Development of Semi-automatic Sunflower Roaster Machine

Abstract

This research presents a development of semi-automatic sunflower roaster machine. The objective is to design a device using the heat from the cooking gas or LPG. The machines are designed in size to the size 50 × 120 × 80 cm. Power from the motor housing 1/4 Hp with a power transmission chain. The heat from the LPG. The machine consists of an outer cylinder and the cylinder. Cylinder in the agitation for the mixing of seeds. Test results roasted volume weight of 0.5, 1 and 2 kg. at speeds of around 15 RPM. It takes to roast 30, 45 and 50 minutes, moisture averaged at 33.33, 25.33 and 12.78 percent (wet basis), average temperatures are 102.33, 85 and 104.33 °C. Gas consumption averaged at 0.38, 0.46 and 0.6 kg. The electricity is lost 0.093, 0.14 and 0.154 per unit.