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Conversion of Direct-Fired to Steam-Jacketed Cooking Kettle in Manufacturing Jack ‘N Jill Products of Universal Robina Coporation—Davao

Dennis G. Rebuta

 

Abstract:

This technical feasibility study attempts to convert the existing Direct Fired Flame cooking machine to steam generated heating system for corn chips (Jack ’n Jill) production. Specifically, this study aimed to: 

1. convert the existing direct fired flame kettle to steam generated heating kettle;
2. automate the cooking process;
3. test if functional and effective and
4. to revise the design, if necessary to remedy the defects.

In the evaluation of the effectiveness of this device, a demonstration was conducted to the Technical Services Department ( TSD ) of Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Head Office, Plant Manager, Production Superintendent, Production Supervisor, Process Engineers and Production Specialist of Corn Chips Production Line of URC-Davao Plant in determining its functionality, aesthetics, and cost effectiveness with the use of a survey questionnaire. The findings were:

1. The prototype machine are designed to gain advantage over the cost of operation, accuracy of cooking parameters and safe to use;
2. The design of manufacturing system is fast, reliable and flexible, it can readily accommodate new product ( new design ) that ca respond quickly to the changing customers’ demand;
3. Superior quality of goods at lowest possible cost in a flexible way, this change reflect an effort remarkable by which finished goods are produced rather than acquiring new process technology.

With the distinctive characteristics of this prototype device conversion to steam jacketed cooking kettle, it was proven and accepted as an effective device to be used in cooking corn chips product of Universal Robina Corporation Davao Manufacturing Plant.