FYP Journal 2015

The Final Year Projects Journal 2015 is a publication of the College of Engineering, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan. It is a Compilation of Abstracts of the Students’ Final Year Projects of the current school year.

Final Year Projects Journal 2015 Committee

Dexter S. Lo Chairperson

Julemer Ann G. Aying Co-Chairperson

Text Editors: Herald C. Laglario

Reymond F. Tayone Leasusana C. Ty

Layout Artists:

Jan Carlos Vincent G. Arquiza Arvin John P. Galupo

Aizelle J. Mendez

Logistics: Justice Kristine Dover D. Lina-ac

Cherry Mae O. Ricablanca

Articles published in this journal are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Journal Committee and of Xavier University. For further information regarding the projects, please send them to the e-mail addresses indicated by the authors.

ISSN 2345-833X

For general inquiries: Final Year Projects Journal 2015 Committee c/o XU Engineering Resource Center 3rd Floor Engineering Building Xavier University Main Campus 9000 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines Tel No: +63 88 858 3116 local 1208 E-mail: [email protected]

FYP Display and Presentation: Past, Present and Future

In the summer of 1990, fresh from their trainings at Portsmouth Polytechnic (now University of Portsmouth) in the United Kingdom, Engr. Jocelyn A. Mabaylan and Dr. Edilberto L. Tadulan, then faculty members of the College of Engineering, introduced the concept of exhibiting Final Year Projects to the public. The purpose of this activity is to inspire engineers and scientists to perfect existing technologies, as well as to engage partnership with industries on research and development. On February 14, 1994, with the efforts of two other trainees from Portsmouth, Engrs. Mary Jean O. Apor and Eliseo B. Linog, Jr. organized a display that showcased various projects and laboratory equipment of the Electrical, Electronics and Communications and Mechanical Engineering units in celebration of the Power Engineering Day. Years later, as other units of the College advanced in research capabilities, then Dean Engr. Antonio C. Sevillano, Jr. institutionalized the showcasing of student projects as an annual activity of the College of Engineering. Consequently, with the spearheading endeavors of Engrs. Maria Theresa I. Cabaraban, Maria Isabel R. Dumlao, Shierlyn S. Paclijan and Dexter S. Lo, faculty members of the then combined Chemical-Civil-Industrial Engineering Department, the course Final Year Project Study (FYPS) was integrated to the curriculum of all engineering programs. Today, the FYP Display and Presentation is a way of a peer review of the completed Final Year Project Studies of the graduating seniors of the College of Engineering. It primarily showcases, promotes and exposes the atmosphere of healthy competition among the students and of constructive interaction between students and professionals from other institutions and industries. Several others are upshots of collaborative ventures between and among the local industries, the faculty and the students. The objectives of the researches at the College of Engineering are: to create new knowledge in the engineering disciplines, to foster an active learning environment for students to acquire tools for lifelong learning and to make science and technology matter to the pressing needs of society. To date, many of the College’s FYPS have garnered recognition outside the walls of the University. Many are continuously presented in various professional technical conferences and conventions in the local, national and international arenas. To be sustained, the College has steadily collaborated with self-same industries, institutions and agencies that stand firm with the academe in its pursuit toward the training and development of the Christian Engineer.

DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Assessment of Drainage System and Design of Stormwater Mitigation Plan for Public Elementary

Schools in Cagayan de Oro City 2. Automated Vehicular Emergency Response System 3. Deterministic Flood Inundation Mapping along the Proposed Dike System of the Cagayan de Oro

River: The Sendong Scale Flood 4. Seismic Risk Evaluation of the Nine Central Schools in the Division of Cagayan de Oro City INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. Calorie-Handler Upgraded Real-Time Virtual System (CHURVS) 2. CONNECTI-FI: Mobile Broadband Mapping 3. eMcee: A Virtual Medical Recording and Monitoring App for Ongoing Patients in Hospitals 4. PC or Android Based Data Acquisition of Energy Consumption of Commercial Building 5. Smart Health Monitoring with Automatic Real-Time Response Tracking for Bidirectional and

Optimal Kempt (SMART BOK) INNOVATIVE DESIGN 1. Comparative Study of Earthquake and Wind Loading Capacity of the Conventional and Hybrid

Houses of Habitat for Humanity 2. Concrete Block Paving as an Alternative Method in the Upgrading of Unpaved Roads in Barangay

Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City 3. Design and Development of a Solar Assisted Absorption Refrigerator for Medicine Storage 4. Development of a Locally Made Battery Operated Rain Gauge: A Comparative Study 5. Experimental and Analytical Analysis of Ferrocement Column Subjected to Compressive Force 6. Experimental and Analytical Evaluation of Ferrocement Beams Subjected to Flexural Loads 7. Soil Analyzer System MATERIALS SCIENCE 1. Development of Slow Release Fertilizer with Carrageenan and Keratin from Gallus Gallus

(Chicken) Feathers 2. Production of High-Value Animal Feeds from Protein-Enriched Agro-Industrial Wastes 3. The Utilization of Deacetylated Paraserianthes Falcataria in the Production of Fermentable Sugar

