Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Water

Hyacinth Shredder Machine

A Project Study
Prepared and presented to the
Mechanical Engineering Department
Colegio de Muntinlupa

by

Alderite, Mark David H.

201900077

Genolaga, Kim Jhoelou R.

201900126

Rivera, Mark Harvey A.

201900118

December 2022

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 THESIS PROPOSAL APPROVAL SHEET
This is to certify that we have supervised the preparation of and read the study
prepared and submitted by:

Alderite, Mark David H.

Genolaga, Kim Jhoelou R.

Rivera, Mark Harvey A.

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science

in
Mechanical Engineering in the subject Project Study 1/ BSME, A.Y 2022 to 2023.

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

ROBERT JAMES LOMOTAN

Chairman Panel Member

RUTH AQUINO PETER VASQUEZ

Panel Member Panel Member

ROBERT JAMES Y. LOMOTAN EMMANUELLE R. BIGLETTE

Adviser Thesis/ Research Professor

DR. TERESITA C. FORTUNA, CESO III

College President

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to acknowledge and give appreciation to Emmanuelle R.

Biglete for giving them the opportunity to create a research paper that will help them to

their long journey ahead of them. The researchers also give they’re thanks to their

research adviser, Engr. Robert James Lomotan, for guiding them to complete their

Research Paper and for always responding to their concerns and query. The researchers

would also like to acknowledge the help of their parents for the morale support and for

providing things they needed to accomplish their research. Lastly, the researchers would

like to thank themselves for their dedication on this research.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS iv

ABSTRACT vi

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview and Background 2

1.2 Statement of the Problem 3

1.3 Objectives of the Study 4

1.3.1 General Objective

1.3.2 Specific Objectives

1.4 Significance of the Study 5

1.5 Scope, Delimitations, and Assumptions 6

Chapter 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Existing Work/ Related Readings and Studies 7

2.2 Theoretical Framework 11

2.3 Conceptual Framework 12

2.4 Synthesis and Justification/ Definition of the Study Gap 13

Chapter 3: METHODOLOGY

3.1 Phase 1: Conceptual Phase 15

3.1.1 Identifying the Problem and Determining Parameters

3.1.2 Identifying the Materials to be Shred

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 3.2 Phase 2: Preparation Phase 16

3.2.1 Collection of Water Hyacinth

3.2.2 Weight of the Water Hyacinth to be shred

3.3 Phase 3: Design and Fabricating Phase 17

3.3.1 Motion Requirement

3.3.2 Materials for building the Shredder

3.3.3 Designing the 3D CAD Model

3.3.4 Assembly of the Bicycle Pedal Assisted Powered Motor Water

Hyacinth Shredder

3.4 Phase 4: Validation and Testing Phase 27

3.4.1 Inspection of the Machine

3.4.2 Testing

REFERENCES 28

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 ABSTRACT

Water hyacinths affect many countries' freshwater resources, creating issues with

navigation, national security, irrigation and drainage, water supply, hydroelectricity, and

fisheries. The water hyacinth reproduces through seedling growth as well as green

reproduction. A community of water hyacinths can double in size every two weeks if

favorable conditions exist. The most effective method for eliminating aquatic species is

using mechanical equipment. The purpose of this study is to transform and lessen water

hyacinth production by shredding it into tiny pieces. We designed and built a Bicycle Pedal

Assisted Powered Motor Water Hyacinth Shredder prototype, including the shaft, gears,

bearings, bicycle components, blades, shredder, and selection motor.

Keywords: Water Hyacinth, Shredder, Eliminating, Transform

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 Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

In most of the world's frost-free zones, water hyacinth is a common freshwater weed

and is thought to be the most problematic aquatic plant. It creates thick mats that choke

streams and prohibit boating, fishing, and nearly all other water-based activities. Despite

these adverse effects, it has been frequently planted as a water ornamental worldwide due

to its lovely blossoms. Its remarkable growth rate and ability to tolerate various

environmental conditions make water hyacinth difficult to eradicate once it has become

established in an ecosystem. Is rapid growth has clogged major waterways and caused

problems with navigation, national security, irrigation and drainage, water supply,

hydroelectricity, and fishing in many countries. The plant encourages increased

evapotranspiration through its many leaves, hastening the drying up of rivers, lakes,

reservoirs, canals, river basins, Etc.

