A patent has been granted to a power operated coconut husking machine developed by Kerala Agricultural University (KAU).
The machine was developed by Jayan P. R., Dean of Faculty (Agricultural Engineering); C. P. Muhammad, Professor (Agricultural Engineering); Anu Sarath Chandran, MTech student, and Kotiary Bineesh Lal, research assistant, of Kerala Agricultural University.
This power-operated continuous coconut dehusking machine is a cutting-edge device designed for efficient coconut processing. This machine features a rotary unit enclosed within a stationary unit, creating a space that optimises husking. Raw coconuts enter through a feeding chute, where knife-like projections delicately loosen the husk. Counter-rotating rollers then separate the husk from the kernel, preserving the valuable coconut meat.
