of the work process. Studies have confirmed the possibility of providing the presented design of the machine a constant depth of penetration of needles into the soil with a wide range of humidity and different speeds, as well as the ability to choose rational protection zone for cultivation of corn plants without damage to achieve acceptable efficiency of liquid fertilizers. LLC "ROPA-UKRAINE" presents to the market to consumers the applicator of the Ukrainian production DRAGON 6000 which passed production check on the area of 500 hectares during continuous entering of liquid fertilizers of CAS on vegetative plants of wheat and in the course of interrow (radical) entering of CAS on corn crops. 1100 hectares. With a change of speed in the range (5… 10) km / h, in difficult conditions of work at excess soil moisture, the DRAGON 6000 applicator stably provides depth of entering into soil of needles 6 cm long on depth of 4,9 cm in a protective zone on distance 5 cm from the stems. Under these conditions, the fixation of fertilizers is high quality, and damage to plants is not observed. According to the results of experimental research, the applicator guarantees high indicators of technological reliability and quality of the technological process, has good transport characteristics and lateral stability when driving on field roads.

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TECHNOLOGY OF CULTIVATION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE HARVEST AND QUALITY OF FRUITS OF WATERMELON

EurasianUnionScientists ◽

10.31618/esu.2413-9335.2020.10.74.799 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (5(74)) ◽

pp. 25-29

Author(s):

T.A. Sannikova ◽

V.A. Machulkina ◽

A.V. Gulin

Keyword(s):

Physical Properties ◽

Technological Process ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Farming Systems ◽

Resource Saving ◽

Soil Aeration ◽

Stage Of Development ◽

Moisture Supply ◽

Market Relations

In modern farming systems the basis of the technology of cultivation of crops, becomes the regulation of the physical properties of the soil, the moisture supply of plants, the control of weeds, diseases and pests. Therefore, the introduction of resource-saving elements of technology for the care of watermelon crops, allowing to obtain stable yields remain relevant at this stage of development of market relations. It has been established that in order to increase the yield of watermelon fruits, it is necessary to carry out up to 4 cultivations that promote soil aeration and the destruction of weeds during the period of growth and development of plants. It was revealed that the best is differential watering, in which the standard yield is from 92.8% to 96.8%. Based on the systematization of the scientifically-based data obtained, the VNIIOOB staff developed OST 10316-2002 Food melons. Typical technological process, whichis approved and put into operation in Russia.

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PROSPECTS OF OBTAINING ALTERNATIVE FUEL FROM VARIOUS BIOMASS AND WASTE SPECIES IN AZERBAIJAN

Alternative Energy and Ecology (ISJAEE) ◽

10.15518/isjaee.2019.01-03.025-041 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 25-41

Author(s):

O. M. Salamov ◽

F. F. Aliyev

Keyword(s):

Power Plants ◽

Energy Intensity ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Calorific Value ◽

High Energy ◽

Energy Sector ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Mineral Fertilizers ◽

Gaseous Fuels

The paper discusses the possibility of obtaining liquid and gaseous fuels from different types of biomass (BM) and combustible solid waste (CSW) of various origins. The available world reserves of traditional types of fuel are analyzed and a number of environmental shortcomings that created during their use are indicated. The tables present the data on the conditional calorific value (CCV) of the main traditional and alternative types of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels which compared with CCV of various types of BM and CSW. Possible methods for utilization of BM and CSW are analyzed, as well as the methods for converting them into alternative types of fuel, especially into combustible gases.Reliable information is given on the available oil and gas reserves in Azerbaijan. As a result of the research, it was revealed that the currently available oil reserves of Azerbaijan can completely dry out after 33.5 years, and gas reserves–after 117 years, without taking into account the growth rates of the exported part of these fuels to European countries. In order to fix this situation, first of all it is necessary to use as much as possible alternative and renewable energy sources, especially wind power plants (WPP) and solar photovoltaic energy sources (SFES) in the energy sector of the republic. Azerbaijan has large reserves of solar and wind energy. In addition, all regions of the country have large reserves of BM, and in the big cities, especially in industrial ones, there are CSW from which through pyrolysis and gasification is possible to obtain a high-quality combustible gas mixture, comprising: H2 + CO + CH4, with the least amount of harmful waste. The remains of the reaction of thermochemical decomposition of BM and CSW to combustible gases can also be used as mineral fertilizers in agriculture. The available and projected resources of Azerbaijan for the BM and the CSW are given, as well as their assumed energy intensity in the energy sector of the republic.Given the high energy intensity of the pyrolysis and gasification of the BM and CSW, at the present time for carrying out these reactions, the high-temperature solar installations with limited power are used as energy sources, and further preference is given to the use of WPP and SFES on industrial scale.

