Rice Drying Mechanism

ME490A Senior Design Project

Professor A. J. de Ruyter
Fall 2007
Rodolfo Gonzalez
Department of Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University
e-mail:rudy3333king@yahoo.com
Sokha Sim
Department of Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University
e-mail: sokhasim82@yahoo.com
Vladimir Sinaniz
Department of Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University
e-mail: vsinaniz@gmail.com
Advisor
Morteza Monte Mehrabadi, Ph. D
Department of Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University
e-mail:mehrabadi@mail.sdsu.edu
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Table of Content
Abstract. .. Pages 3
Project Definition ... Pages 4-5
Functional Specifications ... Pages 6-7
Assembly/Part Drawings.... Pages 7-13
Bill of Materials ..........Pages14-16
Basic Concepts........Pages 17-21
Design Analysis......Pages 22-27
Task List ... Pages 28-30
Conclusion ...... .Pages 30
Reference Material ...Pages 31-34
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SENIOR PROJECT ABSTRACT
TITLE: RICE DRYING MECHANISM
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This semester a solar dryer with a duct system was designed. Very similar to the one on this
web site:
http://www.buildvision.dk/pdf/inspection_of_solar_dryers_in_ghana.pdf
The difference with this design is that is has a mechanical mixer to slowly mix the rice as heated
air is blown from the bottom since mechanical mixing was recommended in a few articles when
there is little heat addition. Preliminary designs were made for a weight winding mechanism to turn
the mixer similar to the mechanism in a grandfather clock. If for some reason this mechanism is
unable to work properly a small motor will have to be used. A manual mixer would be easier to
design but our advisor advised against it since he pointed out that people would be less likely to
accept a mechanism that required significant additional manual labor. As for additional heat it was
elected to use a small electric dryer for emergencies. The reason for this is that upon review of
several fuels such as diesel, propane, wood and rice hulls most were found to be tricky to work with.
It was previously concluded that building an efficient Biomass Furnace would have been the best
option for having additional heat. The only problems with that idea was that samples of the actual
biomass that would be used were not readily available so as to accurately design a delivery system
and the expertise needed to properly design a inexpensive biomass furnace that was also eco
friendly was also a determining factor. A small generator to power the fan is the planned power

source and if necessary will also power a small electric heater for emergencies. Trying to use a
watermill to generate additional electricity was also considered but we determined it could not be
assumed that there would always be a stream readily available to generate enough electricity. The
prototype design that is planed next semester is going to be Scale in that only one drying station is
planned and for full scale drying four full setups would have to be combined in one room four times
as wide. One issue that was not addressed was rice storage before and after drying. It is believe that
the form that the rice is stored before drying would also help the overall drying time and that
modified bins could aid in the removal of additional moisture as well as preventing additional
moisture reenetering the rice.
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SENIOR PROJECT DEFINITION
TITLE: RICE DRYING MECHANISM
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TEAM MEMBERS
NAME
EMAIL ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
Rodolfo Gonzalez
Rudy3333king@yahoo.com
(619) 474-8635
Sokha Sim
Sokhasim82@yahoo.com
(619) 286-2089
Vladimir Sinaniz
vsinaniz@gmail.com
(619) 660-1678
1 SPONSOR
EWB National Chapter
ewb-sdsu@yahoo.com
2 FACULTY ADVISOR
Morteza Monte Mehrabadi, Ph. D
Phone: (619) 594-2450
Fax: (619) 594-3599

Email: mehrabadi@mail.sdsu.edu
3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In areas where many communities grow rice, such as those in tropical Asia, most farmers dry
the rice after harvesting it on "multi-purpose drying pavement". In most cases, this is the local road.
With frequent rains, the farmers must move the rice quickly and often. If the rain continues, the rice
is lost, not to mention the rice lost from vehicles driving over it.
The percentage of the crop lost could be as high as 10%. This problem has been identified by
the Philippines Ministry of Agriculture. The local agricultural
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engineer has a prototype dryer the farmers can use to dry crops even when it rains.
It is quite interesting - the primary source of energy being the rice hulls and a small diesel
engine to drive the fan.
4 ESTABLISHED WORK
Rice: Chemistry and Technology edited by Bienvendio O. Juliano
Research rice drying methods and patents.
Work to be utilized includes periodic meetings, library and patent research, and designing using
various softwares such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabView.Definition_RDM_Senior Project
Definition_SIM
5 SCOPE OF WORK
The dryer needs improvements, which could be done by members of Engineers Without
Borders. The area is safe, there are numerous contacts already established, and there is a Peace
Corp volunteer in the area for the next two years that could help with the project. There is a
possibility to developing drying rice mechanism without said prototype.

