ABSTRACT
The traditional method used in India, for the separation of copra and shell from partially-dried split coconuts, is
labour intensive. To overcome this problem, a power operated coconut de-shelling machine was designed and
developed. A coconut de-shelling machine comprising of cutter with belt drive. Performances test analysis
conducted show that the machine de-shelled the fruits without nut breakage and also that its average de-shelling
efficiency and capacity are 90% and 195 coconut per hour. All materials used in the fabrication of this machine
are of standard specification and locally sourced. The estimated cost of producing one unit of the machine is
twenty five thousand six hundred (Rs.25, 600). The machine also eliminated dependency on the epileptic public
electric power supply in our rural areas which constitutes the major obstacle in the use of other mechanized
coconut de-shelling equipment in the rural area.
Keywords - Coconut De-shelling machine, de-shelling efficiency, capacity, small scale farmers