Additionally, it encourages effective biological succession, producing islands and

sandbars.

Therefore, we decided to create a small prototype of the mechanical design, fabrication,

and testing of a water hyacinth shredder machine, which is a type of small vegetation-

cutting machine used for a variety of tasks such as aquatic plant cutting, small piece

collection, and trash removal in rivers, lakes, bays, and harbors. The machine is intended

to benefit the environment by reducing water pollution, and it has the potential to aid in the

reduction of water hyacinth infestation in specific places. This equipment is designed to be

cost-effective and easy for farmers, fishermen, and other waterway users.

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1.1 Overview and Background

Water hyacinth is an invasive floating plant found worldwide except in Antarctica.

The free-floating and blooming invasive aquatic plant evolved in South America's Amazon

basin. It is the world's most invasive aquatic plant, which has spread worldwide. It impacts

lake hydrology by increasing evaporation and can restrict the cultural services provided by

an ecosystem by limiting navigation, fishing, and other water-related recreational activities.

The plant is also known as anchors, water almonds, water lace, and monkey grass. The

water hyacinth reproduces sexually through seeds, vegetative budding, and stolon

development. The seeds can spread in days or remain dormant for up to 15-20 years. Unless

stressed, they frequently sink and remain in droughts that are inactive. By their long

dormant periods, water hyacinths have spread to the point that they are considered one of

the world's worst aquatic weeds. They can spread quickly and easily through ships, boats,

and waterfowl, making them difficult to control. The presence of fertilizer and human-made

changes in the environment, such as temperature and water level increases, can accelerate

the growth of water hyacinths.

Water hyacinth is a big concern in our ecosystem, and it can cause diseases such as

bilharzia and malaria by creating a conducive habitat for snails and mosquito reproduction.

Although it was first introduced in the United States in 1884 as an ornamental plant, water

hyacinth has become a major environmental and economic problem because it invades

aquatic ecosystems. As a result, we composted a prototype of a hybrid pedal hyacinth

shredder as the most efficient approach to minimize water hyacinth in rivers, lakes, and

areas prone to flooding every season, as well as to help balance our ecosystem. This pedal

shredder can grind and reduce the water hyacinth into small, manageable pieces to be used

as organic fertilizer. The pedal shredder is simple to operate, portable, and cost-effective.

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1.2 Statement of the Problem

Water hyacinth challenges the ecological stability of freshwater bodies, out-

competing all other species growing in the vicinity and posing a threat to aquatic

biodiversity. Matted mats could impede oxygen transport from the air to the water surface

or reduce oxygen generation by other plants. Dissolved oxygen levels can reach

dangerously low concentrations for fish sensitive to such changes. In addition, water

hyacinths can alter the physical and chemical characteristics of the environment, reducing

light penetration and leading to an overall decrease in water quality. These changes can

severely impact the diversity and abundance of fish and other aquatic species, thus

impacting the local fishing industry. Therefore, we studied the design, fabrication, and

testing of a water hyacinth shredder machine. This machine was designed to shred the water

hyacinth into small pieces to allow for rapid decomposition and restore the oxygen levels

in the water.

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1.3 Objectives of the Study

1.3.1 General Objectives

A mechanical water hyacinth shredder is the only method with no immediate

adverse effects. A machine must be designed to shred a large mass of this water

hyacinth spread throughout a large area. So, a machine that can shred the water

hyacinth and also control the water hyacinth biologically is being utilized now.

1.3.2 Specific Objectives

• To identify the efficiency of the machine by using the formula of

𝑂𝑢𝑡𝑝𝑢𝑡𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟
𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 = 𝑥 100%
𝐼𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟

• To determine the material cost and material to be used.

• To design and fabricate a water hyacinth shredder machine

• To determine the power rate of the shredder machine

𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘
𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 =
𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒

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1.4 Significance of the Study

Since the water hyacinth is said to be an invasive plant that threatens the stability

of freshwater bodies by out-competing with all other species growing nearby, posing an

inconvenience to aquatic biodiversity. The researchers will create a machine that will

reduce the population of water hyacinth by using a shredder powered using pedal motion

with the help of electric motors through pedal assist. This shredder will break down the

water hyacinths into small pieces and reduce their biomass in the water body, eventually

restoring aquatic biodiversity. Moreover, the shredder will be designed to be low-cost and

efficient so that it can be easily accessible to communities living nearby aquatic bodies.

