Abstract:
A bicycle pedal-powered soap mixer is to be designed and developed. The machine is to consist
of a chain drive and gear amplification mechanisms that turn impeller blades in a large stainless
steel container. where soap ingredients are stirred and blended. The machine is expected to be
economically viable, can be used by unskilled workers, save time otherwise spent in traditional
mixing and can be adopted for human-powered process units which could have intermittent
operation without affecting the end-product. Soap production can be enhanced by making use of
this pedal-powered soap mixer, which with little human effort makes the soap to properly mix
and trace within few minutes.
The study further goes through the design and selection of the different components of the
prototype and assembling of the prototype. After construction, it was tested and preliminary
testing results are also included in the booklet. The overall project evaluation and the weaknesses
of the design are also included in here and the possible solutions in form of recommendations for
future designers.
