Development of Chironji nut Decorticator

Abstract

Chironji kernels have great medicinal values. The whole kernel is used in sweets, meats, expectorant and tonic. Chironji kernels contain 52% oil and are used for treating skin diseases and it is also considered as a substitute for almond oil in traditional medicinal preparations. They are rich in nutrients and are an active source of crude protein, crude fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber and other rich nutrients like phenolics, natural antioxidants, fatty acids and minerals. newlineThe average weight of chironji nut, kernel and shell were 0.284, 0.082 and 0.203g. The kernel and shell per cent in chironji nut were 28.94 and 71.27%. The newlinemoisture content of chironji nuts and kernels were 8.27 % and 2.78 %. The average length, width and thickness of chironji nut were 8.87, 7.91 and 6.13mm respectively. The arithmetic mean diameter (Da), geometric mean diameter (Dg), equivalent diameter and square mean diameter were 7.63, 7.54, 9.44 and 13.15 mm respectively. The aseptic ratio, sphericity, surface area and thousand seed weight were 89.36, 0.85, 181.47 mm2 and 232.89g respectively. The bulk density, true density and porosity were 574.09 kg/m3, newline1008.63 kg/m3 and 42.96 % respectively. The angle of repose, co-efficient of static friction, terminal velocity and hardness were 30.935 degree, 0.551, 18.729 m/s and 13.964 kg respectively.The average length, width and thickness of chironji kernels were 5.78, 4.71 and newline3.92 mm respectively. The arithmetic mean diameter (Da), geometric mean diameter (Dg) or size, equivalent diameter, square and mean diameter were 4.80, 4.74, 5.93, 8.26 mm newlinerespectively. The aseptic ratio sphericity, surface area and thousand seed weight were 81.84, 0.82, 70.75 mm2 and 82.75g respectively. The bulk density, true density and porosity were 507.55 kg/m3, 714.37 kg/m3 and 28.88% respectively. The angle of repose, co-efficient of static friction, terminal velocity and hardness were 36.074 degree, 0.244,14.068 m/s and 0.769 kg respectively. newline