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1.5 Scope, Delimitations, and Assumptions

The researchers will study the pedal-assist powered water hyacinth shredder.

However, the researcher cannot cover every aspect of the topic, so the scope will be

narrowed down to a specific topic which involves solely in design, fabricating, and testing

the water hyacinth shredder’s and required revolution per minute (rpm) to shred a water

hyacinth and how much of water hyacinth can be shredded at a certain speed. Since the

study will solely cover the design, fabricating, and testing of the pedal assist water hyacinth

shredder, due to limited financial resources to carry out more thorough investigations,

delimitations would occur. The processing of the shredded hyacinth will not be included

the since it will require a more in-depth study of its chemical composition. The researchers

will solely focus on the mechanical aspect of the study.

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 Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Existing Work/Related Readings/Studies/Literature

Water hyacinth is severe and the most noxious aquatic pet in many parts of the

world. Its rapid growth has clogged major waterways and created problems associated with

navigation, national security, irrigation, drainage, water supply, hydroelectricity, and

fishing worldwide. In this research, we look into how a shredding machine may

successfully decompose in our environment. Many studies have focused on the water

hyacinth shredder machine between the environment and the ecosystem. The connection

between hyacinth and environmental concern is widely known. Analysis of the world bank

1990, the spread of water hyacinth in the country is perceived as a significant environmental

problem. Therefore, we decided to make a prototype of a water hyacinth shredder machine

to decrease water hyacinth and clean out.

2.1.1 Design and Fabrication of an Automatic Water Hyacinth Removal and

Prevention Machine. (Gudlavalleti Deepak Kumar, B. Ananth Sreecharan, T. Sai

Kiran, S. S. Sai Sandeep, Mouli. S 2020)

This research paper aims to use mechanical control to manage approaches that

successfully manage these needs for a more extended period. Cutters and vanes are

designed to cut, collect and unload biomass and debris using cutters, guides, and chain

drives. A 48-volt direct current motor typically drives the drive with 270 rpm, and a 24 N-

m gear with a velocity ratio of 3 concerning gears is installed and operated. The machine

is powered by a 48V DC single-phase motor with a speed of 270 rpm, which will enhance

physical control of the speed. A seed sprinkler is employed in the system, which aids in the

biological control of the machine.

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2.1.2 Design of Water Hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes Harvester (O. E. Omofunmi, S.

A. Ebifemi and A. B. Eweina 2016)

This paper's design of water hyacinth (harvester) was done by using an electric

single phase motor, mower discs, shafts with four blades made up of stainless steel and

powered by a 2.0 hp electric motor at a speed of 3.04 m/s and has a theoretical efficiency

of the machine has 54.8 percent. Assumptions included a shear resistance angle of 30

degrees and a water adhesion efficiency of 3.446.99 N/m. The forces acting on the water

per unit depth in the vertical direction and the sideways and the resisting force are

calculated for the accurate balance of the system on the water. Design and construction

parameters for a water hyacinth harvester are based on the first principle of machines and

design considerations and assumptions stated below. Equations were adopted from [17-19].

Forces due to water per unit areas are as follows: The angle of shearing resistance of the

rotated blade related to the depth of the blade, ∅ = 30°, The angles of water/interface friction

exist between cutting edge β = 100, and the forces caused by water and interface friction

exists between cutting edge €100 and interface = 100.

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2.1.3 Fabrication of Water Hyacinth Harvester (Mr. V. Shantha Moorthy.

Dhamodharan.S, Chandru.G 2017)

The project aims to develop a water hyacinth harvester, a mechanical model which

is a short-term control measure. This harvester can remove the hyacinth in water bodies

like lakes, ponds, and rivers, thereby eliminating the blockages in waterways. The model

consists of a picking roller that picks the water hyacinth in water bodies by a rotary motion.

The water hyacinth is then collected in the collecting bin through a belt conveyor. Then it

will be disposed of in river beds for different processes. The methodology of the water

hyacinth harvester is a selection of control methods, Drafting of the model, material

selection, Fabrication, and parts assembly. The water hyacinth picked by the picking roller

will be sent to the conveyer belt. The conveyer belt then transfers the water hyacinth to the

collecting tank. Then it will dispose of in river beds for different processes. This entire

setup is placed over the lifting bag, which can be moved utilizing a propeller. It is

understood that the mechanical control method is an effective way of controlling the water

hyacinth. The fabricated model of “Water Hyacinth Harvester” aims to reduce manual work

in Water hyacinth removal, thereby reducing labor cost. The model can be scaled up with

minor developments that can be used in a real-time environment. This reduces the

blockages in waterways and maintains the quality of the water.