Using Hydrothermal Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis

RENEWABLE ENERGY 1. 60W Hydro Steam Turbine in Irrigation of Barangay Mandangoa, Balingasag 2. A Development of 50 Watt Mini-Wind Farm: Its Viability Towards Economic Intervention 3. A Study of Small Scale Wave Power Land Installed Marine Power Energy Transmitter (LIMPET)

System Using Three-Bladed H-Type Darrieus Turbine for Power-Poverty Areas 4. Alternative Power Source Using Thermoelectric Generator 5. An Experimental Study of Wave/Current Energy Powered Bi-Directional Turbine and

Navigational Buoy 6. Economic Viability of Using Tesla Turbine Generator for Pico-Hydro Power Generation in Manolo

Fortich Irrigation System 7. Hybrid Vertical Axis Wind Turbine-Solar Powered Fluorescent Lamps as an Alternative Source of

Light in Remote Areas 8. Net Metering Scheme for Hybrid Photovoltaic On-Grid Power Generations at Ecovillage Lumbia,

Cagayan de Oro City 9. Production of Hydrogen-Rich Syngas from Plastic Wastes through Catalytic Steam Gasification 10. Use of Stale Human Urine and Industrial Wastewater as Growth Media and the Adaptive Response

of Chlorella Vulgaris in High Urine Concentrations for the Production of Algal Biomass in Continuous Culture

11. Wave Map Determination of Cagayan de Oro City SYSTEMS ANALYSIS 1. A Study on the Quality of the Production and Operation System of B88 Corporation 2. A System Study on MJ Foods 3. Feasibility Study on SME: DARS Ceramics 4. Feasibility Study: Ergonomic Classroom in Preparation for the 2015 ASEAN Integration 5. J.R. Borja General Hospital Out-Patient Department: A Design and System Study 6. MCHPC Nurse Station Emergency Cart Inventory and Facility Planning & Design TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 1. Assessment and Design of Pedestrian Facilities along Six Signalized Intersections in

Cagayan de Oro City 2. Electronic Monitoring of Parking System in Xavier University 3. Evaluation of Pavement Distress Using Pavement Condition Index (PCI) along Agora Market,

Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City 4. Parking Evaluation and the Design of Parking Facility for Downtown Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City 5. Traffic Congestion Study of Unsignalized Intersections along Yacapin-Capt. Vicente Roa, Yacapin-

Osmena, J.R. Borja-Capt. Vicente Roa and J.R. Borja-Osmeña Streets in Cagayan de Oro City 6. Traffic Violation Surveillance System

ASSESSMENT OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND DESIGN OF STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Tanya Dominique S. Llenas, Hanzhell J. Campugan, Loureby C. De la Cruz and Kimberly S. Vergara

Civil Engineering Department E-mail: [email protected]

Jofferdale Q. Gallamaso and Jefferson R. Vallente Jr.

Faculty Advisers

ABSTRACT

Public schools in Cagayan de Oro are not exempted from the problem of flooding in the city. Schools such as Gusa Elementary, Macabalan Elementary, and South City Central are three of the many areas in the city that are affected by flooding. The schools’ administration expressed their concern on the effects of flooding to its classrooms and to the health of the students. There are already existing drainage systems in the schools, but these fail to solve the problem. As a response, this research aims to assess the schools’ stormwater management system and provide and design remedial measures. Contour maps of the schools where generated using Lidar data of the city and a spatial analysis software. Rainfall intensity used for the design discharge was processed from the acquired rainfall data. Moreover, precipitation data from June 2011 to December 2014 were used. From the processed contour map, boundaries of the tributary areas where delineated. Runoff volume generated by the schools’ tributary area was calculated using the Rational Equation. The resulting runoff discharge was used to assess the capacity of the schools’ drainage lines. Results showed that the drainage lines of the three schools are still adequate in conveying stormwater. Observations from the ocular survey show that the drainage lines were not properly maintained. Channels were cut off and blocked by sediments and garbage. Elevations of the outlets were found to be higher, thus resulting in backflow of stormwater into the channel. Redesign of the schools’ drainage lines and outlets are needed. Bioretention swales are also incorporated in the designs to allow infiltration of stormwater and minimize runoff. It is also recommended that the drainage systems should be properly maintained in order to remain functional and also lengthen its service life.

KEYWORDS: Stormwater Management, Flooding, Sustainable Design, Drainage System

AUTOMATED VEHICULAR EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM

Cielo A. Lacandula, Jailaine J. dela Cruz Sheina Mae A. Curan and Jesus B. Rangcasajo

Electronics Engineering Department E-mail: [email protected]

