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PNS/PAES 223 (2005) (English): Agricultural Machinery -- Chipping Machine -- Methods of Test ~. • PHILIPPINE NATIONAL • STANDARD PNS/PAES 223:2005 (PAES published 2004) ICS 65.060 Agricultural Machinery - Chipping Machine - Methods of Test BUREAU OF PRODUCT STANDARDS DEPARTMENT DF TRADE & INDUSTRY PHiliPPINES PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD PNS/PAES 223:2005 (P AES publisbed 2004) National Foreword This Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards PAES 223:2004, Agricultural Machinery - Chipping Machine - Methods of Test was approved for adoption as a Philippine National Standard by the Bureau of Product Standards upon the recomn1endation of the Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center. PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING STANDARD PAES 223:2004 CONTENTS Page J Scope 140 2 References 140 3 Definitions 140 4 General Conditions for Test and Inspection 142 4.1 Selection of chipper to be tested 142 4.2 Role of nlanufacturer/dealer 142 4.3 Role of the representative of the manufacturer/dealer 142 4.4 Test site conditions 142 4.5 Test instruments 142 4.6 Test Inaterials 142 5 Test and Inspection 143 5.1 Verification of the manufacturer's technical data and infOlmation 143 5.2 Perfon11ance test 143 6 Laboratory Analysis 145 6.1 Moisture content 145 6.2 Analysis of products 145 7 Formula 146 8 Test Report 146 ANNEXES A MinimUln List of Field and Laboratory Test Equiplnentand Materials 147 B Specifications of the Chipping Machine 148 C Perfonnance Test Data Sheet 150 D Laboratory Test Data Sheet 152 E Formula Used During Calculation and Testing 155 8-139 PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING STANDARD PAES 223: 2004 Agricultural Machinery - Chipping Machine - Methods of Test 1 Scope This standard specifies the 111ethods of test and inspection for power-driven and 111anually operated chipping machine for root crops and banana. Specifically, it shall be used to: 1.1 verify the 111echanism, dimensions, materials, accessories of the chipper and the list of specifications Subll1itted by the manufacturer; 1.2 detennine the perfonnance of the machine; 1.3 evaluate the ease of handling and safety features; 1.4 analyze the chipped product through laboratory analysis; and 1.5 report the results of the tests. 2 References The following nonnative document contains provisions which through reference in this text constitute provisions of these standards: PAES 103:2000 Agricultural Machinery - Methods of Sampling PAES 222:2005 Agricultural Machinery - Chipping Machine - Specifications 3 Definitions For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply: 3.1 blade bevel angle angle of the cutting edge of the blade 3.2 chip thin slice of material with thickness of about 4 n11n 3.3 chipping machine chipper size reduction machine either power or manually operated which is used to cut or slice root crops or banana into small thin pieces called chips 8-140 PAES 223:2004 3.4 chipping capacity amount of material that can be processed per unit time, kg/h 3.5 chipping efficiency ratio of the weight of the chips collected at all outlets, to the total weight of the input of the chipper, expressed in percent 3.6 chipping recovery ratio of the weight of the chips collected at the main outlet, to the total weight of the input of the chipper, expressed in percent 3.7 cutting disc rotating part of the chipping machine that holds the cutting knives 3.8 foreign matter all matters other than root crops/banana such as sand, gravel, dirt, pebbles, stones, nletal fillings, lumps of earth, clay, nlud, chaff, straw, weed seeds and other crop seeds 3.9 overall height distance between the horizontal supporting surface and the horizontal plane touching the uppenll0st part of the chipping machine NOTE All parts of the chipping machine projecting upwards are contained between these two planes. 3.10 overall length distance between the vertical planes at the right angles to the median plane of the chipping Inachine and touching its front and rear extrelnities NOTE All parts of the chipping machine, in particular, components projecting at the front and at the rear are contained between these two planes. Where an adjustment of components is possible, it shall be set at minimum length. 3.11 overaH width distance between the vertical planes parallel to the median plane of the chipping machine, each plane touching the outennost point of the chipping machine NOTE All parts of the chipping unit projecting laterally are contained between these two planes. 3.12 plate angie angle of orientation of the chipping plate with respect to the horizontal plnae 8-141 PAES 223 :2004 3.13 prinlemover electric l11otor or internal con1bustion engine used to run the chipping Inachine 3.14 rake angle angle of inclination of the blade with respect to the chipping plate 3.15 running-in period prelilninary operation of the machine to l11ake various adjustn1ents prior to the conduct of test until the operation is stable 4 General Conditions for Test and Inspection 4.1 Selection of chipper to be tested Chipping machine submitted for test shall be sampled in accordance with PAES 103. 