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2.1.4 Water Hyacinth Shredder (Akshay A. More, Shubham S. Jagtap, Abhijit S.

Dhumal, Atul D. Karpe Chetan Patil 2016)

This research paper decided to make a small prototype of Mechanical water

hyacinth removal as the most effective method to remove the water hyacinth vegetation.

The mechanical water hyacinth control method may be applied to emergent, floating, and

submersed aquatic vegetation. Mechanical harvesting provides reasonable control of

floating vegetation, but the effort will not eradicate a small plant species. The size and

nature of the equipment do not allow for targeting individual plants or small infestations.

A small vegetation-cutting machine used for various tasks, including aquatic plant cutting.

This small piece collects trash removal in rivers, lakes, bays, and harbors. Harvesters are

designed to cut, collect and unload vegetation and debris using a cutter, guide, and conveyor

system on the ship, it is a small prototype, so it has adjustable to the small appropriate

cutting height, up to 0.5 feet below the surface of the water. Cutter bars (guide) cut and

collect material and bring it aboard the vessel using the conveyor. When the conveyor has

reached capacity, the cut material is transported to a disposal site(ship). Although the

conveyor continuously operates so, no matter the quantity of the vegetation, it can also

transfer a small amount of vegetation and offload using the conveyor. Shredder

barges(guide) are typically driven by a 12-volt Direct current motor which has 500 rpm,

and the motor provides power to cutter bars and the conveyor system.

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2.2 Theoretical Framework

According to More, Jagtap, Dhumal, Karpe, and Patil (2016), In many countries

throughout the world struggling with massive amounts of water, hyacinth affects the

country’s freshwater recourses. It creates problems associated with navigation, national

security, irrigation, and drainage, water supply, hydro-electricity, and fishing. Mechanical

removal is the most effective method for Aquatic plant removal. In this project, we

designed and manufactured a water hyacinth shredder prototype in which we designed the

shaft, conveyor, bearing, & cutters and made the frame and selection motor.

According to Madhusudhan (2018), States that Shredders are used for macro

shredders and conversions to small or micro, easily decomposable organic waste that can

use as organic fertilizer. Organic waste shredders are ideal for shredding all types of waste.

P.B. Khope proposed the design of experimental equipment for the empirical establishment

of a relationship between a chipper powered by a human-powered flywheel motor. This

machine cuts the feed and finely chops the animals for easy consumption.

According to Julien (2001). The timing of the shredding event is essential in

determining the effectiveness of the treatment on both a short-term and long-term time

scale. On a short-term time, period shredding at this point will be more efficient because

entanglements and dense mat barriers will be minimized. Pieces can then be shredded

completely to one to two inches which may prevent regeneration. In the long-run, shredding

earlier in the water hyacinth’s development will hinder it from flowering and creating a

hardy seed bank which can last up to ten years in the sediment.

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 P.B.Khope & Modak et al., Proposed the Design of an experimental set-up for

establishingan empirical relationship for chaff cutter energized by a human-powered

flywheel motor. This machine is used to chop the forage into small pieces for easy

consumption by the animals. In the human-powered flywheel motor concept, the

bicycle mechanism for converting and transmitting human energy through the

padding to the rotational kinetic energy of the flywheel is hereby proposed. The

energy stored in the flywheel can be used for the actual cutting process.

Ajinkya s. Hande et al., in their research work, carried out a project on

Methodology for Design andFabrication of Portable Organic waste chopping Machine.

Organic waste is fed uniformly throughafeeding drum and tray. Then the shaft is rotated

at 1440 rpm through an electric motor by means of pulleys making the chopping drum

cut the waste by the effect of impact shear obtained from theshearing blades. Then the

cut pieces pass through the concave holes of the sieve & come out of the machine.