Eliseo B. Linog Jr. and Annael J. Domingo

Faculty Advisers

ABSTRACT

Along with the increasing numbers of registered vehicles in Cagayan de Oro City is the increasing num-ber of vehicular accidents causing damage to properties and loss of lives. During accidents, time is very crucial, delayed emergency response would mean a greater risk of fatalities. With this, the re-searchers came up with this study to aid the problem. This study aims to design an automated vehicu-lar response system; to compare the current emergency response system in Cagayan de Oro City to the automated vehicular response system; to design a communication system that will provide short-er notification time; to design a triggering device that will trigger the sending of information from the accident area to emergency responders; and to determine the improved notification time using the system. However, this study is only limited to vehicles with airbag systems only and within Lapasan to Bugo Highway. The researchers used a sensor, which is attached to the airbag system, to detect if col-lision happens. Once the sensor is triggered, the GPS module activates and automatically sends the accident information, via text using the GSM module, to the nearest emergency responders. For the testing, the researchers conducted series of tests to ensure that the sensor is properly working. More-over, the system itself was also tested to ensure that the GPS was reading the correct location as well as to determine the notification time. The results suggest that, the sensor is properly working and that the system provides correct location and shorter notification time. This indicates that the system pro-vides shorter notification time compared to the conventional system which relies on witnesses’ for notification which may or may not provide emergency response.

KEYWORDS: Airbag, Emergency Response, GPS, GSM, Vehicular Accident

DETERMINISTIC FLOOD INUNDATION MAPPING ALONG THE PROPOSED DIKE SYSTEM OF THE CAGAYAN DE ORO RIVER:

THE SENDONG SCALE FLOOD

Carl Ammiel P. Lapure, Glenn Leandri Brylle L. Lamparas, Augustini Ave O. Paduganan and Khim M. Baculio


Dexter S. Lo and Jan Taat

Faculty Advisers

ABSTRACT

In recent years, Cagayan de Oro has experienced the damaging impacts of flooding. In December 2011, Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) caused the most devastating flood in the city’s history which caused unparalleled damages and casualties. To mitigate the impacts of river flooding, the DPWH has instituted the Flood Risk Management Project – Cagayan de Oro River which proposes the construction of a 12-km dike system along the river. However, the dike system is designed for a Pablo scale flood which is estimated at 25-year return period, as compared to a Sendong scale flood which is approximated at 50-year return period. This study aims to determine the flood inundated area along the Cagayan de Oro River considering the proposed dike system under a Sendong scale flood. A high resolution Digital Terrain Model (DTM) derived from Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data was used to extract the topography and river geometry along the channel with the use of HEC-GeoRAS. Flood profiles were then determined using a one-dimensional steady-state flow model through HEC-RAS. The model was calibrated and validated using the actual Pablo and Sendong flood maps. The hydraulic model was then used to simulate water-surface elevations and then combined with the DTM to obtain the spatial extent and flood depths. After running through 71 models, the final model is used to simulate the flood behavior with the proposed dike system. Results show that majority of the areas along the river are protected by the dike, thus conforming to the Pablo scale flood design. However, under a Sendong flood, results show that some areas along barangays Carmen, Balulang and Macasandig could be flooded, with a total area of approximately 36.96 hectares. It is recommended that concerned government agencies revisit and review the design details before full implementation to ensure a sustainable flood mitigation project.

KEYWORDS: Flood, Disaster, Sendong, Dike, LiDAR, HEC-GeoRAS, HEC-RAS

mailto:[email protected]

SEISMIC RISK EVALUATION OF THE NINE CENTRAL SCHOOLS IN THE DIVISION OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Francis Mae G. Chan, Jasmine E. Fabello, Roel Vincent S. Pangan and Jacquelyn Mae J. Perez


Dexter S. Lo

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

The Philippines is one of the most earthquake prone countries in the world because of its geologic setting within the Pacific Ring of Fire. As a consequence, essential structures like school buildings may fail due to strong ground shaking which may pose considerable risk to people’s lives, causing injuries and casualties. This study aims to determine the seismic risk level of the 207 buildings located in the nine (9) Central Schools of Cagayan de Oro City. The evaluation of the Seismic Risk Index (SRI) is based on the quantification of the Hazard, Exposure and Vulnerability Indices of each building, using a localized rapid visual screening tool adapted from FEMA and other related studies applied in the Philippine setting. Three simulations at different earthquake magnitudes were run in this study to describe possible movements of the newly identified Tagoloan Fault, which is the nearest fault within the study area. Results show that 32% of the buildings are considered at High Risk in the event of an earthquake at magnitude of 6.5 or less, 42% at magnitudes between 6.5 to 7.0, and 55% at magnitudes greater than 7.0. Buildings with High Risk levels do not necessarily mean will fail during earthquake events, but it is highly recommended to run in-depth structural analysis and a review of other non-structural parameters. In this study, the prevailing factors that significantly influence the building’s high vulnerability and risk were also identified to highlight parameters which need to be addressed in reducing the risk. Structural parameters include: pre-code era construction, plan and vertical irregularities, and low-rise building heights. Non-structural parameters include: support of vertical elements, safety of doors, inconsistent conduct of earthquake drills, and absence of the school’s contingency plans. The buildings were then ranked in seismic risk levels to prioritize action plans of concerned government agencies.

