Community-driven engineering: Designing and constructing a mixing machine for organic fertilizer pellets from cricket dung
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Results demonstrated effective pellet formation with moisture content averaging 28.66-32.57% wb. Optimal performance was observed at a mixing speed of 75 rpm and a pelletizing speed of 350 rpm, achieving a production rate of 160.85±0.53 kg/hr. Production losses were minimal, with an average residual pellet percentage of 0.87±1.47% and an efficiency of 96.44±1.63%. The machine appears suitable for efficient community-level organic fertilizer production. Future research should focus on examining productivity factors, the long-term impacts of the process on sustainability and quality, and potential design improvements for enhanced transportability, such as tractor attachments, to better support farmers across various agricultural contexts.
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