Development of an automated recycling machine/
Mico E. Aranda, Manuel Angelo R. Bayta, Rene A. Dizon, and John Edison E. Laylay.--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.
- xi, 68pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College of Industrial Technology.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
The increased accumulation of plastic waste is a serious environmental issue with the need for innovative means of effective recycling. This study is focused on developing an Automated Recycling Machine that integrates a shredder and an extruder to convert PET and HDPE materials into reusable raw material. The project aims to enhance the efficacy of plastic waste processing through automation, minimizing the amount of manual intervention. The device has an automated extruder system that efficiently converts shredded plastic waste into recyclable material. An operational control interface is used to provide real-time monitoring of the operations of the system, including shredding, quality of extruded material, and overall performance. To test the performance of the machine, its efficiency during operation, material flow, energy consumption, and quality of extruded material were tested through intensive testing. In addition, the system was tested using the ISO 25010:2011 standard, with focus on Functional Suitability, Performance Efficiency, Usability, Readability, and Portability.Findings show that the created system effectively automates the recycling procedure, exhibiting great efficiency and dependability. The research finds that the suggested automated recycling device offers a practical answer for managing plastic waste. Future improvements, including sophisticated temperature regulation systems and additional refinement of extrusion settings, are suggested to enhance system efficiency and scalability.