KEYWORDS: Seismic Risk, Earthquakes, Hazard, Exposure, Vulnerability, Schools

CALORIE-HANDLER UPGRADED REAL-TIME VIRTUAL SYSTEM

Elijah-Dan Seballos, Mary Fibeth Calunia, Lianne Dorothae Tan and Apple Grace Buhisan


Mary Jean O. Apor

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

This paper presents the advancement of an existing calorie-handler Smartphone application for weight monitoring. It primarily focuses on the development of the application’s accuracy and efficiency, operability, and user interface. This cloud-based project is designed to function on multiple platforms and is equipped with a widened Filipino food and exercise database and meal plans, Food Diary, User-Dietician communication system, Graphical Analyzer, and an immediate BMI calculator. This upgraded version conforms to the standardized method of weight calculation, calorie requirement and in losing/gaining weight set by the Nutritionists and Dieticians Association of the Philippines (NDAP) and the National Nutrition Council. This system would be used to keep track of the calorie intake and expense of the users and to give them a real-time update of their current weight based on these inputs. Sixty participants chosen at random were then subjected to test the system for four weeks. The study intends to validate the accuracy of the system’s calculation of the user’s expected weight as compared to their actual weight on a digital scale. It likewise directs the users in achieving their ideal weight idyllic for their height. In summary, the test result proved to be very conclusive. The expected and actual weights matched very closely, yielding an average percentage difference of 0.073% and thirty percent (30%) of the users have attained their ideal weight in the one-month period. The testing also yielded interesting findings as to the significance of age, sex, and BMI. The overall response of the users using the system to the software also produced considerable results. This would prove very useful for a larger concept on real-time weight monitoring which includes a digital nutritional scale to exactly calculate the calorie content of the food.

KEYWORDS: Cloud-based, Multiple Platform, Calorie-Tracking, Weight-Monitoring

CONNECTI-FI: MOBILE BROADBAND MAPPING

Johnson Carl K. Chan, Nelson Marvin T. Clam,

Joeffredth King E. Dablo and Ricardo A. Ociones Jr. Electronics Engineering Department

E-mail: [email protected]

Ian Joycer Y. Uy Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Recent studies concerning average internet speeds in ASEAN region shows that the average internet speed in the Philippines is rather slow and at the same time it is very expensive as compared to nearby ASEAN countries. Slow speed plus high cost had lead poor mobile data service experience for Filipino consumers. For this reason, this research studies the behaviour of the mobile broadband signal in the Philippines through analyzing a map model of the gathered data of the signal within the scope of the research. The study focuses on SMART Communications’ 3G prepaid signal and limits itself within Xavier University outdoors. From the 3G signal, mobile data speeds and strengths on different test points have been collected using 3G capable smartphones with mobile apps that calculate mobile data speed and measure signal strength. The collected data was then inputted on a GIS software producing a geostatistical map model. The results show that the maximum download speed is around 2.61 Mbps to 2.72 Mbps and the maximum upload speed is on the range of 1.06 Mbps to 2.45 Mbps. Overall signal strength, which ranges from -95 dBm to -64 dBm, specifies good signal connectivity. The results indicate that the 3G mobile broadband speed in Xavier University is slow as compared to the average ASEAN speed. However there is a strong signal coverage because the university is surrounded with nearby transmitting towers. Nevertheless users are still able to access regular important websites such as Google Search and Facebook with ease. The results also suggest that good signal strength does not totally equate with good signal speed. Factors such as data traffic, limited bandwidth and obstructions by tall buildings and trees also affect mobile broadband signal.

KEYWORDS: 3G Mobile Broadband, Signal Speed, Signal Strength, GIS Map Model

EMCEE: A VIRTUAL MEDICAL RECORDING AND MONITORING APP FOR ONGOING PATIENTS IN HOSPITALS

Kyle Gabriel P. Bengil, Limart A. Canguit, Billy Allen P. Ladao and John Necho C. Tidoy


Majiah S. Collado

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

EMCEE, a virtual medical recording and monitoring app for ongoing patients in hospitals is a study that creates a virtual application version of the existing paper format of medical records. It aims to introduce the advancement of recording system to replace or complement the primitive paper record system of the hospitals. The goal is to improve the performance of hospitals through the application wherein certain features may help in the line of work of doctors, nurses, and other medical practitioners. The system is to simply deploy the application wirelessly for the medical staffs to connect with the available gadgets such as tablets, iPads, and the like. Thus, recording can be done directly using the gadget to connect via Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) which shall be broadcasted throughout the hospital. It was concluded then through surveys and analysis that browser-based application is the best platform to be used for the application. The features of the application then were selected through recommendations and surveys from on-duty nurses on a prestigious hospital. The application, along with the selected features, was implemented and evaluated according to its efficiency and effectiveness in real-time situations through the help of advises from medical practitioners. Therefore, the introduction of virtual apps to complement the recording system improves the hospital’s service by digitalizing the process of recording. Moreover, to further improve the study, the scope should cover the implementation of the app through internet to measure the maximum capability of which the application may bring upon its deployment. Also, the addition of security features on the application will greatly improve its reliability.

