Research on the Separation Technology of Kelp and Shellfish Box Based on Shellfish–Kelp Mixed Culture Mode

Aiming at the problem of floating shellfish boxes interfering with kelp harvesting when mechanized kelp harvesting is based on shellfish–kelp mixed culture mode, this paper combines the structural characteristics of the shellfish box itself, designs the kelp harvesting unit test bench and develops a...

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Main Authors: Yanan Wang, Zehao Zha, Xian Wang, Yipeng Cui, Xinxin Wang, Duanyang Geng, Hua Zhou, Tongfei Sheng
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/11/464
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author Yanan Wang
Zehao Zha
Xian Wang
Yipeng Cui
Xinxin Wang
Duanyang Geng
Hua Zhou
Tongfei Sheng
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Zehao Zha
Xian Wang
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description Aiming at the problem of floating shellfish boxes interfering with kelp harvesting when mechanized kelp harvesting is based on shellfish–kelp mixed culture mode, this paper combines the structural characteristics of the shellfish box itself, designs the kelp harvesting unit test bench and develops a shellfish box separator device. The key factors affecting the box separator’s separation effect were derived through the theoretical analysis. The process of separation of a shellfish box by the box separator is simulated and optimized under the derived boundary conditions. The single-factor test for the separating effect of the box separator was conducted with ADAMS kinematics simulation software. The test showed the optimal utility intervals for the key factors under consideration. Further orthogonal tests were conducted for the three key factors, which were ranked in descending order of importance as box separator separation angle <i>θ</i>, box separator taper angle <i>β</i> and box separator placement depth <i>h</i>. The optimal parameter combination is the box separator separation angle of 31.9°, the box separator taper angle of 30° and the box separator placement depth of 550 mm. Verification experiments have shown that both indicators, the farthest horizontal distance of the shellfish box and the angle of the shellfish box deviating from the box separator, meet the actual production requirements. In summary, the separator can effectively separate the shellfish box from the kelp, and the device is simple in design, quick in operation, and accomplished separation without disturbing shellfish. This study can provide a theoretical basis for the separation technology of kelp and shellfish box under shellfish–kelp mixed culture mode.
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spelling doaj-art-cd0fe68f9308431f8f0a2af14d1454ea2025-08-20T01:53:44ZengMDPI AGFishes2410-38882024-11-0191146410.3390/fishes9110464Research on the Separation Technology of Kelp and Shellfish Box Based on Shellfish–Kelp Mixed Culture ModeYanan Wang0Zehao Zha1Xian Wang2Yipeng Cui3Xinxin Wang4Duanyang Geng5Hua Zhou6Tongfei Sheng7College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255200, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255200, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255200, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255200, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255200, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255200, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255200, ChinaWeihai Renhe Electromechanical Co., Ltd., Weihai 264200, ChinaAiming at the problem of floating shellfish boxes interfering with kelp harvesting when mechanized kelp harvesting is based on shellfish–kelp mixed culture mode, this paper combines the structural characteristics of the shellfish box itself, designs the kelp harvesting unit test bench and develops a shellfish box separator device. The key factors affecting the box separator’s separation effect were derived through the theoretical analysis. The process of separation of a shellfish box by the box separator is simulated and optimized under the derived boundary conditions. The single-factor test for the separating effect of the box separator was conducted with ADAMS kinematics simulation software. The test showed the optimal utility intervals for the key factors under consideration. Further orthogonal tests were conducted for the three key factors, which were ranked in descending order of importance as box separator separation angle <i>θ</i>, box separator taper angle <i>β</i> and box separator placement depth <i>h</i>. The optimal parameter combination is the box separator separation angle of 31.9°, the box separator taper angle of 30° and the box separator placement depth of 550 mm. Verification experiments have shown that both indicators, the farthest horizontal distance of the shellfish box and the angle of the shellfish box deviating from the box separator, meet the actual production requirements. In summary, the separator can effectively separate the shellfish box from the kelp, and the device is simple in design, quick in operation, and accomplished separation without disturbing shellfish. This study can provide a theoretical basis for the separation technology of kelp and shellfish box under shellfish–kelp mixed culture mode.https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/11/464kelp harvestingshellfish box separationADAMSoptimization testshellfish–kelp mixed culture mode
spellingShingle Yanan Wang
Zehao Zha
Xian Wang
Yipeng Cui
Xinxin Wang
Duanyang Geng
Hua Zhou
Tongfei Sheng
Research on the Separation Technology of Kelp and Shellfish Box Based on Shellfish–Kelp Mixed Culture Mode
Fishes
kelp harvesting
shellfish box separation
ADAMS
optimization test
shellfish–kelp mixed culture mode
title Research on the Separation Technology of Kelp and Shellfish Box Based on Shellfish–Kelp Mixed Culture Mode
title_full Research on the Separation Technology of Kelp and Shellfish Box Based on Shellfish–Kelp Mixed Culture Mode
title_fullStr Research on the Separation Technology of Kelp and Shellfish Box Based on Shellfish–Kelp Mixed Culture Mode
title_full_unstemmed Research on the Separation Technology of Kelp and Shellfish Box Based on Shellfish–Kelp Mixed Culture Mode
title_short Research on the Separation Technology of Kelp and Shellfish Box Based on Shellfish–Kelp Mixed Culture Mode
title_sort research on the separation technology of kelp and shellfish box based on shellfish kelp mixed culture mode
topic kelp harvesting
shellfish box separation
ADAMS
optimization test
shellfish–kelp mixed culture mode
url https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/11/464
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