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  • What is a palm kernel cracking and separating machine?
  • Abstract: In an attempt to ease, the production of palm kernel oil, a palm kernel cracking and separating machine was developed to crack effectively various sizes as well as to separate the palm kernel nuts from the shell.
  • Can a palm kernel nut cracking machine be used in rural areas?
  • Common traditional techniques of breaking palm kernel nuts in rural areas where it is produced involved a lots of drudgery and hazard. The goal of this research work was to design, construct and test the performance of a palm kernel nut cracking machine for local use at affordable cost.
  • Why are palm kernel cracking machines less efficient?
  • The conventional palm kernel cracking machines which typically deploy long rotating hammer for cracking was discovered to be less efficient since it misses any nuts that are not in its line of action.
  • Why is cracking and separating important in palm kernel oil production?
  • Therefore, cracking and the54% separating processes are two major operations that need serious development for drastic improvement in quality and quantity of palm kernel oil produced in Nigeria. Kernel contains 46 to and this oil is more stable than palm oil. (Derek and Wiberley, 1997).
  • Can a horizontal-shaft palm kernel cracking machine improve shelling operations?
  • In order to enhance the performance of shelling operations, we studied, appraised, and designed a horizontal-shaft palm kernel cracking machine theoretically. In implementing the project, we collected, analyzed, and synthesized the data obtained from a variety of samples of existing palm kernel cracking machines.
  • How is palm oil extracted?
  • Palm oil is extracted from the pulp and the kernel oil from the kernel. Cracking palm nuts to release the kernels is therefore a critical step that affects the quality of kernel oil.