Development of an automated cleaning and drying system for root crops/ Miguel M. De Lara, Jericho S. Legaspi, Anthony A. Monterde, Gerry D. Oribeda Jr., Jefferson G. Pabuhaya, and John Christian S. Sirohijos.--

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TextPublication details: Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.Description: xiii, 110pages: 29cmContent type:

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Dissertation note: College Of Industrial Technology.-- Bachelor of engineering technology major in electronics technology: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025. Summary: Traditional root crop washing is labor-intensive and time-consuming, leading many farmers to sell unwashed produce that may carry harmful bacteria. This study aims to address this issue by developing an automated cleaning and drying system tailored for root crops. The system, constructed from durable steel, includes a brush shaft for cleaning, a fan for drying, an infrared (IR) sensor for crop counting, and an HX711 module for accurate weight measurement. The prototype was assessed for efficiency and user satisfaction, with 15 respondents evaluating it based on the ISO 25010:2011 software quality model. Although statistical results indicated no significant difference in crop yield compared to traditional methods (t(8) = -3.068, p = 0.061), the automated system notably reduced processing time and manual labor. Respondents rated the system highly across key quality attributes: functionality (x̄= 4.55), performance (x̄= 4.80), compatibility (x̄= 4.50), usability (x̄= 4.85), reliability (x̄= 4.50), maintainability (x̄= 4.55), and portability (x̄= 4.45). The overall average rating was excellent (x̄= 4.60). Despite promising results, the study faced limitations due to time and budget constraints. Further refinement and scaling of the prototype are recommended to maximize its potential benefits in agricultural settings. This project supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting smart, automated solutions in agriculture. With further development, the system could enhance food safety, efficiency, and productivity—especially for small-scale farmers and agribusinesses.

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Bachelor's thesis

College Of Industrial Technology.--
Bachelor of engineering technology major in electronics technology: Technological University of the Philippines,
2025.

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Traditional root crop washing is labor-intensive and time-consuming, leading many
farmers to sell unwashed produce that may carry harmful bacteria. This study aims to
address this issue by developing an automated cleaning and drying system tailored for root
crops. The system, constructed from durable steel, includes a brush shaft for cleaning, a
fan for drying, an infrared (IR) sensor for crop counting, and an HX711 module for accurate
weight measurement. The prototype was assessed for efficiency and user satisfaction, with
15 respondents evaluating it based on the ISO 25010:2011 software quality model.
Although statistical results indicated no significant difference in crop yield compared to
traditional methods (t(8) = -3.068, p = 0.061), the automated system notably reduced
processing time and manual labor. Respondents rated the system highly across key quality
attributes: functionality (x̄= 4.55), performance (x̄= 4.80), compatibility (x̄= 4.50),
usability (x̄= 4.85), reliability (x̄= 4.50), maintainability (x̄= 4.55), and portability (x̄=
4.45). The overall average rating was excellent (x̄= 4.60). Despite promising results, the
study faced limitations due to time and budget constraints. Further refinement and scaling
of the prototype are recommended to maximize its potential benefits in agricultural
settings. This project supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry,
Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting smart, automated solutions in agriculture.
With further development, the system could enhance food safety, efficiency, and
productivity—especially for small-scale farmers and agribusinesses.

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