KEYWORDS: EMR, EHR, Browser-based Medical Recording App, WLAN

PC OR ANDROID BASED DATA ACQUISITION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Christian Omar P. Guinares, Carlo Rafael C. Manzano, Kirby S. Militante and Daryl C. Tayong

Electrical Engineering Department


Gunnar Marc Shane C. Cabaraban

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Power shortage has always been the major problem in the Philippines, especially in Mindanao. One of the solutions being addressed to this problem is the addition of renewable energy resources. Another basic solution is the awareness to use the electricity wisely and efficiently. This study focuses on providing the society an alternative way of measuring data to use electricity efficiently. The objective of the study is to come up with a monitoring system that could measure and display the energy consumption using a microcontroller. It aims to develop a convenient way of monitoring power consumption for the end-users. With the advancement of the technology, data monitoring can be displayed through a computer or any Android-based device with the help of the internet network. By using a current transformer and a potential transformer, readings from the load appliances are uploaded to the Arduino microcontroller. The programmed codes in the Arduino microcontroller allows these parameters, the current and power, to be displayed in the computer. These parameters are also accessible via the internet network through any Android-based devices. This technology is the basic employment for a Smart Building design which is another solution for energy efficiency. Smart Buildings were designed to save electricity cost and to control the loads efficiently in a building. With further studies, the microcontroller can be programmed to control any utility loads, wirelessly. This project will give benefits for both producer and consumer of electricity. Awareness of energy consumption will help address power shortage by using electricity efficiently.

KEYWORDS: Microcontroller, Arduino, Current Transformer, Potential Transformer

SMART HEALTH MONITORING WITH AUTOMATIC REAL-TIME RESPONSE TRACKING FOR BIDIRECTIONAL AND

OPTIMAL KEMPT (SMART BOK)

Krizelle S. de la Cruz, Kevin D. Clarabal, Ronald Timothy A. Go and Yosef Edgar V. Tuvilla


Mary Jean O. Apor

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

At present, there is a need to for a better management of one’s health and fitness condition outside of the medical hospital. Smart health Monitoring with Automatic Real-Time Response Tracking for Bidirectional and Optimal Kempt (SMART BOK) promotes doctor-and-patient relationship in the form of a mobile application. Specifically, the application shall be in a form of paperless and online record book of patients. The mobile application may be used as a patient or doctor, depending upon the type account and nature needed. These records include the patient’s medical records and vital sign records. The doctor, through the application, may also provide the patient with the appropriate medical program for the patient. The medical program consists of diet plan, medication schedule, and exercise routine all under the doctor’s discretion. Under the diet plan is the food diary, which the patient must fill up according to his/her daily intake. It is a cloud-based health program with patient monitoring systems. The mobile application is able to improve patient data accessibility. The project will provide health and fitness programs with doctor to patient interaction for monitoring. The data of the output is then monitored and graphed using the mobile application. With this innovation, mobile telemedicine initiatives we can increase the reported rates of mHealth adoption in South-East Asia (reported 62% in 2009 though a large proportion of these initiatives were informal or in the pilot phase) thereby alleviating health and fitness management in the Philippines.

KEYWORDS: Cloud, Health, RPM, EMR


COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EARTHQUAKE AND WIND LOADING CAPACITY OF THE CONVENTIONAL AND HYBRID HOUSES

OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Nikka Florence P. Javonillo, Chervin June A. Simene and Rodnie John C. Acosta Civil Engineering Department


Christy Anne Marie C. Colanse Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Habitat for Humanity is an organization that is identified more on building conventional houses for affected families subsequent to disasters. Today, the organization’s new advocacy is to construct more relocation houses in a lesser cost in order to help the needy and extend the organization’s mission and to provide more homes than the usual percentage that is accommodated. The organization has introduced to us the new technology bamboo housing. Bamboo houses is a hybrid type of house that is made of treated weaved bamboo which differ from the conventional houses that uses steel bar as the main material. These 200 houses rising in Opol, Misamis Oriental has not yet assessed and evaluated in terms of wind loadings and earthquake capacities.This study aims to evaluate and compare the seismic and wind loadings capacity of hybrid houses and conventional houses of Habitat for Humanity Philippines at Opol, Misamis Oriental based on the National Structural Code of the Philippines and to formulate a cost benefit analysis of the conventional and the hybrid houses. The cost benefit analysis using the aid of factor rating has resulted that for 200 hybrid houses, Habitat for Humanity can save up to Php 2,908,332.00 which can be utilized to construct additional 26 hybrid houses. In terms of the duration, the construction of conventional houses would take up 13,400 hours more than hybrid houses construction. In terms of wind loadings and earthquake capacities, both conventional and hybrid house complied the standards of the National Structural Code of the Philippines.

KEYWORDS: Hybrid Houses, Conventional Housing, Seismic Capacity, Wind Loading Capacity

CONCRETE BLOCK PAVING AS AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD IN THE UPGRADING OF UNPAVED ROADS IN BARANGAY LUMBIA, CAGAYAN DE

