J. J. Chavda

Effect of Die Hole Diameter and Motor Speed on the Performance of Machine and Pellet Quality of Castor Shell

J. J. Chavda, D. K. Vyas & S. Jogunuri · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

The study evaluated the effects of die hole diameter and motor speed on machine performance and the pellet quality of castor shell. A flat die pellet machine was tested using three die hole diameters (6, 8 and 10 mm) and three motor speeds (1000, 1200 and 1400 rpm). The measured...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74323

Production and Characterisation of Pellets from Agricultural Waste: Dry Leaves, Castor Shell and Soyabean

J. J. Chavda, D. K. Vyas & S. Jogunuri · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Biomass substitution for conventional fossil fuels can contribute to the production of cleaner energy. Woody biomass pellets are increasingly gaining popularity in the primary energy sector. The study aims to evaluate whether locally available agricultural biomass waste (dry leav...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55467