Influence of design features of a multi-edge shredder on the operational characteristics of the process of comminution corn stalks

Abstract

The paper presents a comparative analysis of the effect of selected design features of blade and disc units on the functional characteristics of the process of grinding corn stalks in specific ranges of input variables. The effect of changes in the geometric features of the working units and rotational speeds on the energy demand during the grinding process was estimated. On this basis, an assessment of the quality of the shredding product in terms of shape and size was also made.