ORO CITY

Nicole Sheen P. Vuelban, Jenny D. Villa, Micah Kay B. Salilig and Joel G. Eduave


Christy Anne Marie C. Colanse

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Construction management techniques have become a high priority due to the rise in traffic and build-up of vehicular load. Alternative Pavement Method is considered for the application of road construction techniques. Concrete Block Paving is introduced as an alternative to the road upgrading construction method. When comparing to other forms of pavement, Concrete Block Paving can provide a durable and effective pavement system, but as with any pavement, proper design, construction, and maintenance procedures are required. The research design requires data to further analyze the road upgrading construction techniques. One important data is the identification of unpaved barangay roads through the representation of maps. The existing data obtained from the Tax Mapping Office is used in the project as the basis for actual field ocular surveys. With the help of screenshot images and Lidar orthophotos, data and information were obtained for the pilot area of the study. The data gathered from selected locations were compared and validated with existing maps. Another data needed is the determination of cross-section and road design profile for the Concrete Block Paving. Traffic volume count is conducted to record volume data for different types of vehicles and to collect data on the number of vehicles that pass a point on a road during a specified time period. The study employs the use of Financial Cost-Benefit Analysis to estimate the strengths and weaknesses of the alternative pavement method. Financial Cost-Benefit Analysis determines the most beneficial option with consideration to the lowest possible cost of a project. The output of this study will be essential for future research study and will also prove useful to barangays.

KEYWORDS: Alternative Pavement, Concrete Block Paving, Road Construction

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR ASSISTED ABSORPTION REFRIGERATOR FOR MEDICINE STORAGE

Romeo C. Abasolo Jr., Percy Lee S. Brizuela, Jared B. Salvan and John Christian A. Virtudez

Mechanical Engineering Department Email: [email protected]

Nestor G. Ipanag Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

The need for preservation of food and products, cooling, and air conditioning has been a major concern that led to the development of refrigeration process. The most commonly used refrigeration process that has been widely in operation is the vapour-compression cycle which uses mechanical compressor to compress refrigerant vapor from low pressure to high pressure and yields a high COP. When it comes to practicality, energy conservation, and impact to the environment, absorption refrigeration process has the greater advantage as compared to the vapour-compression cycle. This study aims to create a portable heat absorption refrigeration unit using energy from a 12 volts battery to drive the generator. The system is intended to reach an evaporator temperature at least 10°C and store products at a temperature of 15 °C. The researchers have employed this certain methodology to achieve the expected outcome: Cooling Load Calculation, Absorption Refrigeration Unit, Heating Element/Coil, Design and Calculations, Fabrication of the Unit, Pre-testing, Experimentation and Analysis. Design calculations were done by a computer program to have a more specific and accurate results. Based on the results, the evaporator has an average temperature of 12.4°C with an increased heat transfer area of the absorber. The time difference of the system to reach the acquired temperature ranges from 3 – 4 hours. COP of the system has a highest calculated value at 0.75. A proper design of heat sink for the absorber is needed to acquire the optimal results for future study.

KEYWORDS: Absorption Refrigeration, DC Heater, Coefficient of Performance

DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCALLY MADE BATTERY OPERATED RAIN GAUGE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Lito Ignacio P. Villar, Ralph S. Chua and Luigi T. Chang Mechanical Engineering Department


Rogelio C. Golez Jr. Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Rainfall data is very important for the planning, development, operation and management of water resources schemes as well as for flood early warning systems. Tipping bucket rain gauges are frequently used in local rainfall measurements because of their simplicity and robustness. It has become the most common device for measuring rainfall intensity in urban hydrology. A comparative study shows the parallel measurement between the recorded and the actual precipitation intensity. The design and construction of a battery operated tipping-bucket rain gauge was described. The unit was made, then tested in an open field for the rainfall. The efficiency of this type of rain gauge has been examined and a methodology for raw data collection is presented. The forecasted field tests over a one-month period showed that the gauge was accurate to within ±10% in rainfalls, with a diameter of 7.6 in and a calibrated volume threshold of 20 ml for each bucket. This imprecision can be explained by the retention of water in the buckets between tips or the loss of water during the tips. In this paper, we show the behavior of the tipping bucket rain gauge in various rain intensities, from light rain to extreme rain. We also described the problem of a tipping bucket rain gauges suffer: its calibration and how to improve its efficiency and results. The rain gauge is cheap to construct, light-weight, durable and suitable for remote sites. Its accuracy and reliability make it desirable for a variety of field uses.

KEYWORDS: Rainfall Intensity, Rain Gauge , Tipping Bucket

EXPERIMENTAL AND ANALYTICAL ANALYSIS OF FERROCEMENT COLUMN SUBJECTED TO COMPRESSIVE FORCE

Lenaresa P. Caumban, Krison S. Castillano, Jonard R. Co and Stewart P. Dychauco


Gerardo P. Apor Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

In rural areas, houses should be built as economical as possible and at the same time should be durable and functional. Hence, it has become a necessity to look for structural building elements that have the structural phenomena of prefabricated elements in terms of the following quality: ease of handling, light weight, minimum maintenance, and low cost. This lead to a construction system called Ferrocement. Ferrocement is a form of thin wall reinforced concrete using wire mesh and mortar. Closely spaced wires provide more ductility and energy absorption capacity. The use of ferrocement in pre-fabricated buildings provides many advantages in terms of lightness of weight (since its thickness is usually between10 mm and 50mm), ease of handling, low labor cost in its production and a durable material requiring little maintenance. This paper focuses on the compressive strength of specimen column with the composition of ferrocement materials.In the experimental part of this study, the materials and test methods used were made to comply with ASTM and ACI standards. Furthermore, only one slenderness ratio was considered due to the limitation of the standard testing machine’s ability to carry the test of the different lengths of the column. A total of three ferrocement columns with a dimension of 100mm x 100mm x 1200mm were casted for testing. All the columns were tested under uniaxial compression loading. Results from the tests were then analyzed. The study recommends that the further investigation be done especially on the slenderness ratio of the Ferrocement column.

