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Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of a Small-Scale Integrated Saba Banana Flour Mill

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This paper presents a Small-Scale Integrated Saba Banana Flour Mill designed to support small-scale farmers in tropical regions by offering an affordable milling solution.The study assessed different dehydrator and flour mill treatments to optimize performance, finding that the dehydrator had a maximum efficiency of 60% and the flour mill 84.56%.Economic analysis revealed low operating costs, a high return rate of 142.26%, and a short payback period of 0.72 years.The mill shows improved banana processing efficiency and strengthens the economic stability of small farming communities.

Source: Proceedings of International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering & Sciences (IEICES)

DOI: 10.5109/7323412

Authors: Joan Jane J. Sanchez, Rachel Dawn L. Acero, Vynce Gale F. Jabian

Institution: Caraga State University

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, No poverty

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404653673