Date

3-2010

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

Major Course

Major in Agricultural and Bio-Process Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Jessie C. Elauria

Committee Member

Kevin F. Yaptengco, Engelbert K. Peralta

Abstract

Philippines, being an agricultural country, has several resources which may be used as source of food and feed.One of its most abundant resources is corn. In 2009, it is reported that the total output of corn in the country reached 7.5 million metric tons. According to PCCARD, three million hectares of land is devoted to corn production. Corn (Zea mays) or maize is a cereal crop belonging to grass family. It is grown almost all over the world and is used as a staple food. It is the Philippines' second staple food second to rice. It is nutritious food at which a favorable amount of calories and fibers are obtained. For this reason, it bis good for human and animal consumption. For human consumption, it is either in its eaten in its raw form or maybe milled into smaller grains and processed further. For animal consumption corn kernels are milled and used as component of their feed. Milled corn is used as a feed for animals such as pigs and chicken. As for human consumption, it is used as raw material for cereals and chips and many also be used as replacement for rice. For this reason, it is necessary that the process is done properly and away from objects that may harm animals and human who will consume it. Optimum quality of feeds should therefore be assured. Davao Solar Best Corporation is one of the biggest producers of corn grits and bran in Mindanao. This company distributes milled corn products to several feed millers in Visayas and Mindanao regions, and even some in Manila. The company makes use of a single system to convert corn to brans and grits. This system makes use of precleaners, roller and hammer mills. This paper is a report of the field practice in Davao Solar Best Corp. which includes the observation and practice of the activities done in company corn milling and storage operation. However, this paper will give greater emphasis on the corn milling operations, specifically on the conversion of whole corn kernel and bran which involves receiving, pre-cleaning, peeling, crushing grinding, grading, dust collection and bagging. Factors that effect the efficiency of production such as waste management, quality control, machine and equipment conditions, work place conditions, space utilization, and plant layout are then investigate. Recommendations on how to improve the process flow rate are also given

Language

English

LC Subject

Corn--Milling

Call Number

LG 993 2010 A2 P34

Document Type

Thesis

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