Development of lab model machine for optimization of operational parameters

Abstract

An experimental lab model machine was fabricated to optimize the parameters which affect the performance of the cotton stalk harvesting machine. A total of 26 runs (experiments) were conducted with lab model machine as set from Response surface methodology and mean chopped length, bulk density, fineness modulus (uniformity) and machine output were calculated for each run of the collected chopped cotton stalks. Based on optimization results, peripheral speed of 57.95 ms-1 and L type blade has been selected for fabrication of cotton stalk harvesting machine.