Technical Characterization of a Pilot Cassava Processing Unit in Ouagadougou for Energy Efficient Mechanization
Sawadogo Kalizeta, Ye Siédouba Georges, LINGANI Abdel Kader Hounsouho, Kam Sié
Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · pp. 105–114 · Published 24 Oct 2025
10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4267Abstract
Processing operations for tubers such as cassava are traditionally carried out using knives, machetes, mortars and other tools. Mechanized processing units are sometimes used, but they are energy-intensive. Thus, it is necessary to propose processing units that are optimal in energy and meet the needs of users. The technical characterization of the equipment of the pilot mechanized cassava processing unit installed at the Institute of Research in Applied Sciences and Technologies (IRSAT) meets this objective. It was carried out on a washer, a peeler, a grater and a spin dryer. The results showed the spin dryer to be more energy-intensive with a nominal consumption of 7.5 kW. All equipment is equipped with low-voltage three-phase electric motors. The productivities of the equipment are between 100 and 2500 kg/h.
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