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 2.3 Conceptual Framework

Input Process Output

Wet-Water Hyacinth Obtaining desired grain Machine Capability

Strength and Quality of Improvements in Energy/Cost Value
Materials machine and further
Size Reduction
processing steps

2.4 Synthesis and justification / Definition of the study gap

Water hyacinth is well-known as an invasive species that threatens aquatic

biodiversity worldwide. Manual or physical removal of this substance from water is

necessary to avoid secondary water pollution caused using chemically synthesized

herbicides by its control, resulting in organic waste generation. That is why many

researchers are researching ways to recycle and make something out of water hyacinth.

Researcher and other companies had already designed and fabricated machines that made

recycling happens. There are already electric water hyacinth shredders, and fossil fuel-

powered motors are used to recycle the said target.

This study aims to recreate what other companies are already doing on a big scale

and make it small scale so that the people near where water hyacinth grows can make their

compost out of the water hyacinth instead of going to the landfills. The bicycle pedal-

assisted powered motor, water hyacinth shredder design, and fabrication should help the

study to know if it will make a difference in lowering the water hyacinth to the environment

and will make a beneficial impact by shredding it.

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 Chapter 3

METHODOLOGY
PHASE 1:
Identifying Problem and CONCEPTUAL PHASE
Determining Parameters

Identifying the Materials to be Shred

PHASE 2:
Collection of Water Hyacinth PREPARATION PHASE

Weight of the Water Hyacinth to be shred

PHASE 3:
Design Process DESIGN AND
FABRICATING PHASE

Motion
Requirement

Materials For Building the Shredder

Designing the 3D CAD Model

Assembly of the Bicycle Pedal Assisted Powered Motor Water Hyacinth

Shredder
PHASE 4:
Inspection of the Machine
VALIDATION AND
TESTING PHASE

Testing

Figure 1. Methodological Framework

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3.1 Phase 1: Conceptual Phase

3.1.1 Identifying the Problem and Determining Parameters

This study will specify the problems that the water hyacinths are causing to bodies

of water that the plants are creating, including impacts on the economy, natural resources,

and human health. Water hyacinths, known as Eichhornia crassipes, are aquatic plants

native to tropical and sub-tropical South America. In those areas, they provide some

benefits by preventing soil erosion and being useful as shade for fish and other animals. It

has become an invasive alien in many countries, including the Philippines. Water hyacinths

cause respiratory problems in humans and animals by producing an obnoxious odor on their

leaves and flowers. Water levels may also be reduced because it clogs waterways. The

water hyacinth is a fast-growing plant that can become easily overwhelmed by water,

interfering with the natural flow of water hyacinths are on the International Union for

Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species. That can also harm aquatic life

and may result in a reduction in the number of fish and other aquatic creatures that live in

the area reduces the number of fish and other aquatic creatures that live in the area.

3.1.2 Identifying the Materials to be Shred

The shredder has two shafts equipped with fourteen blades. The distance between

each blade is 10 cm. The shafts rotate at different speeds in opposite directions, creating a

shearing effect. Fresh or dried water hyacinth brunch will be thrown through a hopper for

shredding; when the shredding processes, the water hyacinth is sheared into flakes.

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3.2 Phase 2: Preparation Phase

3.2.1 Collection of Water Hyacinth

Water hyacinth is a significant environmental issue in Laguna de Bay and other

lakes, and can be collected at a rate of 1.5 tons per day, or 45 tons per month, for a total of

540 tons annually using the Bicycle Pedal Assisted Powered Motor Water Hyacinth

Shredder.

3.2.2 Weight of the Water Hyacinth to be shred

This study will weigh the water hyacinth before entering the shredder to prevent the

shredder from clogging. The weight of the water hyacinth should be between 1kg to 2kg

before entering the shredding machine.

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3.3 Phase 3: Design and Fabricating Phase

3.3.1 Motion Requirement

This study will use two main motion which is revolute and rigid motion. The

following illustration will use revolute motion.

3.3.2 Materials for building the Shredder

The Bicycle Pedal Assisted Powered Motor Water Hyacinth Shredder Machine is

made up of eight parts:

• Bicycle Component

o Bicycle Frame

o Chains

o Crank Arm

o Bicycle Seat

• Saw Blade

• Shafts

• Shredder Housing

• Sprockets

• DC motor

• Thermoelectric Generator

• Pedal Assist Sensor

• Pillow Block Bearing Units

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 A. Bicycle Component

a. Bicycle Frame: One of the main components of the water hyacinth shredder

will be a bicycle frame, on which the pedals, gears, chains, seat, and rear

gears are mounted.

