ME200L I. Group Members Name Capuno, Charles Brian C. Go, Charles Rico J. Mangosong, Kevin S. Samonte, Niell S II.

Proposed Thesis Topics Contact Number 0915-594-7558 0915-450-2417 0906-362-3200 0915-513-9432

1. Design and Fabrication of a Micro-hydro Power System in Daranak Falls as a Reliable Source of Electricity to the Community of Tanay, Rizal Philippines 2. Indoor Air Quality Assessment of Fast Craft Travelling from Batangas City Pier to Calapan, Mindoro 3. Thermal energy storage system using molten salts for continuous drying of rice grains

4. Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Rice Thresher Powered by Steam Produced in Combustible Materials 5. Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Solar Furnace for Power Generation of a Small house

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Proposed Thesis Advisor Proposed Advisor Engr. Godofredo Salazar

Thesis Topic Design and Fabrication of a Micro-hydro Power System in Daranak Falls as a Reliable Source of Electricity to the Community of Tanay, Rizal Philippines Indoor Air Quality Assessment of Fast Craft Travelling from Batangas City Pier to Calapan, Mindoro Thermal energy storage system using molten salts for continuous drying of rice grains Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Rice Thresher Powered by Steam Produced in Combustible Materials Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Solar Furnace for Power Generation

Dr. Manuel Belino Engr. Jonathan Anastacio

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Proposed Thesis Project Title

Design and Fabrication of a Micro-hydro Power System in Daranak Falls as a Reliable Source of Electricity to the Community of Tanay, Rizal Philippines

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Proposed advisor

Engr. Godofredo Salazar

III. Technical summary/description One good possible source of energy is water energy from rivers, falls etc. considering the rich natural resources including the different bodies of water found particularly in the more mountainous regions. This renewable energy is a good alternative source of power and has proven to provide clean electricity without any environmental impact on the river ecosystem. This energy can be harnessed by means of a micro-hydro generator which can convert the mechanical energy from running water in river streams to electrical power which are stored and later distributed. This technology can provide electrification to those non-electrified areas in the country.

IV. Projected output description In this project we will be designing and fabricating an actual Micro-hydro Power System and will be installed at the proposed location which will provide a reliable source of electricity which are not supplied with electrical power. We will innovate the existing device that will convert the kinetic energy from the water into useful electricity.

V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand your proposal. Photo of Daranak Falls located at Tanay Rizal, Philippines (Proposed Location)

http://www.tristancafe.com/berks/details.php?image_id=15623

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Proposed Thesis Project Title

Indoor Air Quality Assessment of Super Ferrys SuperCat Travelling from Batangas City Port to Calapan, Mindoro II. Proposed advisor

Dr. Manuel Belino

III. Technical summary/description The quality of indoor air SuperFerrys SuperCat is important not only for travellers comfort but also for their health. Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the home. High temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants. Many factors affect IAQ. These factors include poor ventilation (lack of outside air), problems controlling temperature, high or low humidity, and other activities inside the fast craft that can affect the fresh air coming into the building.

IV. Projected output description In this project we will be investigating the quality of air present inside the Super Ferrys SuperCat and take necessary improvements for a better condition of air circulating in the vessel which may affect the health of the passengers and crews during the cruising period. V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand your proposal.

http://www.iluvcebu.com/supercat-fast-ferry/

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Proposed Thesis Project Title

Thermal energy storage system using molten salts for continuous drying of rice grains II. Proposed advisor

Engr. Jonathan Anastacio

III. Technical summary/description Drying of rice grains is a method of food preservation. It works by removing water from the food, which inhibits the growth of microorganisms by the use of heat coming from the sun. Nowadays solar or electric food dryer are used in drying process and has a more-consistent results. Molten salt is non-flammable and nontoxic, and widely used in the chemical and metals industries as a heat-transport fluid. IV. Projected output description In this project we will be designing and fabricating a thermal storage system using molten salts. The energy stored on molten salts will be used in drying the rice grains during evening where drying process is not possible during that time. This storage system will be beneficial for the humans and as well as for the energy conservation. V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand your proposal.

Source of figure: http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-content/uploads/solarsalt2.jpg

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Proposed Thesis Project Title

Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Rice Thresher Powered by Steam Produced in Combustible Materials

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Proposed advisor

III. Technical summary/description Threshing Machine or simply thresher is a major machine used in agriculture for separating grains from husk and stalks. This machine will lessen the labor and also the time consumed. Thresher nowadays are designed to thresh rice for it is the most important crop in our country and usually powered by diesel and gasoline.

IV. Projected output description In this project we will be designing and fabricating a small scale of threshing machine that is powered by steam produced in combustible materials. Well be designing a convenient machine to handle.

V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand your proposal.

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Proposed Thesis Project Title

Design and Fabrication of a Small Scale Solar Furnace for Power Generation of a Small house II. Proposed advisor

III. Technical summary/description A solar furnace is any device that creates heat by concentrating sunlight through the use of reflectors. The principle of operation consists of mirrors pointing at a focus. The intensity of sunlight in that focus will increase approximately three times. The reason for this is because instead of only getting light from the sun, the focus gets light from the sun and mirrors. IV. Projected output description A small furnace can be used for cooking, without having to use any firewood. A larger furnace can generate electricity for powering additional items within a home even powering the entire home. V. Drawings or other attachments that would help the thesis committee understand your proposal.

Sun Heated Medium Flat Mirror

Concave Mirror

Electricity

Steam

Turbine

Generator