Finite Element Analysis of Paddler Sludge Dryer for its Structural Integrity under Different Loading Conditions

  • Authors

    • Manoj A. Kumbhalkar Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM Narhe Technical Campus, Pune, India
    • Tukaram S. Sargar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering, Pune, India
    • Suhas H. Sarje Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jayawntrao Sawant College of Engineering, Pune, India
    • Manish Sakhlecha Department of Civil Engineering, Raipur Institute of technology, Raipur, India
    • Sunil Prayagi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India
    • Gaurav Gondhlekar Department of Electrical Engineering, Yeshwatrao Chavan College of Engineering, Ngpur, India
    • Nitin B. Kardekar Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM Narhe Technical Campus, Pune, India
    • Mrinal Sorte Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM Narhe Technical Campus, Pune, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ddg57682

    Received date: April 3, 2025

    Accepted date: July 3, 2025

    Published date: July 20, 2025

  • Modal analysis, Thermal analysis, Structural analysis, FEA, Boundary conditions

  • Abstract

    The paddler sludge dryer machine made on standard parts & mechanisms are made from special grade material i.e. SS316, SS304 & MS Etc. To ensure functional accuracy and robust structure of sludge drying machine which is subjected to different load conditions thus The Finite Element method was (FEA) used to study structural integrity of design of the paddle sludge dryer under different load conditions the assembly of paddle sludge dryer is studied using finite element analysis (FEA) under different loads like structural and thermal loads. Modal analysis of assembly is done to analyze the natural frequency of structure to verify it for the resonance condition. The induced stresses in assembly due to structural and thermal loads are within the allowable limits of stress while the assembly natural frequencies of vibration are far from the motor excitation frequency thus the resonance condition is not likely to happen during motor running operation. Based on FE analysis results, paddle sludge dryer assembly is safe under the provided operating conditions.

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    Kumbhalkar , M. A. ., Sargar , T. S. ., Sarje , S. H. ., Sakhlecha , M. ., Prayagi , S. ., Gondhlekar , G. ., Kardekar , N. B. ., & Sorte , M. . (2025). Finite Element Analysis of Paddler Sludge Dryer for its Structural Integrity under Different Loading Conditions. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(SI-2), 119-130. https://doi.org/10.14419/ddg57682