Anticipated research of rice drying methods.

Analysis of rice drying mechanism patents.
Designing our own type of rice drying mechanism, or improve the prototype.
Fabrication and testing will be done after design process is complete.
Special documentation may be needed to provide to fit EWB-USA design criteria.
6 DELIVERABLES
Project documentation such as National Brand Computation Notebook, 74 sheets numbered,
4x4 quad for notes, sketches, research, and contact date. Other documentation is a 3-ring binder
used to store printed research and other miscellaneous data.
Reports include meeting with senior project advisor, senior project professor, EWB-SDSU
chapter, EWB advisor, and presentation to senior project classmates.
Prototype will need to be developed and test data.
7 TARGET DATES
10-23-07: Most of the trade research should be completed.
10-30-07: Preliminary design phase must commence.
12-4-07: Preliminary design must be completed and ready to be presented.
8 FUNDING
Partial to full funding by EWB.
Possibly self funded.
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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

PROJECT: Rice Drying Mechanism

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1. Environment
Application Domestic Rice Dryer
Standards JSAM Standards
ASAE Standards
Temperature 0F to 110 F, non-operating
77 F to 100 F operating
Humidity 71 to 85% RH
2. Interface

Machine Switch color-coded-green, on-off for all, except Backup Heater

Back-up Heater color-coded-red, switch on-off only
Fan Dial color-coded-blue, adjustable speed
Speed Range Dial ranging from 0 to 3 m/s
Cleaning Fan easy to clean and disassemble
Mixer should be easy to clean
3. Performance
Temperature control non (fan speed controls overall temperature). The
Back up heater will have independent temp control
Compensation Up to 50% increased fan speed when heater is not used
Mixer failure Weights reset or motor speed increase
Capacity 50-65 rice pound load
Air inlet 12 mph max
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4. Other
Mixer Sand cast metal
Spring loaded assembly
Plus 200 lbs. load capability
Belt driven mixer
Attachable to a weight or motor system

Handles 3x1x6 cast iron steel with 6 in handle

Bin Dumping action movement
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ASSEMBLY/PART DRAWINGS
PROJECT: Rice Drying Mechanism
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Note: The following drawings are meant to give a general preview of the proposed design. For a
more detailed representation the drawings and assemblies in the drawings folder that accompany
this repot should be viewed using SolidWorks 2007.
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Bill of Materials
QTY/ASSEMBLY
ITEM
PART #
DESCRIPTION
-01
1
Casing
Casing, Rectangular/tryangular roof
-02
2
Rice_bin
Container/Mixer
-03
3
mixer
Mixer, Cylinder
1

1
1
4
Rice_bin_Mixer_Pin
Connet mixer to belt
1
2
5
Rice_bin_Blade_outer_seal
Protect bin and makes it tide
1
1
6
Rice_bin_Blade_inner_seal
Seal pin with bin mixer
7
Rice_bin_Lid
Rectangalar shape with air flow exit
8
Mixer_air inlet
Screem seal to maintain rice in place
9
Turning_handle

ratoate to unload and reset bin

10
back_bin_ front_holder
Holds bin Upright
11
back_bin_holder
Holds bin Upright
12
ductWork_SIM
Airflow to the mixer
13
solar collector
Solar Collertor
14
solar collector lid
Protect Solar Collector
15
outer holter
Holds handle in place connected to wall
16
outre _holder handle
Protects bin from falling over
17

dispensing bin
Rice Bed Bin
18
Gas Generator
19
Fan
20
Motor
21
Flexible Air duct
Document number:
BOMPA001
Item
SIZE (in)
MATERIAL
COST
VENDOR
1
36x72x52
Wood
150
McMaster-Carr
2

23x30x31
Stainless Steel
100
McMaster-Carr
3
16 Dia x 23.75 H
Cast Alloy Steal
35
McMaster-Carr
4
1.5 Dia x 4.75 H
Cast Alloy Steal
10
McMaster-Carr
5
4 Dia x 2.5 H
Stainless Steel
20
McMaster-Carr
6
8 Dia x 1.05 H
Stainless Steel
20

McMaster-Carr
7
19x2x25
Stainless Steel
15
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Carr
8
12 Dia x 1 H
Stainless Steel
10
McMaster-Carr
9
12 Dia x 1 H
Stainless Steel
35
McMaster-Carr
10
14x31x4.5

