Effect of Rotational Speed and Gap between Rotating Knives of the Grinder on the Yield Stress and Water-Binding Capacity of Fine Ground Chicken Bone

Abstract

This article presents the results of the study of the dependence of yield stress (YS) and water-binding capacity (WBC) on mechanical processing of meat and bone raw materials when changing the rotational speed and the gap between the rotary knives of the grinder. It is revealed that the parameters of YS and WBC also increase when the rotational speed increases. Thus, the highest values of YS (943.29 Pa) and WBC (66.98%) are observed when the rotary knives’ rotational speed is 4000 min−1 and the clearance between knives is 0.16 mm, while the lowest values of YS (635.87 Pa) and WBC (63.83%) are observed when the knives’ rotational speed is 1000 min−1 and the clearance is 0.38 mm. The power consumption of the electric motor of the unit increases as the rotation speed of the working bodies increases and the gap between the knives decreases.