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The document outlines a research proposal on the design and development of a coconut scraping machine, authored by Shubham S. Kadam, published in the International Journal for Research in Engineering Application & Management. The study focuses on creating a low-cost, semi-automatic machine to improve efficiency and safety in coconut scraping, utilizing a Pugh matrix for design evaluation and resulting in positive user feedback. Unaddressed gaps include the lack of an electric motor option and quantitative data on scraping efficiency, suggesting the need for further research to integrate these elements.

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The document outlines a research proposal on the design and development of a coconut scraping machine, authored by Shubham S. Kadam, published in the International Journal for Research in Engineering Application & Management. The study focuses on creating a low-cost, semi-automatic machine to improve efficiency and safety in coconut scraping, utilizing a Pugh matrix for design evaluation and resulting in positive user feedback. Unaddressed gaps include the lack of an electric motor option and quantitative data on scraping efficiency, suggesting the need for further research to integrate these elements.

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JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND

TECHNOLOGY.

COETEC.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.

EMG 2415: RESEARCH PROPOSAL AND METHODOLOGY.

TITLE: ASSIGNMENT 2.

Brian Koech ENM211-0276/2017

Masha Ziro ENM211-0001/2019


i. State the name of the authors; the title of the paper; the name of the journal where the
Paper is published; volume and issue of the publication; the year; and the paper pages.

Authors: Shubham S. Kadam

Title: Design and development of coconut scrapping machine for small scale and household
working

Journal: International Journal for Research in Engineering Application & Management


(IJREAM)

Volume: Volume 48

Issue of publication: Issue 04

Year: 2022

Pages: 75–79

ii. Explain what the researchers (authors) investigated in the paper; the methodology used
in the research; and the findings reported.

The study aimed to develop a low-cost, semi-automatic coconut scraping machine for household
and small-scale use, addressing inefficiencies and safety risks in manual scraping methods.

Methodology:

1. Developed 5 design concepts evaluated via a Pugh matrix (criteria: capacity, safety, cost).

2. Fabricated a machine with:

- Pressure plate (rotates through rope-pulled shaft).

- Stationary grater plate (food-grade steel with cutting holes).

- 3D-printed locker and base (ABS plastic).

- Spring mechanism for self-adjusting pressure.


Findings:

 Minimal effort is used for scraping through rotational force.


 Positive user feedback on ease of use and cleanliness.
 The machine is cost-effective and has low production cost.

iii. State the gap(s) that have been left unaddressed by the authors of the paper and what
should be done to bridge them.

Unaddressed gaps:

1. The design lacks an electric motor option, limiting scalability for commercial use.

Solution: Integrate a dual-power (manual + electric) system.

2. No quantitative data on scraping efficiency vs. manual methods.

Solution: Conduct controlled experiments with time trials.

iv. What is the conclusion of the paper?

Conclusion:

The paper concludes that the developed semi-automatic scraper which successfully reduces labor
and improves safety compared to manual methods. It highlights the machine’s adaptability to
coconut sizes, ease of cleaning, and potential for small-scale adoption.

v. What reference style is used in the paper?

The paper uses a modified numeric style.

Example from Paper:

[1] "James, J., Joy, J., Shaji, A., Chandy, B. & John, V.M. 2016. 'Design and fabrication of
coconut breaker extractor grater machine'. International Journal for Innovative Research in
Science & Technology, 2(11),179-184."

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