A wet red chilli seed extractor was developed and fabricated at All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra. The major components of the machine include main frame, feed hopper, seed extraction unit and power transmission system. The performance of the machine was evaluated by varying the operational parameters viz., feed rate and shaft speeds. The results of the machine showed that a maximum extraction efficiency of 97.51%, minimum seed loss of 0.24% and maximum germination of 94.78% were found at 300 kg/h feed rate and 850 rpm shaft speed.
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