IJRME - International Journal of Research in Mechanical Engineering ISSN: 2349-3860 IJRME - International Journal of Research in Mechanical Engineering Volume: 04 Issue: 01 2017 www.researchscript.com 5 DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATIC SORTING MACHINE FOR COOKED & DRIED TURMERIC RHIZOMES Arjun Arun Kadam 1 | N.K.Chhapkhane 2 1 (M.Tech Scholar, Rajarambapu Institute Technology, Sangli, Maharashtra, India., arjunkadamforu@gmail.com) 2 (Dept of Mechanical, Professor, Rajarambapu Institute Tech., Maharashtra, India. narendra.chhapkhane@ritindia.edu) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract—India is a leading nation in a turmeric production. Size is the most important feature for accurate sorting of a turmeric rhizome. Because of the growing need to supply a high quality turmeric rhizomes with in short time, automatic sorting machine of a turmeric rhizomes is the priority of many Indian farmers. The Indian farmers used to a turmeric rhizomes sorting in conventional processes and this processes is time consuming. In this paper the different concepts to develop in a turmeric rhizomes sorting. The selecting the one out of these concept and develop the prototype and do a successful testing a turmeric rhizomes sorting process using image processing as per required parameters. The frame on which sorting machine is mounted is very rigid and can withstand machine weight. Radial & axial forces acting on a conveyor assembly are negligible and therefore life of various mountings such as ball bearings, pulleys, idlers etc. is very long. This makes machine more durable. The sorting efficiency increases if we comparing a conventional process and the new process by up to 70 %. The final design is a compact also a less cost machine which can be also used to another dry fruits sorting. The aim of project comes under the important parameter i.e. automatic turmeric sorting machine for cooked and dried turmeric rhizomes. The main object of a dissertation is to develop a sorting machine by using image processing and give the maximum efficiency of a turmeric rhizome sorting. Keywords— Development;Sorting;Machine;Turmeric rhizomes ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. INTRODUCTION India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. Indian farmers even today use the same traditional methods used for turmeric sorting in agricultural works. 8 to 10 workers are required to sort approximately 200 kg Turmeric rhizome per day. The sorting is the most important feature for accurate classification, Because of the ever growing need to supply a high quality food within short period of time. Many required automated grading system. In this context, the field of automation and machine vision comes to play the important role in agriculture. The process of sorting of the turmeric is time consuming and labor intensive process. To overcome the issue of non-availability of laborers and for timely sorting of turmeric, there is a need for automatic sorting machine with higher output. 2. OBJECTIVES: • To use of latest technologies in agricultural sector. • To reduce human efforts and time. • To provide farmers with low cost and highly efficient sorting machine. • To keep the design portable and simple. • Should not require any complex manufacturing process. • So as to minimize the total fabrication cost. 3. STEPS IN PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Concept Development, Identify Customer Needs, Establish Target Specifications, Concepts Generation, Concept selection, Setting final Specifications, Economic Analysis, Plan for Remaining Development Project, System Level Design, Detail Design, Testing and Refinement, Production Ramp-up 3.1 Identifying Customer Needs • The sorting of turmeric rhizomes faster than by conventional processes. • The sorting machine drives on tractors attachment. • The sorting machine not only works on turmeric rhizomes but also work on another product. • The sorting machine is comfortable to use. • The sorting machine Easy to operate • The sorting machine works on each situation. • The sorting rate is high. 3.2 Design Challenges • Irregular shape of turmeric rhizome • Getting single rhizome at a given rate is difficult due to variation in size • The dimensions of the electronic component were not known so reserving a proper space for them was a challenge • Ample light is required for the image processing which was not satisfactory for many of the design concepts.Vibration providing mechanism was a heavy assembly hence its placement was a tedious task Figure 1: Proposed Work Layout