NAME :ADITYA RAJ

ROLL NO. : 22MI33001

OBJECTIVE : TO FIND THE REDUCTION RATIO OF JAW CRUSHER CRUSHING A PARTICULAR MATERIAL
FEED
SIZE RANGE SIEVE + MATERIAL WEIGHT SIEVE WEIGHT MATERIAL WEIGHT %WIEGHT CUMULATIVE % RETAINED CUMULATIVE % PASSING
53 705.8 705.8 0 0.00% 0 100
45 - 53 968.5 675.3 293.2 14.74% 14.7 85.3
37.5 - 45 2341.5 657.4 1684.1 84.66% 99.36 0.64
22.4 - 37.5 666.7 654.8 11.9 0.60% 99.96 0.042
11.2 - 22.4 676.9 676.9 0 0.00% 100 0
9.5 - 11.2 662.5 662.5 0 0.00% 100 0
4.75 - 9.5 668.4 668.4 0 0.00% 100 0
4 - 4.75 704.9 704.9 0 0.00% 100 0
4 547.8 547.8 0 0.00% 100 0

PRODUCT 1
SIZE RANGE SIEVE + MATERIAL WEIGHT SIEVE WEIGHT MATERIAL WEIGHT %WIEGHT CUMULATIVE % RETAINED CUMULATIVE % PASSING
53 705.8 705.8 0 0.00% 0 100
45 - 53 675.3 675.3 0 0.00% 0 100
37.5 - 45 657.4 657.4 0 0.00% 0 100
22.4 - 37.5 727.7 654.8 72.9 3.70% 3.69 96.31
11.2 - 22.4 1503.6 676.9 826.7 41.93% 45.62 54.38
9.5 - 11.2 1007.6 662.5 345.1 17.50% 63.12 36.88
4.75 - 9.5 1076.4 668.4 408 20.69% 83.81 16.19
4 - 4.75 723.5 704.9 18.6 0.94% 84.75 15.25
4 848.1 547.8 300.3 15.23% 99.98 0.02

PRODUCT 2
SIZE RANGE SIEVE + MATERIAL WEIGHT SIEVE WEIGHT MATERIAL WEIGHT %WIEGHT CUMULATIVE % RETAINED CUMULATIVE % PASSING
53 705.8 705.8 0 0.00% 0 100
45 - 53 675.3 675.3 0 0.00% 0 100
37.5 - 45 657.4 657.4 0 0.00% 0 100
22.4 - 37.5 726.5 654.8 71.7 3.70% 3.7 96.3
11.2 - 22.4 1517.4 676.9 840.5 43.36% 47.06 52.94
9.5 - 11.2 920.4 662.5 257.9 13.30% 60.36 39.64
4.75 - 9.5 1112.8 668.4 444.4 22.92% 83.28 16.72
4 - 4.75 721.5 704.9 16.6 0.86% 84.14 15.86
4 855.2 547.8 307.4 15.86% 100 0
 120 CUMULATIVE % PASSING VS SIEVE RANGE
100
100
CUMULATIVE % PASSING

85.3
80

60

40

20
0 0 0 0 0 0.042 0.64
0
4 4 - 4.75 4.75 - 9.5 9.5 - 11.2 11.2 - 22.4 22.4 - 37.5 37.5 - 45 45 - 53 53
-20
SIEVE RANGE

FEED
CUMULATIVE % PASSING VS SIEVE RANGE
120
100 100 100
CUMULATIVE % PASSING

96.31
100
80
54.88
60
36.88
40
15.25 16.19
20
0.02
0
4 4 - 4.75 4.75 - 9.5 9.5 - 11.2 11.2 - 22.4 22.4 - 37.5 37.5 - 45 45 - 53 53
SIEVE RANGE

PRODUCT 1
CUMULATIVE % PASSING VS SIEVE RANGE
120
96.3 100 100 100
CUMULATIVE % PASSING

100

80

60 52.94
39.64
40
15.86 16.72
20
0
0
4 4 - 4.75 4.75 - 9.5 9.5 - 11.2 11.2 - 22.4 22.4 - 37.5 37.5 - 45 45 - 53 53
SIEVE RANGE

