Philippine Agricultural Engineering PAES 211:2000

What is a requirement for the test site conditions?

What option is available to the manufacturer if the test materials exceed recommended characteristics?

What must be verified before testing begins?

During the running-in period, what adjustments are permitted?

Under what circumstance would a test be suspended?

What is the minimum weight for representative samples of corn kernels used in each test trial?

How many samples should be collected from the outlets of the different components during each test trial?

What type of containers should samples for moisture content testing be kept in?

What is required for the measurement of data during a test run?

What must be done to the fuel tank before testing a corn mill using an engine?

Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standard PAES 211:2000

Standard for methods of testing corn mills, initiated by AMTEC, funded by BPRE of the Department of Agriculture
Reviewed by a Study Team and Technical Committee on Postharvest Machinery
Circulated for comments and reactions to various private and government organizations
Presented to PSAE and subjected to public hearing organized by NAFC
Formulated in accordance with PNS 01: Part 4:1998
Comments and reactions considered in finalizing the standard
References made to Primer on Philippine Grains Standardization Program - National Food Authority, 1998

Contents (PAES 211:2000)

Scope: Methods of test and inspection for corn mills
Reference: Normative documents (e.g., PAES 210:2000, ISO 6540:1980)
Definitions: Terms such as "aspirator", "bulk density," etc.
General Conditions for Test and Inspection: Roles of manufacturer/dealer, representative, site conditions, suspension of tests
Test Preparation: Preparation of devices, testing instruments (Annex A), test materials
Pre-test Observation: Verification of specifications, test materials
Performance Test: Operation of the corn mill, sampling, data collection (duration, noise measurement, speed of component, fuel/energy consumption) (Annex D, E, F, G)
Laboratory Analysis: Procedures for determining efficiency, losses, percentage of corn grits (Annex G, F)
Test Report: Required information (title, summary, purpose & scope, methods, conditions, description of machine, results, observations, names & signatures) (Annex H)
Annexes: Detailed list of equipment, test materials, specifications, data sheets, formulas

Test methods for corn mills are outlined in the Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standard PAES 211:2000. This standard was developed by AMTEC with input from various stakeholders and includes definitions, conditions for testing, and references to normative documents. It aims to ensure accurate and reliable performance assessments of corn milling machinery.