Stainless Steel
50
McMaster-Carr
11
14x31x4.6
Stainless Steel
50
McMaster-Carr
12
20x71x45
Sheet Metal
120
McMaster-Carr
13
36x4x55
Wood
45
McMaster-Carr
14
36x.1x55
Plastic / Vynal
10
McMaster-Carr

15
10x4x7
Wood
20
McMaster-Carr
16
6x6x6.5
Wood
10
McMaster-Carr
17
19x7.18x20
Stainless Steel
30
McMaster-Carr
18
Standard
400
Home Depot
19
Standard
20
Home Depot

20
Standard
100
Home Depot
21
Standard
Alumium
10
Home Depot
$1,260.00
Estimated
Item
WEIGHT (lbs.)
1
100
2
20
3
1.5
4
0.5
5
1

6
1
7
0.5
8
2
9
3
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10
7
11
5
12
20
13
20
14
5
15

1
16
1.5
17
2.5
18
19
20
21
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Rice Drying Mechanism
Design Requirements
Hard
Heat Output
Adjustable
x to y kW
Fan Speed
Adjustable

x to y m/s
Container
Constant
protect from outside environment
Container
Constant
Insulated material
Mixer
Stable
Stable during spin
Rice Bed
Ease
Easy pour in and out
Rice Bed
Constant
<50 lbs of rice contained
Generator
Constant
Power all equipment
Desirable
Heat Output
Adjustable
Cheapest and efficient

Fan Speed
Adjustable
Specific output speed for Rice sensitivity
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Concept 1
Rotating Rod Mixer
Has blades to mix during rotation
Solar Heater
Fan
Blows from left to right
Rice Bed
Rice enters from opposite side of fan & heater
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Concept 2
Rice Dryer Bed
Rice will sit below while air blows up and out
Air Channel

Allows for hot air to move up the channel

Reflective Solar Heater
Uses reflectors to increase heat production
Fan
Fan will be powered
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Concept 3
Solar Collector
Position to collect solar energy at optimal angle
Mixer
Rolling wheels, container spins for mixing
2 x Hydraulics
Hydraulics for pouring in and out
Backup Heater
Electric Heater with on-off switch
Generator
To power fan
Fan
Fan below to pus

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Evaluation of Concepts
Concept 1
Concept 2
Concept 3
Characteristics
Size
Portable
Not Portable
Portable
Weight
>50 lbs
>50lbs
>50lbs
Vertical
Low
Highest
Medium
Performance
Stability

Medium
Low
Highest
Height adjust
None
None
Yes
Efficiency
Medium
Medium
Highest
Cost
Medium
Medium
Medium
Manufacturability
Medium
Medium
High
Ease of use
Low
Low
Highest

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Rice Bin Mixer Pin: Loading
Mass (lbs)
Height (in)
Length (in)
Mass (kg)
Gravity (m/s^2)
Force on pin (N/m^2)
200
1.75
4.75
90.71
9.81
890
Material: Cast Alloy Steel
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Rice Bin Mixer Pin:Stress
Mass (lbs)
Height (in)
Length (in)
Mass (kg)
Gravity (m/s^2)
Force on pin (N/m^2)
200
1.75
4.75
90.71
9.81
890
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Rice Bin Mixer Pin:Strain
Mass (lbs)
Height (in)

Length (in)
Mass (kg)
Gravity (m/s^2)
Force on pin (N/m^2)
200
1.75
4.75
90.71
9.81
890
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Mixer: Loading
Mass (lbs)
Diameter
Length (in)
Mass (kg)
Gravity (m/s^2)
Force on pin (N/m^2)
200
1.5

1.25
90.71
9.81
890
Material: Cast Alloy Steel
Force is applied on the mixer pin.
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Mixer:Stress
Mass (lbs)
Height (in)
Length (in)
Mass (kg)
Gravity (m/s^2)
Force on pin (N/m^2)
200
1.75
4.75
90.71
9.81
890

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Mixer:Strain
Mass (lbs)
Height (in)
Length (in)
Mass (kg)
Gravity (m/s^2)
Force on pin (N/m^2)
200
1.75
4.75
90.71
9.81
890
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Task List
PROJECT: Rice Drying Mechanism

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Description
1.00
Research
1.01
Prior art
Sun drying, Solar drying, Biofuel, Electric
1.02
Technology
Fan, Solar collector, Generator, Mixer
1.03
Theory
Hygroscopic Rice, Rice drying theories
1.04
Patents
Rice Drying Machine (PN#4270280)
1.05

