Soybean is considered to be an important oilseed crop because it contains highly nutritious oil in large quantities. The increasing rate of soybean usage, high food value, and production-exportation growth, necessitated more investigation and attention toward this product. The mechanized process of soybean production before and after harvesting has great impacts on quality, food value, competitive market, and the world production of this strategic product. This study presents a comprehensive on-farm performance evaluation of a soybean grinding machine designed for medium processing applications. The experimental investigation assessed critical operational parameters, including grinding capacity, efficiency, and material retention to determine the machine's suitability for small-scale soybean processing. Through systematic testing protocols, the grinding system demonstrated exceptional performance characteristics with a maximum processing capacity of 407.73kg/hr, representing a significant improvement over conventional grinding technologies. The machine achieved an outstanding grinding efficiency of 91.43%, indicating superior material utilization and energy optimization. Additionally, the system maintained minimal unground material retention at 2.95%, demonstrating excellent processing completeness and material recovery. These quantitative results collectively establish the machine's capability to deliver consistent, high-quality grinding performance while maintaining operational reliability under continuous processing conditions. The integrated performance metrics reveal that the system effectively balances productivity, energy efficiency, and processing precision, making it particularly suitable for modern soybean processing facilities requiring high-throughput operations. The evaluation confirms that this grinding technology represents a valuable advancement in agricultural processing equipment, offering substantial operational advantages including enhanced productivity, reduced energy consumption, and improved cost-effectiveness.
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