Design, fabrication and performance evaluation of GSM (Global System for Mobile Communcations) based tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) feeder
| dc.contributor.author | Paul Justine V. Sabado and Christ King A. Calso | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-20T02:31:20Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-20T02:31:20Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study was conducted to design, fabricate and evaluate the performance of an automated fish feeder machine for small to medium scale tilapia fish production. The machine with overall dimension of 69cm x 69cm x 248cm (L x W x H) was designed using the standard feed requirement practiced by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Locally available materials and fabrication technologies were utilized. Performance evaluation revealed that the machine has a feeding capacity of 140.175 kg/h, discharge rate of 0.038 kg/s and efficiency of 97.06% respectively. The results of statistical analysis revealed that the machine with 100-cm height has the spreading efficiency of 97.01% with a distribution area of 103432.75 cm2. However, the study revealed that there was no significant difference on the machine's dispense efficiency and discharge rate across height variations, respectively. Based on the cost analysis of the study, the investment cost of the machine was Php 29,217, with a break-even point at 259.19 kg, a return on investment of 39.36% and a payback period of 2.54 years. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://granarium.clsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/1022 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.relation.supervisor | ELMAR M. VILLOTA, Ph.D. | |
| dc.title | Design, fabrication and performance evaluation of GSM (Global System for Mobile Communcations) based tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) feeder | |
| dc.type | Thesis |