Research Article

Complex Approach to Conceptual Design of Machine Mechanically Extracting Oil from Jatropha curcas L. Seeds for Biomass-Based Fuel Production

Table 1

Decomposition and interpretation of primary user’s needs (machines mechanically extracting oil).

Primary user’s needNeed decompositionInterpretation of need (requirement)

Low operational costOperated by unskilled workerLow demand for qualification
Low energy consumptionLow power (fuel) consumption
High availabilityLow failure rate
Long lifetimeLong lifetime of machine parts

High productivityHigh labour productivityLow manual work intensity
Fast filling up of machineFast filling up of machine bin
Fast and easy cleaningFast and easy cleaning of chamber
Easy spare parts replacementQuick parts disassembly or assembly

High yield of quality oilHigh oil yieldHigh efficiency of extraction
Low wasteHigh degree of seeds utilization
Clean oilLow volume of impurities