1. Bio-Masher Sunflower seed oil extraction unit

2. 2/4/04 Matt Nusbaum 2 Background Information Sunflower seeds are an inexpensive and highly productive crop. Seed oil is useful as a lubricant, fuel, or an additive to either. Seed pressing is a time consuming, labor intensive process. The Alternative Energy Club is the primary customer.

3. 2/4/04 Matt Nusbaum 3 Problem Dramatically reduce the labor required to extract seed oils while maintaining an efficient use of power.

4. 2/4/04 Matt Nusbaum 4 Solution AC motor driven auger-style press Adjustable endplate Micro controller for fine adjustments Keypad and display Hopper to load seed

5. 2/4/04 Matt Nusbaum 5 System Overview Micro- Controller Hopper 120VAC display Motor Driver Seed Auger Auger Motor Induction sensor OilCake

6. 2/4/04 Matt Nusbaum 6 Features Low power usage Tunable operation for maximum efficiency Easy to follow, on-screen instructions Minimal physical labor

7. 2/4/04 Matt Nusbaum 7 Where I Am Concept design is finished. Finalized goals in a meeting with A.E.C. Devised two setups for testing for feasibility and functionality.

8. 2/4/04 Matt Nusbaum 8 Where I Am Headed Setting up and test feasibility  Is there a range of optimum performance  Can the micro controller determine and use this range. Other testing  Determine pressure needed to get oil  Determine torque needed for motor Research amperage sensors

9. 2/4/04 Matt Nusbaum 9 Project Schedule

10. 2/4/04 Matt Nusbaum 10 More Information http://web.vtc.edu/ELM/Projects/2003- 2004/Bio-Masher/