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ME200L

I. Group Members

Name Contact NumberCapuno, Charles Brian C. 0915-594-7558

Go, Charles Rico J. 0915-450-2417Mangosong, Kevin S. 0906-362-3200

Samonte, Niell S 0915-513-9432

II. Proposed Thesis Topics

1. Design and Fabrication of a Micro-hydro Power System in Daranak Falls as a Reliable Source of Electricity to the Community of Tanay, Rizal Philippines

2. Indoor Air Quality Assessment of Fast Craft Travelling from Batangas City Pier to Calapan,Mindoro

3. Thermal energy storage system using molten salts for continuous drying of rice grains

4. Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Rice Thresher Powered by Steam Produced inCombustible Materials

5. Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Solar Furnace for Power Generation of a Small house

III. Proposed Thesis Advisor

Thesis Topic Proposed AdvisorDesign and Fabrication of a Micro-hydro PowerSystem in Daranak Falls as a Reliable Source of Electricity to the Community of Tanay, RizalPhilippines

Engr. Godofredo Salazar

Indoor Air Quality Assessment of Fast CraftTravelling from Batangas City Pier to Calapan,Mindoro Dr. Manuel Belino

Thermal energy storage system using molten salts

for continuous drying of rice grainsEngr. Jonathan Anastacio

Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale RiceThresher Powered by Steam Produced inCombustible MaterialsDesign and Fabrication of a Small Scale SolarFurnace for Power Generation

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I. Proposed Thesis Project Title

Design and Fabrication of a Micro-hydro Power System in Daranak Falls as a Reliable Source of Electricity to the Community of Tanay, Rizal Philippines

II. Proposed advisor

Engr. Godofredo Salazar

III. Technical summary/description

One good possible source of energy is water energy from rivers, falls etc. considering the richnatural resources including the different bodies of water found particularly in the more mountainousregions. This renewable energy is a good alternative source of power and has proven to provide cleanelectricity without any environmental impact on the river ecosystem. This energy can be harnessed by

means of a micro-hydro generator which can convert the mechanical energy from running water in riverstreams to electrical power which are stored and later distributed. This technology can provideelectrification to those non-electrified areas in the country.

IV. Projected output description

In this project we will be designing and fabricating an actual Micro-hydro Power System and willbe installed at the proposed location which will provide a reliable source of electricity which are notsupplied with electrical power. We will innovate the existing device that will convert the kinetic energyfrom the water into useful electricity.

V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand yourproposal.

Photo of Daranak Falls located at Tanay Rizal, Philippines (Proposed Location)

http://www.tristancafe.com/berks/details.php?image_id=15623

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I. Proposed Thesis Project Title

Indoor Air Quality Assessment of Super Ferrys Super Cat Travelling from Batangas City Port toCalapan, Mindoro

II. Proposed advisor

Dr. Manuel Belino

III. Technical summary/description

The quality of indoor air SuperFerrys SuperCat is important not only for travellers comfort but also fortheir health . Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by notbringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor airpollutants out of the home. High temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of

some pollutants.

Many factors affect IAQ. These factors include poor ventilation (lack of outside air), problems controllingtemperature, high or low humidity, and other activities inside the fast craft that can affect the fresh aircoming into the building.

IV. Projected output description

In this project we will be investigating the quality of air present inside the Super Ferrys SuperCatand take necessary improvements for a better condition of air circulating in the vessel which may affect

the health of the passengers and crews during the cruising period.

V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand yourproposal.

http://www.iluvcebu.com/supercat-fast-ferry/

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I. Proposed Thesis Project Title

Thermal energy storage system using molten salts for continuous drying of rice grains

II. Proposed advisor

Engr. Jonathan Anastacio

III. Technical summary/description

Drying of rice grains is a method of food preservation. It works by removing water from thefood, which inhibits the growth of microorganisms by the use of heat coming from the sun. Nowadayssolar or electric food dryer are used in drying process and has a more-consistent results. Molten salt isnon-flammable and nontoxic, and widely used in the chemical and metals industries as a heat-transportfluid.

IV. Projected output description

In this project we will be designing and fabricating a thermal storage system using molten salts.The energy stored on molten salts will be used in drying the rice grains during evening where dryingprocess is not possible during that time. This storage system will be beneficial for the humans and as wellas for the energy conservation.

V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand yourproposal.

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I. Proposed Thesis Project Title

Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Rice Thresher Powered by Steam Produced in CombustibleMaterials

II. Proposed advisor

III. Technical summary/description

Threshing Machine or simply thresher is a major machine used in agriculture for separatinggrains from husk and stalks. This machine will lessen the labor and also the time consumed. Threshernowadays are designed to thresh rice for it is the most important crop in our country and usually

powered by diesel and gasoline.

IV. Projected output description

In this project we will be designing and fabricating a small scale of threshing machine that ispowered by steam produced in combustible materials . Well be designing a convenient machine tohandle.

V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand yourproposal.

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I. Proposed Thesis Project Title

Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Solar Furnace for Power Generation of a Small house

II. Proposed advisor

III. Technical summary/description

A solar furnace is any device that creates heat by concentrating sunlight through the use of reflectors. The principle of operation consists of mirrors pointing at a focus. The intensity of sunlight inthat focus will increase approximately three times. The reason for this is because instead of only gettinglight from the sun, the focus gets light from the sun and mirrors.

IV. Projected output description

A small furnace can be used for cooking, without having to use any firewood. A larger furnacecan generate electricity for powering additional items within a home even powering the entire home.

V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand yourproposal.

Flat Mirror

ConcaveMirror

Heated Medium

Sun

Steam TurbineGenerator

Electricity