Publications
McClaren Issue date: Jun 2, 1981
1.06
Standards
JSAM Standard
1.07
Available Products
Delta Rice Dryer
1.08
Project Definition
Replace Sun drying with Rice Drying Mechansm
1.09
Functional Specs
Air flow, heat flow, heat output, mixer
2.00
Design
2.01
Brainstorm ideas
Solar powered, wind powered, gas powered
2.02
Consult experts
Advisor Dr. Mehrabadi
2.03

Develop Concepts
Developed 3 concepts
2.04
Evaluate Concepts
Material selection, models cost, pros and cons
2.05
Design review
Dr. Mehrabadi, Dr. A. J. de Ruyter, individuals
2.06
Select design
Combined to one model
2.07
Create 3D model
Modeled in SolidWorks
2.08
Design review
Dr. Mehrabadi
2.09
Consult manufacturer
Delta and Solar Power
2.10
Evaluate cost
Product and material cost

2.11
Finalize design
Assembled and analyzed
3.00
Analysis
3.01
Loading diagram
50 lbs on support material
3.02
Weights
Weight of mixer, rice, and rod mixer
3.03
Dynamics
Movement of mixer container and rod mixer
3.04
Stress & strain
Stress and strain analysis on the supports
3.05
Thermal
Backup heater, solar collector heat
3.06
Fatigue
Rod mixer, support

3.07
Review by expert
Dr. Mehrabadi
4.00
Drawings
4.01
Assembly
Assembled parts in SolidWorks
4.02
Parts
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4.03
Schematic
Used Google Sketchup for concepts
4.04
BOM
SolidWorks drawings
5.00
Prototype
5.01

Obtain material
ME490B Spring 2008
5.02
Write special instructions
ME490B
5.03
Fab parts
ME490B
5.04
Purchase parts
ME490B
5.05
Assembly
ME490B
ME490B
6.00
Test
ME490B
6.01
Define equipment needs
ME490B
6.02
Define test conditions

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6.03
Write test procedure
ME490B
6.04
Obtain equipment
ME490B
6.05
Test 1
ME490B
6.06
Test 2
ME490B
6.07
Evaluate test data
ME490B
6.08
Process test results
ME490B
ME490B
7.00
Documentation
ME490B

7.01
Procedures
ME490B
7.02
Manual
ME490B
7.03
Engineering Specs
ME490B
7.04
Cost summary
ME490B
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Tasks
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Research
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Prior art
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1.02
Technology
9/11/07
10/27/07
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1.03
Theory
9/11/07

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1.04
Patents
9/11/07
10/27/07
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1.05
Publications
9/11/07
10/27/07
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1.06
Standards
9/11/07
10/27/07
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1.07
Available Products
9/11/07
10/27/07
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completed
1.08
Project Definition
9/19/07
10/27/07
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1.09
Functional Specs
10/3/07
10/9/07
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2.00
Design
9/19/07
11/20/07
63
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2.01
Brainstorm ideas
9/19/07
10/9/07
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2.02
Consult experts
9/19/07
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2.03
Develop Concepts
9/19/07
10/27/07
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2.04
Evaluate Concepts
10/28/07
10/30/07
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completed
2.05
Design review
10/30/07
10/30/07
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completed
2.06
Select design
10/30/07
10/30/07
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completed
2.07
Create 3D model
10/31/07
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End
Project Title:
Rice Drying Mechanism
Project Manager:
Rodolfo Gonzalez, Sokha Sim, Vladimir Sinaniz
Last Update Date:

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Conclusion
The final proposed design is not yet concluded. The testing of a possible weight winding system
is currently in progress. As well as the testing of the amount of heat addition for the solar reflector
so as to determine if its size has to be increased or if mirrors would have to be added to increase the
heat addition. We are working under the assumption that additional airflow and mechanical mixing
would be enough to generate adequate rice drying while still maintaining quality and still keep the
cost of drying the rice low, despite the proposed heat addition being relatively low. We are also
working under the assumption that there would be little or no electricity in the areas where the
proposed rice dryer is to be built. For these reasons the final generator and fan specifications will be
the last ones to be concluded since these will be purchased and could limit the final design
parameters. We will continue to look for ways to improve the design up and till the prototype has
been built and tested. The construction of this drying mechanism will produce a final design that
could aid in the rice drying of underdeveloped regions as well as providing a starting point for other
groups to continue the development of a more comprehensive drying mechanism and or make
improvements to this mechanism so that it can be adapted for use in a larger range of situations.
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