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040			_aTUPM _bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH TN 730 _bA53 2020
100			_aAndrade, Al-Jerryco _eauthor
245			_aDevelopment of semi-automatic poultry de-feathering machine/ _cAl-Jerryco D. Andrade, Gabriel Renald P. Reyes, Mc Kinket Calicdan and Kim S. Masilang.--
260			_aTechnological University of the Philippines, Manila. _c2020
300			_ax, 91 pages. _c29cm
336			_2rdacontent
337			_2rdamedia
338			_2rdacarrier
500			_aBachelor's thesis
502			_aCollege of Industrial Technology.-- _bBachelor of Technology Major in Tool and Die Engineering Technology: _cTechnological University of the Philippines, Manila. _d2020
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references and index.
520			_aPoultry processing is an important aspect of the poultry industry, and de-feathering is a crucial step in the process. However, manual de-feathering is a labor-intensive and time- consuming process, while fully automated machines are often expensive and not feasible for small-scale poultry processors. This study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate the performance of a semi-automatic poultry de-feathering machine that would be affordable and efficient for small-scale processors. The machine's design was based on the principles of rotating drum de-feathering, with a semi-automated process that involved manual feeding and automated de-feathering. The machine was fabricated using locally available materials and tested using broiler chickens. The study evaluated the machine's performance based on the percentage of feather removal, processing time, and labor requirement. The results showed that the machine achieved a de-feathering rate of up to 95%, which was comparable to fully automated machines. The processing time was reduced by 40%, and labor requirements were decreased by 50% compared to the manual de-feathering process. Additionally, the machine's design was simple, easy to operate, and easy to maintain. The study also conducted a cost analysis, which showed that the machine's fabrication cost was lower than that of fully automated machines, making it a more affordable option for small- scale processors. Overall, the study demonstrated that the semi-automatic de-feathering machine is an efficient and affordable alternative to manual de-feathering and fully automated machines, with the potential to improve the efficiency of poultry processing while reducing labor costs. The evaluation that the researchers conducted shows that thirty respondents, most of whom agreed that the research was more successful than the manual method, received an overall rating of 4.50, with a highly acceptable descriptive rating.
650			_aDe-Feathering
650			_aPoultry
700			_aReyes, Gabriel Renald P. _eauthor
700			_aCalicdan, Mc Kinket _eauthor
700			_aMasilang, Kim S. _eauthor
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