PRODUCT 2
CALCULATION:-
➢ Reduction Ratio = ( F 80 / P 80 )

• For feed and product 1 :

Reduction Ratio = 49/19.6
= 2.5
• For feed and product 2 :
Reduction Ratio = 49/18.2
=2.69
• For product 1 and product 2 :
Reduction Ratio = 19.6/18.2
=1.077
➢ RESULTS:
• The reduction ratio of product 1 is 2.5
• The reduction ratio of product 2 is 2.69
• The reduction ratio of product 2 considering
product 1 as the feed is 1.077

➢ DISCUSSION:
• We used blake jaw crusher with single toggle
in this experiment.
• We used sieve sizes ranges from -53mm to
+4mm in the experiment.
• The choice between a jaw crusher with a
higher reduction ratio or a lower reduction
ratio depends entirely on the specific needs of
the application and the priorities of the
operation.
• A jaw crusher with a higher reduction ratio is
better suited for applications where the
primary goal is to produce finely crushed
materials with minimal oversize.
➢ CONCLUSION :

• Factors such as material hardness,

moisture content, and particle size
distribution can influence the
crushing performance.
• The reduction ratio of the sample
must be greater than 1.

➢ REFERENCES:

• Lab manual of MHME , IIT Kharagpur.

• NPTEL videos by prof. Arun kumar
Majumdar ,IIT Kharagpur
• https://savree.com/en/encyclopedia/jaw-
crusher
QUESTIONS:
1. What are the ways in which the material’s physical
properties can affect the crushed product generation
in a jaw crusher? Provide a discussion.
The physical properties of the material being processed in a
jaw crusher significantly influence the characteristics of the
crushed product. Here are some key factors and their effects:
1. Hardness: Hard materials cause more wear and produce
rough, angular particles.
2. Toughness: Tough materials lead to elongated, flaky
particles and require more crushing energy.
3. Brittleness: Brittle materials break easily, resulting in more
fines and cubic particles.
4. Moisture Content: High moisture causes clogging and
corrosion, producing more fines.
5. Density: Denser materials need more energy to crush and
yield uniform particle sizes.

2. What’s the relationship of the crusher set size with

the crushed product size distribution?
The relationship between the crusher set size and the
crushed product size distribution is a critical aspect in the
operation of a crushing process. Here’s how the set size
influences the product size distribution:
1. Gap Size: The gap between the crusher's crushing surfaces
controls the size of the output material.
2. Larger Gap: Produces larger, coarser pieces and fewer small
fragments.
3. Smaller Gap: Results in smaller, finer pieces and more fine
dust.
4. Adjustable: You can adjust the gap to get the desired size of
material.
5. Usage: The right gap size is crucial for matching the
material to its intended use.

3. What is the importance of determining reduction ratio in a

jaw crusher? Which is better, a jaw crusher with higher
reduction ratio or lower reduction ratio?
The reduction ratio in a jaw crusher is important and whether
a higher or lower ratio is better:
1. Product Size Control: Determines the size of the crushed
material. Higher reduction ratios produce smaller
particles.
2. Throughput Efficiency: Affects how efficiently the
crusher processes material. The right ratio optimizes
throughput.
3. Material Feed Size: Balances the size of incoming
material with the desired output size.
 4. Energy Consumption: Higher reduction ratios may
require more energy but reduce the number of required
crushing stages.
5. Wear and Maintenance: Higher ratios can lead to
increased wear on the crusher, potentially raising
maintenance costs.
6. Process Stages: Lower reduction ratios might mean
fewer crushing stages, which can be more cost-effective.
7. Product Quality: A higher reduction ratio can produce
finer products, which might be necessary for certain
applications.
8. Operational Efficiency: A well-chosen reduction ratio
enhances operational efficiency and performance.
9. Equipment Longevity: Lower reduction ratios can reduce
wear and tear, potentially extending equipment life.
10. Cost Considerations: Higher reduction ratios might
increase operational and maintenance costs, while lower
ratios might be more economical but require more
processing stages.
The best choice depends on your specific needs, including the
required product size, material properties, and cost
considerations.