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040			_bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH TJ 163.12 _bA45 2026
100			_aAliganza, John VIncent D. _eAuthor
245			_aDevelopment of Coconut Midrib Separating Machine for Local Broomstick Production/ _cJohn Vincent D. Aliganza, Jessie James U. Balog, Gianno Zephyr A. Bumagat, Marvin D. Lubay, and Angelo D. Olidana..-
260			_aManila: _bTechnological University of the Philippines, _c2026.
300			_avii, 81 pages: _c29cm.
336			_2rdacontent
337			_2rdamedia
338			_2rdacarrier
500			_aBachelor's Thesis
502			_aCollege of Industrial Technology..- _bBachelor of Engineering Technology Major in Mechatronics Technology: _cTechnological University of the Philippines, _d2026.
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references and index.
520			_aThis study, Development of a Coconut Midrib Separating Machine for Local Broomstick Production aimed to reduce manual labor, improve production efficiency, and support small scale broom sticks producers through the application of mechatronics technology. The developed prototype combines mechanical, electrical and electronics control systems to motorize the stripping process of coconut midribs. The machine consists of a stripping mechanism powered by AC and DC motors, control components including start, stop, and emergency stop functions. Both functionality and performance test were conducted to assess the machine’s feeding capacity, stripping efficiency, weight sensor accuracy, power consumption, and motor efficiency. Results showed that the machine successfully attained its stripping ability. The highest production rate was up to 98 pieces of fresh coconut leaves under 30 minutes in optimal operating conditions. Power consumption varied depending on load quantity and operating time with an average power consumption of 0.2669 kWh and 0.00813 kWh for each motor, while the machine maintained stable performance throughout testing. Although the coconut midrib feeding capacity is from five (5) to eight (8) pieces only due to the narrow feeder section, the machine can operate rigorously for hours without motor overheating. Findings indicate that the developed machine can serve as a practical and reliable solution for larger local broomstick production, helping reduce physical effort and improve productivity among local and small-scale producers. Keywords: Agricultural Innovation, Arduino Uno, Coconut Midrib, Local Broomsticks, Stripping Mechanism, Steel Wire Brush
650			_aMechatronics Technology
650			_aAgricultural Innovation
650			_aStripping Mechanism
700			_aBalog, Jessie James U. _eAuthor
700			_aBumagat, Gianno Zephyr A. _eAuthor
700			_aLubay, Marvin D. _eAuthor
700			_aOlidana, Angelo D. _eAuthor
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