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Frame Size 50-53 cm
Size Large
Material Steel

b. Chains: is a roller chain that transmits power from the pedals to the bicycle's

drive wheel, propelling it. We will use a standard bicycle chain that can be

detached and expanded,

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Links 110 – 500
Length 116 – 500 inch
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 c. Crank Arm: is the portion of a bicycle the person uses to drive the bicycle.

It connects the cyclist's foot or shoe to the crank, allowing the leg to turn the

bottom bracket spindle and power the bicycle wheels.

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Material Steel
Length 170 mm

d. Bike Seat: is the portion of the bicycle where user sit! Bike saddles come

in a variety of designs and sizes. They all include saddle rails on the

underside that attach the saddle to the seat post using a saddle clamp.

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Height 350 mm
Length 28.6 mm
Material Leather - Steel

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B. Blades: Circular saw blades are discs with teeth that can cut a range of materials

using a spinning motion. This is made of a carbide wheel and is 4 1/2 inches in

diameter. In this design, we will use 30-teeth blades connected to each shaft.

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Outer Diameter 114.3 mm
Teeth 30
Inner Diameter 22.23 mm

C. Shaft: The shaft will hold the blades and the spacers in the middle part and the

gears at the end of the shaft.

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DESIGN SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION
PARAMETERS
Diameter 22.23 mm
Length 235 mm
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D. Shredder Housing: The components such as the blades, spacers, and shafts will be

placed in the shredder housing

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Height 251 mm
Length 227 mm
Thickness 120 mm

E. Sprockets: The researchers will use a 36-tooth Sprocket attached to the crank of

the bicycle frame and four of 38-tooth Sprocket to drive the Shredder.

DESIGN SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

PARAMETERS
Diameter 160mm
Radius 80mm
Teeth 36-38

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F. DC Motor: A power source in the form of a DC Motor is provided to drive the

system, carrying variable loads, and will operate as the machine's secondary power

source.

DESIGN SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

PARAMETERS
Volts 24V
Watts 350W
Speed 400RPM

No. of Motor 1

G. Thermoelectric generators: are solid-state semiconductor devices that convert a

temperature difference and heat flow into a viable direct current power source. To

generate voltage, thermoelectric generator semiconductor devices use the Seebeck

effect. This produced voltage drives electrical current and generates usable power

when applied to a load.

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Height 40mm
Length 40mm
Thickness 3.4 mm

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H. Wires: A wire is a flexible metallic conductor, especially one made of copper,

usually insulated, and used to carry electric current in a circuit.

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Length 3m
Type of wire Solid
Size of wire #12

I. Pedal Assist Sensor: It employs the dual-magnetic loop - Hall elastic angle

difference to detect the dynamic torque, which is converted to DC signal and sent

to the controller.

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Diameter 65 mm
Magnets 12

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J. Pillow Block Bearing Units: are used to provide load support for a rotating shaft.

Their mounting surface is on a plane parallel and offset to the axis of the shaft.

Mounting holes or slots in the base or feet of pillow block bearings permit

adjustment and easy mounting.

DESIGN PARAMETERS SPECIFICATION ILLUSTRATION

Diameter 25.4 mm
Material Steel

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 3.3.3 Designing the 3D CAD Model

This study will use Fusion 360 to create and simulate a bicycle pedal-assisted

powered motor water hyacinth shredder using the materials and a user-friendly version

of the shredder using Fusion 360 to maximize shredding efficiency, shredder speed, the

torque generated, and overall work output of the device.

3.3.4 Assembly of the Bicycle Pedal Assisted Powered Motor Water Hyacinth Shredder

This research will assemble the parts fabricated according to the design created

using fusion 360 and develop the processes to automate each part's design, fabrication,

and testing.

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3.4 Phase 4: Validation and Testing Phase

3.4.1 Inspection of the Machine

This analysis will determine whether the constructed machine meets the

specifications of the design developed in Fusion 360. The fabrication process will test

and verify the completed design to ensure the machine meets its design requirements.

3.4.2 Testing

We will test the minimum and maximum capacity, performance, quality, and losses

of the Bicycle Pedal Assisted Powered Motor Water Hyacinth Shredder Machine.

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