Development & Performance Evaluation of Pedal Operated Maize Sheller-A Review

Abstract

This research conducts a literature analysis on maize shelling machines, concentrating on their development and performance assessment. Post-harvest maize procedures are incomplete without the crucial phase known as maize shelling or maize threshing. Detaching the kernels of maize from their cobs is an essential procedure in this process. Currently, there are only a limited number of motorized equipment options accessible on the market. These devices are either driven by tractors or power tillers. Despite the development of many hand-operated maize shellers, these devices can only shell one cob at a time and are not designed for prolonged continuous operation. This research aimed to examine the design of current maize shelling machines and the criteria used to assess their performance. The research aimed to identify the design elements that significantly impact the operating performance of maize shellers.