Uji Berbagai Diameter Puli pada Alat Pengiris Wortel (Daucus carota L.)

Abstract

Carrots (Daucus carota L.) are a widely consumed vegetable, known for their diverse advantages, which include serving as an ingredient in food, a source of medicinal benefits, and a primary component in cosmetic production. In many households, the process of slicing carrots is still predominantly performed by hand, leading to extended durations for slicing. The introduction of a carrot slicer aims to assist users in efficiently slicing carrots. This research aimed to identify the optimal pulley size by assessing the effective capacity of the device, the yield, the proportion of poorly sliced materials, and a financial evaluation of the equipment. Findings indicated that the most effective capacity achieved by the tool was 68.45 Kg/hour. The highest yield recorded was 96.5%, while the share of materials that were inadequately sliced was 3.5%. Economic analysis results showed a BEP at Rp360,072 Kg/year, a NPV of Rp 106,925,411.1 annually, and an IRR of 42.71%, indicating that this machine is a sound investment due to its profitability.