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040			_aTUPM _bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH TJ 145 _bM36 2025
100			_aMANDAP, CHRISTIAN ELIAR B. _eAUTHOR
245			_aDevelopment of densifier machine with motor-controlled mixer/ _cChristian Eliar B. Mandap, Jerry Jr. Maputol, Joven F. Placido, Enrico M. Pangilinan, and Carl Jerick G. Mirando.--
260			_aMANILA _bTECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES _c2025
300			_axii, 100 pages:
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			_aPlastic waste is one of the biggest problems in the environment today because it is hard to dispose of and takes up too much space in landfills. This study was made to design, build, and test a densifier machine with a motor-controlled mixer that can help reduce the volume of soft plastic waste such as bottles, wrappers, and foams. A review of related studies showed that densification is an effective way to manage waste by making materials more compact and easier to store, move, and recycle. This guided the researchers in creating a machine that uses heat and mixing to melt plastics into smaller and solid forms. The machine was built using stainless steel, cast iron, and other locally available materials. It has five main parts: the densification chamber, motor-controlled mixer, burner, cooling system, and base. The motor-powered mixer was designed to keep the melted plastic mixed evenly without manual work. The machine was tested using PET bottles, polystyrene foam, and LDPE plastics. Results showed that the melting time ranged from 3 to 18 minutes depending on the type and weight of the plastic. The evaluation of the machine was done using six criteria: functionality, durability, workability, safety, appearance, and cost. The ratings were from Very Good to Excellent. The study concluded that the densifier machine with motor-controlled mixer is effective in reducing the size of soft plastic waste. It is safe, easy to use, and affordable to build. The machine is a useful tool for small-scale waste management and recycling. Keywords: plastic waste, densifier machine, motor-controlled mixer, recycling, soft plastics, waste management
650			_aMechanical technology
650			_aDensifier machine
650			_aplastic waste
650			_arecycling
700			_aMaputol, Jerry Jr. _eAuthor
700			_aPlacido, Joven F. _eAuthor
700			_aPangilinan, Enrico M. _eAuthor
700			_aMirando, Carl Jerick G. _eAuthor
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