The Influence of Moisture Content of Wheat Single Kernel on the Energy Consumption by Shearing Process

Abstract

The paper presents the results of investigations on the energy consumption of individual wheat kernels, based on the shearing process. The experimental research was carried out on individual wheat grains at 10%, 12%, 14%, 16%, 18%, and 20% moisture content, pursuing the energy consumption during the wheat grain shearing process. Depending on the results obtained from the experimental research may be determined the working parameters of the milling machine. The measurements showed significant differences regarding the energy consumption between the grain moisture contents.