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040			_aTUPM _bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH TJ 145 _bB67 2025
100			_aBorela, John Rogel B. _eauthor
245			_aDesign and fabrication of a semi-automated coco coir pot production machine for the local government unit of metro manila/ _cJohn Rogel B. Borela, Steven James M. Estebe, Shem John T. Escobal, Christian Lorenze T. Filomeno, and Yvan Kirshell C. Padernilla.--
260			_aManila: _bTechnological University of the Philippines, _c2025.
300			_axii, 154pages: _c29cm.
336			_2rdacontent
337			_2rdamedia
338			_2rdacarrier
500			_aBachelor's thesis
502			_aCollege Of Engineering.-- _bBachelor of science in mechanical engineering: _cTechnological University of the Philippines, _d2025.
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references and index.
520			_aThis study addresses the inefficiencies of traditional coco coir pot-making by developing a semi-automated machine for biodegradable planting containers. Designed for the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Manila, the machine aims to enhance productivity, improve pot quality, and reduce manual labor. It produces four coco coir pots every 15 minutes with consistent dimensions and structural integrity. Key variables such as coir mass, binder ratio, temperature, and molding time were optimized. The design integrates pneumatic cylinders, heated molds, a control system, and safety features. Evaluation included production efficiency, dimensional accuracy, material strength, economic performance, and ease of use. Physical and financial tests confirmed the machine produced high-quality pots averaging 87.33 mm top diameter, 60 mm bottom diameter, 87.67 mm height, and 3.33 mm wall thickness, with densities of 0.3543–0.5118 g/cm3 and shear strengths up to 1.703 MPa. The machine achieved a Benefit-Cost Ratio of 2.99 and an annual profit of ₱683,200.00. Compared to the previous model, it demonstrated double productivity and profit, offsetting its higher operating costs. These results confirm its viability for small-scale production, offering a sustainable, economically sound substitute to plastic pots while advocating for sustainable agriculture and coconut waste utilization.
650			_aCoco coir pot
650			_aBiodegradable
650			_aContainer
700			_aEstebe, Steven James M. _eauthor
700			_aEscobal, Shem John T. _eauthor
700			_aFilomeno, Christian Lorenze T. _eauthor
700			_aPadernilla, Yvan Kirshell C. _eauthor
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