KEYWORDS: Column, Compressive Strength, Ferrocement

EXPERIMENTAL AND ANALYTICAL EVALUATION OF FERROCEMENT BEAMS SUBJECTED TO FLEXURAL LOADS

John Almir L.Villareal, Christopher A. Judaya, Gerald B. Telow and Patricia Rae E. Bueno


Gerardo P. Apor Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Reinforced Concrete is a common material used in housing, commercial, and industrial construction. The rising prices of raw materials in construction and the recent calamities and natural disasters lead to the design of the Ferrocement Beam. The methods of this study developed a set-up for the design load parameters of the roof slab from which the proposed system shall be tested to carry. An initial beam design will be done for the testing of each component material of the beam (such as wire mesh and fine aggregates). The Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (ASTM C109/C109M) will be used for the testing of the mortar cube samples and the determination of the compressive strength. The ferrocement beam will also be tested to a four point flexural test (with the proper set-up and observation) to evaluate the following variables: capacity to carry loads, flexure, and deflection. The ferrocement beam will then be assesses whether it will “pass” or “fail” in the testing. After which, a cost-benefit analysis will be done to compare the proposed system with the typical reinforced concrete system (i.e., beam system). The output of the study will include: (1) the computation and graphical interpretation of the results, (2) the deflection and moment capacity (Mu) of the samples, (3) the cost analysis between the typical reinforced concrete system and the Ferrocement beam, and (4) the recommendation of its application (i.e. structural applications for ferrocement beam).

KEYWORDS: Ferrocement Beams, Deflection, Moment Capacity, Cost-Benefit

SOIL ANALYZER SYSTEM

Xyrra D. Malack, Von Renier B. Dapanas, Donna Joy Marie O. De La Cerna and Louis Paolo C. Tibon


Majiah S. Collado and Mark Alexis O. Sabines

Faculty Advisers

ABSTRACT

The project seeks to address the need in correcting and monitoring the pH level of the soil through the use of GSM Technology and a mobile application (FARMBOOK) capable of calculating the needed limestone or sulfur to increase or decrease the level of pH respectively depending on the soil type for optimum crop production. Maintaining the soil’s pH level to the recommended value helps in allowing the crop to absorb the nutrients available. This minimizes the need of the farmers to have soil laboratory testing which can be so costly and time-consuming in the long run. Overall system starts with the use of a pH sensor for measuring the pH level of the soil. The user can automatically get the pH level of the measured soil by the use of GSM technology, wherein if it is out of range (High or Low) a warning message including the generated pH level is sent to the user. The mobile application allows the user to manually input the pH generated and then determine whether the soil has less, excess or enough pH that is required for a specific crop. It calculates how much Sulfur (Calcium sulfate dehydrate) or Lime (Calcium oxide) must be applied to the soil to get the optimum pH in a specific range of area. The researchers used Xavier University’s Manresa farm as its testing area with 3 different soil samples in each 3 different areas, wherein these samples were tested and monitored over a period of time, involving series of tests to compare the difference of the laboratory pH readings and the device. The results indicated that there were significant differences between the values generated (pH lab and device). In conclusion, the system can be an alternative for measuring and monitoring the pH soil values.

KEYWORDS: pH Sensor, Soil Analyzer, GSM, Mobile Application


DEVELOPMENT OF SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER WITH CARRAGEENAN AND KERATIN FROM GALLUS GALLUS (CHICKEN) FEATHERS

Shiek Sultan Zayed H. Mohametano, Veronica G. Nacaytuna and Dhonna Mae O. Domingo

Chemical Engineering Department E-mail: [email protected]

Maria Theresa I. Cabaraban

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

This research aims to produce a double-coated slow release fertilizer (DSF). The DSF is composed of three parts: the active ingredient, inner coating and outer coating. The active ingredient is the NPK fertilizer in solid spherical form. It was coated first with carrageenan (inner) and then with keratin liquid (outer). Keratin was isolated from chicken feather by treating it with reagents such as sodium sulfide for dissolution, ammonium sulphate for precipitation and sodium hydroxide for purification. The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) analysis then confirmed the presence of keratin in the purified mass. To polymerize the keratin, it was added with plasticizers: glycerol and sorbitol with a ratio of 1:5. The average percent recovery of keratin from chicken feather was only 31.73%. Certain parameters of the DSF were studied. These parameters are the release rate, water absorbency and its morphology. The thickness of the DSF was determined using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The release rate of DSF was determined by subjecting the product to a controlled environment for 15, 10, 5 and 3 days wherein the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium released were recorded. Water absorbency of the DSF was measured by means of DSF immersion in water for 90 minutes.

