Design and implementation of an automatic processor to increase the production of shelled fresh corn
- Karen Cuba-Vargas,
- Félix Pucuhuayla-Revatta,
- ,
- Evelyn Rondon-Jara,
- Sergio Martínez-Martínez
- Universidad Privada del Norte
Open access
Publication Information
Output type
Host publication Subtitle
"Education, Research and Leadership in Post-Pandemic Engineering: Resilient Inclusive and Sustainable Actions", LACCEI 2022Original language
SpanishPublication milestones
- Published - 2022
Publication status
Publisher
Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering InstitutionsPublication series
- Publication series name: Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
ISSN (Electronic): 2414-6390
Volume: 2022-July
ISBN (Electronic)
9786289520705Publication IDs
- Scopus: 85140032487
Host publication title
20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and TechnologyHost publication editors
- Maria M. Larrondo Petrie
- Jose Texier
- Andrea Pena
- Jose Angel Sanchez Viloria
Abstract
One of the main reasons for the low consumption of fresh shelled maize is the cost of labour and occupational accidents caused by shelling with sharp tools. On the other hand, customers prefer to buy shelled maize because it facilitates the preparation of various dishes, but they of ten cannot find it in the markets. Therefore, the objective is to propose a design of an automatic processor to increase the production of shelled fresh corn and its implementation. This automatic processor shells, weighs and packs the fresh maize kernels where product quality, time and presentation are prioritised. In addition, no operator intervention is required throughout this process. A prototype was implemented and simulations were carried out in computer-aided design programmes, as well as using Proteus Design Suite for the electronic part.