Track: Automation and Control

Abstract

The paper scope was to design an automated carrot peeling machine for use in Zimbabwe. Of particular target being local farmers and supermarket retailers who process carrots. In light of this, the project has the intention of availing design solutions of a machine that peels carrots for packaging purposes. Furthermore, with automation being a major facet of technological advancements, the study looked to automate the machine for ease of use and relatively less human interference as well as increasing accuracy of the processed product. Local farmers can fetch better on the market by value adding their carrots before selling them peeled. In conducting the study, objectives were formulated to solve the problem at hand and throughout the research these objectives were continuously addressed. In the design methodology, the peeling mechanism that machine will use was looked into. A further research was made on how to convey the carrots through the peeler as well as the powering mechanisms of different components that make up the machine. Study was also carried out on how to automate the machine through the use of latest flexible technology.