Design and Manufacture of a Groundnut Sheller

Groundnut shelling is one of the important operations in the peanut harvesting process. Indeed, one of the major constraints in the groundnut production process in developing countries is the tedious task of shelling. It is with the aim of removing this constraint that a prototype groundnut sheller was produced including the dimensioning and design of all the constituent parts. The main components of the stripper are: The frame, the threshing machine, the concave, the fan and the motor. The nominal production capacity of the machine is 378 tons per year and per season with an electric power of 1.6 HP. The cost of the machine is US$ 475, affordable for small local producers. Finally, an economic profitability study of the machine was carried out and presented. It reveals a minimum production of 2.2 tons per year and per season to pay back the initial investment cost of the acquisition.

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Dissemination of corn sheller machines to increase productivity and efficiency for corn farmer associations in Wonogiri Regency

Community Empowerment ◽

10.31603/ce.5394 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

pp. 1997-2002

Author(s):

Haikal Haikal ◽

Bambang Margono ◽

Moch Chamim ◽

Yudis Adhana Surya ◽

Zulkarnaen Ryeda Febriawan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Electric Power ◽

Community Service ◽

Production Capacity ◽

Agricultural Product ◽

Test Results ◽

Service Activity ◽

Increase Productivity ◽

Harvesting Process ◽

Corn Kernels ◽

And Training

Corn is a superior agricultural product for the Giri Harjo I farmer group, Girikikis Village, Giriwoyo District, Wonogiri. However, farmers process and peel corn manually, so it takes a more time and inefficient. In order to overcome this problem, this community service designed and made a corn sheller machine that was used to simplify and increase the productivity in the corn harvesting process. This service activity begins with the delivery of the corn sheller machine to the farmer group, then exposure and training on the use of the machine. Corn shelling is accomplished by inserting the corn into the sheller shaft, after which the grinding knife separates the corn kernels from the cob. The shelling test results show that this machine works well, is practical to use, is highly portable, the production process is faster, the corncobs are not damaged, and the electric power consumption is low. This machine has a 0.5 HP motor and a production capacity of 183 kg/hour for shelling corn kernels.

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Exergoeconomic analysis of renewable multi-generation system

WEENTECH Proceedings in Energy ◽

10.32438/wpe.1920 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 99-111

Author(s):

Vontas Alfenny Nahan ◽

Audrius Bagdanavicius ◽

Andrew McMullan

Keyword(s):

Capital Investment ◽

Combined Cycle ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Generation System ◽

Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle ◽

Heating And Cooling ◽

Integrated Gasification ◽

Exergoeconomic Analysis ◽

Main Components ◽

The Cost

In this study a new multi-generation system which generates power (electricity), thermal energy (heating and cooling) and ash for agricultural needs has been developed and analysed. The system consists of a Biomass Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (BIGCC) and an absorption chiller system. The system generates about 3.4 MW electricity, 4.9 MW of heat, 88 kW of cooling and 90 kg/h of ash. The multi-generation system has been modelled using Cycle Tempo and EES. Energy, exergy and exergoeconomic analysis of this system had been conducted and exergy costs have been calculated. The exergoeconomic study shows that gasifier, combustor, and Heat Recovery Steam Generator are the main components where the total cost rates are the highest. Exergoeconomic variables such as relative cost difference (r) and exergoeconomic factor (f) have also been calculated. Exergoeconomic factor of evaporator, combustor and condenser are 1.3%, 0.7% and 0.9%, respectively, which is considered very low, indicates that the capital cost rates are much lower than the exergy destruction cost rates. It implies that the improvement of these components could be achieved by increasing the capital investment. The exergy cost of electricity produced in the gas turbine and steam turbine is 0.1050 £/kWh and 0.1627 £/kWh, respectively. The cost of ash is 0.0031 £/kg. In some Asian countries, such as Indonesia, ash could be used as fertilizer for agriculture. Heat exergy cost is 0.0619 £/kWh for gasifier and 0.3972 £/kWh for condenser in the BIGCC system. In the AC system, the exergy cost of the heat in the condenser and absorber is about 0.2956 £/kWh and 0.5636 £/kWh, respectively. The exergy cost of cooling in the AC system is 0.4706 £/kWh. This study shows that exergoeconomic analysis is powerful tool for assessing the costs of products.

