Diseño y construcción de una máquina vibratoria clasificadora de semilla de alfalfa

Abstract

Agricultural production depends on quality seeds to guarantee successful results. In the province of Chimborazo, Canton Guano, in the association of the Juntus Parish, the manual process of cleaning and classification of alfalfa seeds is slow and generally low quality, in addition to the activities carried out using rudimentary methods, occasional injuries, and traumatism in the people who realize the problem. Therefore, the object of the present technical project is to "Design and build a classic vibratory machine for alfalfa seeds with a minimum production capacity of 100 quintals per hour". The methodology implemented is theoretical and practical, studying the technical bases of the cleaning methods and classifying different seeds, as well as the technologies and tools used for cleaning, selecting, and classifying the seeds to obtain a product of Calibration and list for commercialization. Likewise, it must be set up simulations to meet the design parameters and the components used. Therefore, in the practical part, the machine is built and assembled with all the necessary components for correct operation and guarantees a final quality product. This method is used to build the classifying machine vibrating alfalfa seeds, which uses elements such as shaking screens, for the part of cleaning and extracting the seed, as well as using centrifugal fans and a rotary drum for the classifícation of the seed, all of these systems are driven by a set of poles that transmit power to all of the units. In this context, it is concluded that the constructed machine is aligned with the Ecuadorian standard that regulates the type of agricultural machinery vibration, in addition to ensuring its line of connections as long as the safety and reliability of its operation.