UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF AN OYSTER SHELL GRINDING MACHINE

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of

Methods of Research for ME (NME 427-1MET) for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Submitted by:

Yap, Danilo Jr. R.

March 2016
 Chapter 3-Methodology

This chapter presents the methods on how the data from experiment are gathered and

analyzed. It explains also how the Oyster Shell Grinding Machine was fabricated. Finally, the

system design is briefly discussed with the use of diagrams.

3.1 Research Methodology

This study uses an experimental methodology. Experimental research is known to be a

true research where researchers manipulate some variables to produce data. It examines specific

set of circumstances and its ultimate goal is to relate the results to a particular situation. It uses

data directly to the actual application and seeks immediate solution to the problems. This

research aims to answer the necessity for an oyster shell grinding machine that will utilize the

oyster shell waste that has been a problem in the locality of Obando, Bulacan.

3.2 Data Processing and Analysis

3.3 Fabrication and Design of Oyster Shell Grinding Machine

Figure 1. The Oyster Shell Grinding Machine (front side)

Figure 2. The Oyster Shell Grinding Machine (back side)
Figure 3. Machine Frame
Figure 4. Inlet Tray and Milling Chamber
Figure 5. Driver and Driven Assembly
Figure 6. Hammer Assembly
Project Components

1. Inlet tray/Hopper: This is the pathway through which the material to be grinded will be

poured into the machine. Along with a chamber gate, it is used to regulate the flow of feed

into the crushing chamber of the hammer mill. The inlet tray was fabricated with a 3mm

thick metal plate (Mild steel).

2. Rotor: This is shaft of 30mm diameter that is holding the hammers/ beaters.

3. Crushing chamber: This is a unit which contains the rotor that holds the beaters and the

screen for sieving. The walls of the crushing chamber are made of 3mm thick metal plate

(Mild steel).

4. Hammers/Beaters: This is the medium used to grind the materials being fed in the machine.

The hammers/beaters are rectangular metals with thickness of 6mm. Hammers of sizes of 50

mm wide and 100 mm long will with a drill hole of 12mm at 30mm interval from both ends

will be used.

5. Screen: The screen act as a sieve for grinded materials before it will be finally discharged. It

was fabricated with 6mm thickness metal plate with many drilled hole which will act as the

sieve for the grinded material.

6. Bearings: The bearings provide sliding motion between the main shaft and the shaft holding

the hammers.

7. Discharge: This is the section through which the grinded material will be passed out it will

also be made with a 3mm thickness metal sheet.

8. Machine frame: This is the platform on which the whole machine will be mounted. It was

made by flat and angle bars with width of 1inch.

9. Mechanical drive: A 5 HP, 3600rpm electric motor was used as the prime mover of the

machine through belt transmission.

10. Pulleys: Two pulleys were used for this machine which was the driver and the driven pulleys

respectively. The driver pulley is mounted on the mechanical drive engine while the driven

pulley is mounted on the rotor of the hammer mill machine. The diameter of pulley at the

driving motor is 130 mm and the diameter of pulley at the driven shaft is 198 mm.

11. Transmission Belt: Along with the pulleys, a v-belt made of leather will be used to transmit

the power from the electric motor. V-belt with 125 breadths and 8 mm thickness will be used.
Estimated Cost

Material Quantity Dimensions/Capacity Estimated Cost

3 mm Metal Sheet 1 1200 mm x 2000 mm PHP 2500.00

(Mild Steel)

Flat Bar 1 1 in. wide, 20 ft. long PHP 90.00

Angle Bar 1 1 in. wide, 20 ft. long PHP 180.00

Electric Motor 1 5.5 HP, 3600 rpm PHP 9800.00

Hammer Mill Blade 20 50 mm x 6mm x 100mm PHP 2000.00

3
Main Shaft / Rotor 1 30 mm/ 1 𝑖𝑛 diameter PHP 538.00
16

Pulleys 2 1 kilo PHP 150.00

V-Belt 1 ****** PHP 300.00

Bearings 2 30 mm diameter PHP 200.00

Miscellaneous
(Welding rods, bolt and PHP 242.00
****** ******
nuts, etc.)

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: PHP 16,000.00

 CHAPTER 4

RESULTS, DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

 CHAPTER 5

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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