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IMPLEMENTASI JOB ORDER COSTING METHOD DALAM PERHITUNGAN HARGA POKOK PRODUKSI MAP

eBA Journal: Journal Economics, Bussines and Accounting ◽

10.32492/eba.v4i2.613 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 43-55

Author(s):

Ika Yulianti ◽

Endah Masrunik ◽

Anam Miftakhul Huda ◽

Diana Elvianita

Keyword(s):

Production Process ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Production Cost ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Cost Data ◽

Method Calculation ◽

Cost Of Production ◽

The Right ◽

The Cost

This study aims to find a comparison of the calculation of the cost of goods manufactured in the CV. Mitra Setia Blitar uses the company's method and uses the Job Order Costing (JOC) method. The method used in this study is quantitative. The types of data used are quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative data is in the form of map production cost data while qualitative data is in the form of information about map production process. The result of calculating the cost of production of the map between the two methods results in a difference of Rp. 306. Calculation using the company method is more expensive than using the Job Order Costing method. Calculation of cost of goods manufactured using the company method is Rp. 2,205,000, - or Rp. 2,205, - each unit. While using the Job Order Costing (JOC) method is Rp. 1,899,000, - or Rp 1,899, - each unit. So that the right method used in calculating the cost of production is the Job Order Costing (JOC) method

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A randomised controlled trial comparing the Cost-effectiveness of blastocyst (Day 5/6 ) versus cleavage stage (Day 3) embryo transfers in IVF-ICSI Cycles in developing countries

10.26226/morressier.5912d9efd462b8029238677f ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Randhir Singh

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Randomised Controlled Trial ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Cleavage Stage ◽

Randomised Controlled ◽

The Cost ◽

Day 3 Embryo

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Pengurangan Kadar Minyak Pada Abon Ikan Produksi Savitri Dan Tiaras Dengan Penerapan Alat Peniris Serbaguna Di Kota Kupang

JATI EMAS (Jurnal Aplikasi Teknik dan Pengabdian Masyarakat) ◽

10.36339/je.v2i2.147 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 20

Author(s):

Muntasir Muntasir ◽

Pius Weraman

Keyword(s):

Raw Material ◽

Added Value ◽

Filter Model ◽

Simulation Tools ◽

The Public ◽

Fish Meat ◽

Efficiency Increase ◽

Main Components ◽

Design And Manufacture

Community Partnership Program in small home industry of making fish floss brand "Savitri" and "Tiaras" inKupang city in the form of application of electric centrifugation filter model has been implemented. One of the problemsin the production of Savitri and Tiaras fish floss is that there is still a lot of oil in the frying product which is only drainedon a simple sieve and then placed for some time on traditional tools of filter and paper that can cause low quality and lowquality, so it is necessary to reduce the oil yield frying fish floss product. In order to increase the added value and sellingvalue of the products, it is necessary synergy between Universities and Partners in the form of application of the results ofscience and technology to the public. The main components of the composer of the versatile filter are the cylindrical plateas the bucket of the filter, the cylinder filter, the electric dynamo as the centrifuge system rotator and the load-bearingconstruction. The method of this program is the provision of materials, design and manufacture of tools, demonstrationtools and the provision of a versatile filter cylinder system centrifuge model by the team, simulation tools, specialcounseling at the location of partners and suggestions as a follow-up in the endurance of production. The output of thisprogram can provide added value in the form of the use of this tool can improve labor efficiency, increase productivitypartners by producing 40 kg to 50 kg raw material, raw fish marlin, fish meat after cleaning, processed, fried, in andpacked into 80-100 packs of fish floss with the price of Rp. 40,000.00 per package weighing 250 grams. With estimatedpartners will earn a profit of Rp 3,200,000 - 4,000,000.00 per production or 12,800,000.00 - 16,000,000.00 per month incash and consumptions, as well as the abundance of non-greasy, clean and hybrid fish products

