Integrating of Corm Grating and Leaf Sheath Decorticating Machine

Abstract

Enset processing, in Ethiopia at present, is labour demanding and time consuming activity which calls for technology to make it efficient and lighten the burden on women. Additionally, multipurpose enste processing machine was not developed. So, engine operated enset processing machine that can grate the corm and decorticate the leaf sheath of enset was adapted. The machine was consists basically three parts; the hopper, the grating and decorticating drum. All these components are mounted on an angle iron frame that has trapezoidal shape. All machine parts that contacts with the enset while processing are food graded materials. The machine assembly is powered engine of small horse power of 5hp. Enset processing machine that can grate the corm and decorate leaf sheath of the enset was adapted. The machine was easy for fabrication, transport and can be affordable by farmers. It was recommended for conducting performance evaluation of the machine at the most produced enset farmers’ to determine the performance of the machine.

Keywords– Development, grating, decorticating and Enset

DOI: 10.7176/ISDE/15-02

Publication date: January 31^st 2025