4.2 Role of manufacturer/dealer The manufacturer shall submit specifications and other relevant inforn1ation about the chipper and shall abide with the terms and conditions set forth by an official testing agency. 4.3 Role of the representative of the manufacturer/dealer An authorized representative of the nlanufacturer/dealer shall operate, adjust, repair, and shall decide on l11atters related to the operation of the machine. 4.4 Test site conditions The chipping n1achine shall be tested as installed for normal operation. The site should have ample provisions for crop handling, temporary storage and workspace. 4.5 Test instruments The instruments to be used shall have been calibrated and checked by the testing agency prior to the 111eaSUrementso The suggested list of mininlum field and laboratory test equipment and materials needed to carry out the chipping n1achine test is shown in Annex A. 4.6 Test Inaterials Test materials to be used shall be commonly or locally grown root crop preferably potato. The amount of test material to be supplied shall be at least 75% of chipper's chipping capacity. 8-142 PAES 223:2004 5 Test and Inspection 5.1 Verification of the manufacturer's technical data and information .1 This inspection is carried out to verify the mechanism, din1ensions, materials and accessories of the chipping tnachine in c01nparison with the list of manufacturer's technical data and inforn1ation. 5.1.2 A plain and level surface shall be used as reference plane for verification of chipping l11achine's dilnensional specifications. 5.1.3 The items to be inspected and verifIed shall be recorded in Annex B. 5.2 Performance test 5.2.1 This is carried out to obtain actual data on tnachine performance. 5.2.2 Initial data of the crop conditions such as type of crop, variety, and source shall be recorded. 5.2.3 Test materials to be used Test n1aterials prepared to be used for the running-in and for each test trial shall be th~ same. 5.2.4 Running-in and prelitninary adjustn1ent Before the stmi of the test, the chipper should have undergone running-in period wherein various adjustments of the chipper shall be made according to the recon11nendation of the manufacturer. (No other adjustments shall be pennitted while the test is on-going). 5.2.5 Termination of test If during the test run, the n1achine stops due to major component breakdown or malfunctions the test shall be terminated by the test engineer. 5.2.6 Operation of the chipping machine The chipping machine shall be operated at the speed(s) and feed rate(s) recommended by the manufacturer. The SaIne recommended feeding rate shall be maintained during the test run. After the test run, the area shall be cleaned and then prepared for the next trial. This procedure shall be repeated for the succeeding test trials. 5.2.7 Test trial A minimum of three test trials, with duration of at least 15 minutes per trial, shall be adopted. 8-143 PAES 223:2004 5.2.8 Data collection 5.2.8.1 Duration of test The duration of each test trial shall comlnence at the start of the chipping operation and ends after feeding of the last batch and it shall be recorded as operating tilne. 5.2.8.2 Noise level for power-operated chipping Inachine The noise enlitted by the tnachine shall be Ineasured using a noise level nleter at the location of the operators and baggers. The noise level shall be lneasured 50 mm away from the ear level of the operators and baggers. 5.2.8.3 Speed of components The speed of the rotating shafts of the Inajor components of the chipper shall be taken using a tachonleter. NOTE Measurements shall be taken with and without load for sub-clauses 5.2.8.2 and 5.2.8.3 as specified in Annex C. -'.""'.'U'.,~" Power/Fuel consu111ption for power-operated chipping Inachine A power meter shall be used to nleasure electric energy consumption. In case an internal COlllbustion engine is used, the fuel tank shall be filled to its capacity. After each test trial the tank shall be refilled using graduated cylinder. The alTIOunt of refueling is the fuel consu111ption for the test. When filling up the tank, keep the tank horizontal so as not to leave empty space in the tank. 5.2.8.5 Operator's physical attributes for manually-operated chipping lnachine Height, weight and stature of the operator shall be recorded. Pulse rate and blood pressure before and after each test trial shall be recorded. 5.2.8.6 Data recording and observations Record sheet for all data and information during the test is given in Annex C. 5.2.9 Sampling 5.2.9.1 Sampling procedures for test materials Randonlly take 20 representative samples for determination of input material dimension. This is done by taking samples, each at the top, middle and bottom of the pile. 5.2.9.2 Sampling from the outlet During each test trial, thrce-200 g samples shall be random Iy collected from the output of the chipper to be analyzed in the laboratory. Half (100 g) of the 200 g sample shall be used It)r 8-144