A Mechanical System for Lake Environment Management

Abstract

This invention relates to a mechanical system for chopping and crushing of water hyacinth in a single machine comprises a frame accommodating a hopper disposed with a cutting cylinder and a shear plate at its bottom for cutting the plants, a crushing cylinder and a pressing roller provided under the hopper for crushing of the plants and a delivery conveyor for delivery of the chopped and crushed plants to a transporting unit. The system is capable of chopping and crushing of water hyacinth in a single pass and reduces its volume up to 65--70%, which results in reduction of cost for transportation.