Modelling and Fabrication of a Water Hyacinth and Agro Wastes Shredder for Clean Maritime Waterways and Environments

Abstract

The problems associated with agro wastes littering the environment and that of water hyacinths hindering smooth sail of boats and other marine vehicles in the waterways necessitated this study. Accordingly, in order to clear the maritime waterways and environment of wastes, the modeling and fabrication of a water hyacinth and agro wastes shredder has been done. The materials used in the construction of the shredder were locally sourced. The modeling of the shredder was carried out using the SOLIDWORKS and AUTOCAD Software respectively. It was done after proper taking of dimensions of each of the components: either the one that is to be fabricated or the one that it will require purchase and to fix it. Thus, an affordable and homemade shredder was fabricated. It is recommended that the water hyacinths and the agro wastes should be dried before crushing it in the shredder together with oiling and greasing of the rollers and cutter’s bearings, and the well crushed wastes should be packaged for the utilization as biogas/biomass for power generation.