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Renovated Water Reuse from Rapid Infiltration System

Water Quality Research Journal ◽

10.2166/wqrj.1995.015 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 111-114

Author(s):

Duan ZhenBo ◽

Wang Shang ShaoTang ◽

Li RuQi ◽

Wu XureQing ◽

Gao Erjing

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Wastewater Treatment ◽

Water Reuse ◽

The Cost

Abstract The use of renovated water from a rapid infiltration system for fish and duck farming was evaluated. It was concluded that the flesh of fish and duck was edible. The use of this approach is beneficial to the environment and economy, especially in developing countries. The production of fish and duck can offset the cost of wastewater treatment in many cases.

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The cost implication of primary prevention in the HOPE 3 trial

European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes ◽

10.1093/ehjqcco/qcz001 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 266-271

Author(s):

Andre Lamy ◽

Eva Lonn ◽

Wesley Tong ◽

Balakumar Swaminathan ◽

Hyejung Jung ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Primary Prevention ◽

Cost Saving ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Sensitivity Analyses ◽

Clinical Trial Registration ◽

Pressure Lowering ◽

The Cost ◽

Care Costs ◽

Country Specific

Abstract Aims The Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation-3 (HOPE-3) found that rosuvastatin alone or with candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) (in a subgroup with hypertension) significantly lowered cardiovascular events compared with placebo in 12 705 individuals from 21 countries at intermediate risk and without cardiovascular disease. We assessed the costs implications of implementation in primary prevention in countries at different economic levels. Methods and results Hospitalizations, procedures, study and non-study medications were documented. We applied country-specific costs to the healthcare resources consumed for each patient. We calculated the average cost per patient in US dollars for the duration of the study (5.6 years). Sensitivity analyses were also performed with cheapest equivalent substitutes. The combination of rosuvastatin with candesartan/HCT reduced total costs and was a cost-saving strategy in United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. In contrast, the treatments were more expensive in developing countries even when cheapest equivalent substitutes were used. After adjustment for gross domestic product (GDP), the costs of cheapest equivalent substitutes in proportion to the health care costs were higher in developing countries in comparison to developed countries. Conclusion Rosuvastatin and candesartan/HCT in primary prevention is a cost-saving approach in developed countries, but not in developing countries as both drugs and their cheapest equivalent substitutes are relatively more expensive despite adjustment by GDP. Reductions in costs of these drugs in developing countries are essential to make statins and blood pressure lowering drugs affordable and ensure their use. Clinical trial registration HOPE-3 ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00468923.

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Automation possibilities in a low rotation warehouse of a Belgian manufacturing plant. A case study

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201929002006 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 290 ◽

pp. 02006

Author(s):

Anca Mocan ◽

Anca Draghici

Keyword(s):

Management Team ◽

Management Teams ◽

Manufacturing Plant ◽

Health Statistics ◽

Doing Business ◽

Investment Cost ◽

Total Investment ◽

The Cost ◽

Best Fit

Lack of appropriate warehouse ergonomics is one of the leading causes of worker injuries in industry environments. As management teams are trying to reduce the cost of doing business, they look to worker’s health statistics and realize they must improve their way of operating. The paper presents a warehouse analysis done at the request of the management team of a Belgian manufacturing plant. The factory’s warehouse was audited with focus on Kanban bin weight, storage rack height and rack width to assess the ergonomic strain it causes on workers. The paper then presents possible automation options in order to find the best fit to reduce ergonomic impact, while also optimizing the total investment cost.

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