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040			_aTUPM _bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH TJ 145 _bG35 2025
100			_aGalinato, Mark James F. _eauthor
245			_aDevelopment of small-scale biomass furnace-control indirect heating rice grain dryer / _cJohn Rick E. Hapita, Christian Thomas M. Hiceta, Joshua T. Lopez, Cyrus Vrylle M. Quintos, James Mathew M. Vilas .--
260			_aManila: _bTechnological University of the Philippines, _c2025
300			_a244pages: _c29cm.
336			_2rdacontent
337			_2rdamedia
338			_2rdacarrier
500			_aBachelor's thesis
502			_aCollege of Industrial Technology .-- _bBachelor of Engineering Technology Major in Mechanical Technology: _cTechnological University of the Philippines, _d2025.
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references and index.
520			_aA small-scale biomass furnace-controlled indirect heating rice grain dryer was developed to support experimental studies on new rice varieties. The prototype consists of three major systems: heating, air distribution, and storage system. Simulations demonstrated effective air distribution within the drying bin, ensuring uniform drying performance. The prototype was tested at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Los Baños, Laguna, achieving safe storage moisture content levels of 14% or below in three trials. The first trial reached a final moisture content of 13.70% in 9 hours, while the second and third trials achieved 13.82% and 13.85%, respectively. Although the theoretical drying time is eight hours, an additional hour was added to prevent spoilage and bacterial growth. Evaluation from 50 respondents reveals strong prototype performance with an overall mean rating of 4.38, classified as "Very Good." Functionality was noted for ease of use, while workability benefited from accessible materials and tools. Safety ensured secure operation, and aesthetics were positively received for size, color, and simplicity. The results indicate that the dryer maintains grain quality, particularly for germination purposes, while improving drying efficiency.
650			_aGermination
650			_aSmall-scale
650			_aMoisture content
700			_aHapita, John Rick E. _eauthor
700			_aHiceta, Christian Thomas M. _eauthor
700			_aLopez, Joshua T.
700			_aQuintos, Cyrus Vrylle M. _eauthor
700			_aVilas, James Mathew M. _eauthor
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