Design and Development of Coconut Dehusking Machine for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety of Coconut Farmers
Benjamin Roy T. IDIAN, Bryant Keanu T. MAESTRE, Kevin Francis F. EVANGELISTA, Raynold M. MARAVILLA, Jeson Elijah M. KALONG, Luvisminda MARCELO
Abstract. The goal of this study is to improve the productivity, safety, and efficiency of coconut farming by designing, developing, and testing a semi-automated coconut dehusking machine. The study, which was carried out in Barangay Tumbaga II, Sariaya, Quezon Province, Philippines, examines the difficulties faced by regional small-scale farmers who use manual dehusking techniques. The machine’s material loss, production, and operational effectiveness were assessed. The total efficiency rate was 82%, and the loss rate was 18%, with an average of 8.2 successfully dehusked coconuts and 1.8 damaged coconuts each trial. Although the rate of damaged coconuts indicates scope for improvement, these results show the machine’s potential to increase processing capacity. Improvements including better feed systems, pressure management, and blade alignment could reduce product loss. All things taken into account, the equipment offers a viable substitute for conventional techniques, providing rural Filipino farmers with a safer and more environmentally friendly way to dehusk coconuts.
Keywords
Automated, Dehusking, Efficiency, Fabrication, Innovation, Labor-Intensive, Malfunction, Manual Labor, Semi-Automatic Coconut Dehusking Machine, Coconut Farming, Dehusking Efficiency, Manual Dehusking, Performance Testing, Operational Efficiency, Small Farmers
Published online 5/10/2026, 10 pages
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Citation: Benjamin Roy T. IDIAN, Bryant Keanu T. MAESTRE, Kevin Francis F. EVANGELISTA, Raynold M. MARAVILLA, Jeson Elijah M. KALONG, Luvisminda MARCELO, Design and Development of Coconut Dehusking Machine for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety of Coconut Farmers, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 66, pp 203-212, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904152-18
The article was published as article 18 of the book Advanced Materials and Sustainable Energy Technologies
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