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CONTROL IN REAL TIME THE DENSITY OF PRODUCT AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS OF SUGAR PRODUCTION

STATE AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF AGRIBUSINESS. In the frame of the XXIII Agribusiness Forum of the South of Russia and the Exhibition «Interagromash» Volume 1 ◽

10.23947/interagro.2020.1.630-632 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

S.B. Kudryashev ◽

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N.S. Assev ◽

R.D. Belashov ◽

V.A. Naumenko ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Real Time ◽

Technological Process ◽

Sugar Industry ◽

Sugar Production ◽

Production Processes ◽

Quality Of Products

The article is devoted to solving one of the most important problems of the development of the sugar industry in Russia – the modernization of sugar production processes. Today, sugar production is actively being modernized, shifting most of its processes to the path of avomatization and optimization to improve the quality of products. This article describes one of the main ways to obtain information about the concentration of sucrose in syrup in the production of sugar.

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PENGUATAN KAPASITAS WIRAUSAHAWAN MIKRO MENGGUNAKAN METODE PENDAMPINGAN DI DESA MEKARGALIH, KECAMATAN JATINANGOR, KABUPATEN SUMEDANG

Dharmakarya ◽

10.24198/dharmakarya.v9i2.25080 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Author(s):

RUDI Saprudin DARWIS

Keyword(s):

Service Learning ◽

Business Development ◽

Small Scale ◽

Learning Program ◽

Student Service

ABSTRACTWeaknesses that are still commonly found in the businesses carried out by MSME entrepreneurs are the weakness of business accounting and packaging. Small scale business with limited marketing is seen as not requiring bookkeeping in its management and does not require packaging that is too good. This is the basis for the need for assistance to improve the capacity of MSME actors. Improving the capacity of MSME actors individually is done using the mentoring method. The choice to use a mentoring method to increase business productivity. Assistance was carried out with students of SMEs during the student service-learning program in Mekargalih Village, Jatinangor District, Sumedang Regency. Bookkeeping assistance is carried out by students by carrying out bookkeeping practices together so that the community can continue to learn good bookkeeping methods. Likewise, assistance in improving the quality of shredded chili packaging. Students help SMEs in designing packaging that will be used on their products. The assistance process is considered effective in supporting the business development of MSME entrepreneurs because the process can be carried out intensively. ABSTRAKKelemahan yang masih banyak ditemui pada usaha-usaha yang dilakukan pelaku UMKM adalah lemahnya pembukuan usaha dan pengemasannya. Skala usaha yang kecil dengan pemasaran yang terbatas dipandang tidak memerlukan pembukuan dalam pengelolaanya serta tidak memerlukan pengemasan yang terlalu bagus. Hal ini menjadi dasar perlunya dilakukan pendampingan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas pelaku UMKM. Peningkatan kapasitas pelaku UMKM secara perorangan dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode pendampingan. Pilihan untuk menggunakan metode pendampingan dalam meningkatkan produktivitas usahanya. Pendampingan dilakukan bersama mahasiswa terhadap pelaku UMKM selama pelaksanaan KKN mahasiswa di Desa Mekargalih, Kecamatan Jatinangor, Kabupaten Sumedang. Pendampingan pembukuan dilakukan mahasiswa dengan cara melakukan praktik pembukuan bersama-sama sehingga masyarakat bisa terus mempelajari cara pembukuan yang baik. Demikian juga dengan pendampingan dalam peningkatan mutu kualitas kemasan abon cabe. Mahasiswa membantu pelaku UMKM dalam merancang kemasan yang akan digunakan pada produknya. Proses pendampingan dinilai efektif dalam mendukung pengembangan usaha pelaku UMKM karena proses bisa dilakukan secara intensif.

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