Performance Test on Modified Block Ice Crusher Using Double Crusher System in Sorong West Papua

Abstract

The modification of the ice block machine using a double crusher system in this study has dimensions of 100 cm long, 80 cm wide and 115 cm high. Some of the machine components are made using stainless steel and steel. The propulsion engine uses a 7 HP gasoline engine. The working system of this machine is to use two ice block counters that rotate in opposite directions so that it will speed up the process of chopping ice blocks. The number of blades in each chopper is 36 and 42 blades. The engine production capacity at 800rpm shaft rotation produces 117,47 kg/minute or 7.048,2 kg/hour. The results of the chopped size varied from 2 to 7 mm. This machine is very effective with a target output of 3000kg production capacity while the actual output is 7048.2 kg/hour.