Er.

MANISH KUMAR



Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College, Purnea
Design and Development of
Makhana Harvester
Product Development & Marketing Group
Project Code : S.P/P.D.M/RABI/2013-07
OBJECTIVES
1. Design and development of machine for
Makhana harvesting

2. To optimize the machine parameters for
best field responses.
METHODOLOGY
Purchase of required items for fabrication
of machine.
Design and development of makhana
harvesting machine.

DESIGN PARAMETERS
OPEN IMPELLER DIA: 20 CM
SUCTION LENGTH: 3 M
SUCTION PIPE DIAMETER: 3
SUCTION DEPTH: 1.25 M
MOTOR CAPACITY: 10 HP
DISCHARGE HEAD: 40 CM
DISTANCE B/W TWO VANES: 1
A mechanically coupled centrifugal pump utilizes a rotating
impeller driven by a shaft with a seal that is connected to the
motor. They are often less expensive than magnetic drive and
can achieve high flow-rates and pressures.


Project Achievement
Project out puts
Makhana Harvesting Machine
Technical Program for 2014-15
1. Design and development of machine for
Makhana harvesting

2. To optimize the machine parameters for
best field responses.

Statement of Expenditure
Opening
Balance
Receipts Expenditure incurred Closing balance Remarks
Rs. 1.00
Lakh
1 Rs. 0.29 Lakh Rs 0.71 Lakh Remaining
amount will
be used in
this financial
year