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Design, fabrication, and evaluation of downdraft kiln for the production of lime from slipper-cupped oyster (Crassostrea iredalei, Faustino 1932) shells
(2020-03)Slipper-cupped oyster shell contains 95% calcium carbonate and is considered as a promising source of lime in the future. This study aimed to design, fabricate, and evaluate a downdraft kiln to produce lime from Slipper-cupped ... -
A proposed design of an integrated public transportation terminal in Barangay Igtuba, Miagao, Iloilo
(2021-02)Transportation in Miagao is widely used because even though it is a place which is located in a rural area, it is highly industrialized. Because of this, people tend to have problems regarding transportation for Miagao ... -
Proposed housing design on a prelimininary site development plant for indigenous people of Brgy. Dacal San Enrique, Iloilo
(2022-06)The Indigenous People (IP) are considered to be underprivileged, without access to safe and secured abodes, unlike other members of the community to which they belong. This project study proposes a site development plan ... -
Design, construction, and performance evaluation of evaporative cooler for sustainable refrigeration of agricultural produce
(2021-03)Due to the high inclination to rot of agricultural produce, fruits and vegetables are stored at lower temperatures. Reducing the environmental temperature has multiple methods. However, acquiring storage with cool or ... -
Proposed design of a two-storey government administrative center in Poblacion, Badiangan, Iloilo
(2023-05)A country, a state, or any political institution's government acts as a system of law and order. Local governments have historically played a key role in providing residents of local communities with services in many ... -
Sustainable poultry farming: Design, construction, and testing of a hybrid (solar, grid, battery)-powered egg incubator
(2022-08)Poultry farming is one of the main components of the chain of supply of livestock that feeds a nation. As the demand continues to increase with the increase in population, poultry farming has been relying on artificial ... -
Design, fabrication, and testing of a corn sheller for barangay Badiangan, Ajuy, Iloilo
(2022-07)Designing, fabricating, and testing of a corn sheller for the beneficiary barangay at Ajuy Iloilo are the main goals of this study. The corn sheller is a machine that utilizes a shelling cylinder to separate the kernels ... -
Fish attracting device
(2020-04)Fishing is important to the Philippine industry. The people of the country are highly dependent in this livelihood. According to the statistics, there are about 1.6 million Filipinos who are part of the country’s fishing ... -
A proposed design of a multi-purpose covered gym of Napnapan Sur, Tigbauan, Iloilo
(2021-11)A Multi-Purpose Covered Gymnasium is one of the necessary establishments which should be present in certain barangays of a municipality. This study had been conducted in order to investigate the existing problems that need ... -
Fly above and beyond: Equipping, testing and evaluating an aerial rescue drone capable of human body detection through artificial intelligence
(2022-06)Time is crucial when it comes to monitoring, search and rescue, etc. Therefore, a drone capable of making the monitoring side of the operation much easier will be very beneficial when it comes to reducing rescue time. This ... -
Activated carbon obtained from “saba” banana peels (musa acuminata x balbisiana) as filtering medium in jeepney exhaust muffler system
(2020-04)This study, entitled “Activated Carbon Obtained from “Saba” Banana Peels (Musa acum inata x balbisiana) as Filtering Medium in Jeepney Exhaust Muffler System”, aimed to design and construct an exhaust muffler system with ... -
A comparative study on the performance of commercial and shredded expanded polystyrene roughing filter as pretreatment for the improvement of the physical properties of water from Tigum River, San Isidro, Jaro, Iloilo City
(2021-01)Domestic-scale water filters often require relatively low turbid water which is often not available in times of natural calamities, requiring the use of water pretreatment systems for turbidity reduction in the available ... -
Design, fabrication, and evaluation of downdraft kiln for the production of lime from slipper-cupped oyster (Crassostrea iredalei, Faustino 1932) shells
(2020-03)Slipper-cupped oyster shell contains 95% calcium carbonate and is considered as a promising source of lime in the future. This study aimed to design, fabricate, and evaluate a downdraft kiln to produce lime from Slipper-cupped ... -
Effects of different brands of EPS coolers used on the melt rate of ice for the containment and transport of milkfish (Chanos chanos) in Libas Fishing Port and Iloilo Fish Port Complex (IFPC)
(2019-05)Milkfish (Chanos chanos) is named as the national fish of the Philippines and also one of the major fish species produced in Panay. This study aims about the comparison and assessment of the effectiveness of two different ... -
Determination of optimal packaging for distribution of eggplants (Solanum melongena) to selected markets in Iloilo City
(2019-05)This study aimed to determine the optimal packaging for distribution of eggplants (Solanum melongena) to selected markets in Iloilo City. The packaging materials that were studied included woven bamboo basket (kaing), sack ... -
Comparative study on LDPE polybag, PP snap-lid container, VMPET/PE pouch, PA/PE vacuum bag as used in packing blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) meat
(2019-05)This study aimed to identify the trends and statistically analyze the significant differences of Water Activity, pH, and Sensory Analysis when LDPE Polybag, PP Snap-lid Container, VMPET/PE Pouch, and PA/PE Vacuum Bag is ... -
Comparative study of the effects of banana leaf and paper inserts on the shelf life of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
(2019-05)Oyster mushroom (pleurotus ostreatus) production has long been an industry in the Philippines and has been grown commercially around the world for food. Because of its high moisture content, their thin porous epidermal ... -
Development and testing of composite paperboard by mold and deckle papermaking process using abaca tuxy waste, banana pseudostem, and rice straw fibers
(2022-05)This research study determined the optimum ratio of abaca tuxy waste, banana pseudostem, and rice straw fibers to produce composite paperboard using the mold and deckle papermaking process. Four sets of composite paperboard ... -
Transit and laboratory performance testing study for wooden crate, kaing, and returnable plastic container (RPC) used as transport packaging for tomatoes
(2019-05)This study aimed to evaluate and compare the protective capability of the wooden crate, kaing, and returnable plastic container (RPC) in terms of the number of damaged tomatoes after experiencing shock and vibration hazard ... -
Trundling and laboratory performance testing of polystyrene chicken egg clamshell trays in returnable plastic crate, corrugated box and wooden crate for Egger Farm San Miguel, Iloilo
(2019-05)Eggshell breakage and egg tray damage are common during transportation rather than any other step during processing and distribution. Hence, the study aimed to test and compare the protective ability of secondary packaging ...