Mendoza, Jovan Hashley M. <br/><br/>
Development of portable fan cap using solar power / 
Jovan Hashley M. Mendoza, Meynard C. Abala, Renzo Paolo V. Escobar, Robin Daniel P. Nuestro. 
 - Manila :  Technological University of the Philippines,  2023. 
 - xi, 88 pages :  color illustrations ;  29 cm. +  1 CDROM (4 3/4 in) 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis. 
<br/><br/>College of Industrial Technology. -- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliography. 
<br/><br/> This study, titled "Development of Portable Fan Cap Using Solar Power," aimed to design<br/>and evaluate a solar-powered, portable fan cap to enhance comfort for individuals,<br/>particularly farmers, working under intense sunlight. Farmers who spend prolonged hours<br/>outdoors face discomfort and health risks due to excessive heat and solar exposure.<br/>Conventional air-conditioning systems are impractical outdoors, and portable cooling<br/>devices often consume significant energy and contribute to environmental concerns. This<br/>research addresses these issues by developing a sustainable, energy-efficient solution. The<br/>portable fan cap integrates a solar panel, fan, and battery into lightweight, ergonomically<br/>designed headwear. The solar panel harnesses sunlight to power the fan, eliminating<br/>dependency on conventional power sources. Testing involved analyzing the device's<br/>performance under various conditions and measuring voltage, current, and power output<br/>over time. Results indicated that the cap consistently generated sufficient power, reaching<br/>a maximum of 1.64W after 50 minutes of sunlight exposure. The study successfully<br/><br/>achieved its objectives, which included designing a cost-effective, renewable, energy-<br/>powered fan cap capable of providing fresh air and comfort. The findings demonstrated the<br/><br/>viability of solar energy as a practical energy source for personal cooling devices. While<br/>efficient under direct sunlight, limitations such as weight, durability, and reduced<br/>performance in low-light conditions were identified. This innovative project contributes to<br/>sustainable energy practices and offers a practical, low-cost solution for outdoor workers,<br/>particularly farmers, enhancing their productivity and well-being in challenging<br/>environments.<br/><br/>Keywords: farmers, solar energy, personal cooling device, portable fan cap, renewable<br/>energy. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Production of electric energy or power<br/>Solar power<br/>Powerplant engineering
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TK 191  / M46 2023