AUTOMATION OF TURMERIC PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR COOKING AND DRYING PURPOSE OF TURMERIC FINGERS

Abstract

The common practices among turmeric growers for turmeric cooking are traditional methods, which involves cooking and drying. The basic principle is boiler is employed for cookery of turmeric in pressure vessel and then hot air is employed for drying of turmeric. In conventional method time required of this entire process is about 15 days, and it is less efficient .There is have to be compelled to develop style of boiler and pressure vessel and additionally appliance. Also some safety precautions are required to include. This paper reviews properties of turmeric and traditional technique of turmeric process and style analysis of boiler, pressure vessel, and dryer.