1Faculty of Environmental Technology, Department of Industrial Design, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State, Nigeria
2Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Department of Mechanical/Production Engineering, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State, Nigeria
3Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Department of Mechanical/to Production Engineering, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State, Nigeria
*Corresponding Author: aikwasu@atbu.edu.ng
Online published on 27 September, 2018.
This Research work involves the design, fabrication and testing of a manually operated compressor for use of artisans and small scale vulcanizing activities. The developed machine consists of chain sprocket arrangement to a flywheel attached to a pulley which powers the compressor as well as a storage tank to receive air by foot pedaling. The article is an innovative product to meet the needs of rural African Artisans that uses air compressor for their daily activities. The design is such that the chain sprocket provides the compressor with a driving force in conjunction with the flywheel thereby replacing the prime mover. Prototype pilot test carried out on the developed manual air compressor could generates 10 Psi ie 0.69bar-volume of air in 60 seconds. A new design with better parameter of the machine was done to improve it's proficiency after testing for broad application even for the handicap Artisans.
Development, Air, Energy, Compressor, Machine, Flywheel, Artisans, Sprocket, Tank, Chain, Pulley, V belt
