Development of an energy efficient artificial incubator for small scale egg hatching.

Date

4-2013

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

Major Course

Major in Agricultural Power and Machinery Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Paras, Fernando O

Restrictions

Restricted: Not available to the general public and to those bound by the confidentiality agreement. Access is available only after consultation with author/thesis adviser.

Abstract

Energy efficiency has been gaining attention with the scarcity of resources for energy being a relevant topic. However, investing in energy efficient products like incubators can be a burden for small scale farmers. This paper focused on the development of an energy efficient incubator with a capacity of 90 eggs. A commercial incubator was first tested for power consumption. The power rating obtained was at 55.9 W. TYHen an energy efficient incubator was designed and fabricated. Modifications made contributing to be improved efficiency include added insulation, nichrome wire positioning and intermittent ventilation. Added insulation lessened heat loss by 20.69W. The nichrome wires were positioned closer to the fan for faster heating. Finally,intermittent fan operation, compared to continuous fan operation, reduced heat loss by 8.54W. The final power rating of the energy efficient incubator was at 11.46W. Hatchability results were respectable, 80.25% for the energy efficient incubator and 67.44% for the commercial incubator. Payback period for the energy efficient incubator was at 1.70 years compared to 6.07 years for the commercial incubator. This study concluded that the energy efficient incubator can be a good investment for small scale farmers looking to reduce expenses due to energy consumption.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology

Call Number

LG 993.5 2013 A2 T36

Document Type

Thesis

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