KEYWORDS: Keratin, Double Coated, Slow Release Fertilizer


PRODUCTION OF HIGH-VALUE ANIMAL FEEDS THROUGH PROTEIN-ENRICHED AGRO-INDUSTRIAL WASTES

Vera Luwesa M. Allera, Mary Rose M. Estrada, Johdem I. Torayno and Mary Jane V. Yap

Chemical Engineering Department E-mail: [email protected]

Hercules R. Cascon

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Agro-industrial wastes can be further processed to produce products with economic value and at the same time reduce the environmental threat posed by their uncontrolled accumulation. In this study, the locally available agro-industrial wastes specifically cassava peels and pineapple pomace are utilized as raw materials for the production of high-value animal feeds through semi-solid state fermentation. The effect of the substrate composition to the biomass yield was investigated in this work. Biological treatment was done in order to enrich the protein content of these wastes. These waste materials are known to have low-protein content and thus, through semi-solid state fermentation using Saccharomyces cereviseae, their protein content is enriched. Moreover, the effect of the addition of ipil-ipil leaves as co-substrate which will serve as a nitrogen source for the growth of the microorganisms was also investigated. It was expected to observe protein content increase in the substrate after fermentation. This work also extends up to pelletizing of the protein-enriched product as a preliminary study for its applicability as actual animal feedstock.

KEYWORDS: Cassava Peels, Pineapple Pomace, Ipil-ipil Leaves, Animal Feed

THE UTILIZATION OF DEACETYLATED PARASERIANTHES FALCATARIA IN THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTABLE SUGAR USING HYDROTHERMAL

PRETREATMENT AND ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS

Reymart N. Lampago, Billy Jhones A. Adaya and John Leo M. Meca Chemical Engineering Department E-mail: [email protected]

Christylene S. Balagtas

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Complex economic and environmental issues associated with energy use have driven the search for clean, renewable and sustainable sources of energy. This presents a challenge to produce lignocellulosic ethanol from the fermentable sugars derived from abundant waste woody biomass. The study aims to determine the best operating conditions during hydrothermal pretreatment (HTP) with deacetylation in order to produce more glucose from the sawdust. To produce the glucose, the collected waste sawdust was subjected to pre-hydrolysis and hydrolysis steps. In the pre-hydrolysis step, the sawdust underwent physical pretreatment, deacetylation and hydrothermal pretreatment with dilute acid as catalyst. In deacetylation, Falcata sawdust was treated with 0.04% (w/w) NaOH with the mixtures in 1:12 solid to liquid ratio at 50⁰C and 1 atm to partially disrupt the hemicellulose intercalation to lignin. Then, in dilute acid pretreatment, sawdust was treated with 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% (w/w) H2SO4 concentrations at 140, 150 and 160⁰C temperature ranges at 5 bars with the mixtures still in 1:12 ratio to disrupt the overall intercalated structure of the cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin that results to an increase in enzyme digestibility. Finally, in the hydrolysis step, the cellulase enzyme was used to convert the cellulose to the monomeric glucose. The total glucose recovered is determined through the DNS method and spectrophotometric analysis. The results of the study is subjected to two-way analysis of the variance (two-way ANOVA) using MS Excel that assesses the effect of temperature of HTP and concentration of sulfuric acid to the overall glucose yield.

KEYWORDS: Lignocellulose, Deacetylation, Hydrothermal Pretreatment, Enzymatic Hydrolysis

60W HYDRO STREAM TURBINE IN IRRIGATION OF BALINGASAG, BARANGAY MANDANGOA

Paul Robert M. Bajao , Dondy Webber E. Supieza and Raymart M. Casimiro Mechanical Engineering Department

Email: [email protected]

Cyril G. Fabrea Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

The main concern in Barangay Mandangoa, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental is the lack of availability of electricity for the lighting of the highway post which is essiential for the community. The national highway of the place is an accident prone area where vehicular accidents mostly happen at night due to the insufficient lightings. The National Irrigation Administration constructed the irrigation system for the farmers of Balingasag where it crosses the national highway of Barangay Madangoa where the water flow has an average velocity of 3.02 m/s and a flow rate of 0.49 m³/ sec. To construct a low head hydro stream turbine in the irrigation flumes is a kind of renewable energy source and it can provide electricity to light the light emitting diode bulbs which are installed in the electrical posts. The hydro turbine has 35 % wheel efficiency and the wheel rotates at 41.62 rpm with an actual power of 4.17 horsepower. The combination of chain, sprockets, belts and pulleys serves as a speed multiplier connected to the alternator and the output speed could reach up to 5,452.98 rpm which is maximum for 12 volts and 6 watts electric generator. The hydro stream turbine would power up the highway lights to help those residents lessen the fear from further accidents due to the lack of lighting on the national highway.

KEYWORDS: Low Head Hydro, Renewable Energy, Irrigation Flumes, Electric Generator


A DEVELOPMENT OF 50 WATT MINI WIND FARM: ITS VIABILITY TOWARDS ECONOMIC INTERVENTION

Sardeth Paul H. Jabian, Geraby H. Gorospe and Ralph Jon F. Josol Mechanical Engineering Department


Rogelio C. Golez Jr. Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Wind energy had been used as early as 5000 B.C. to date. Wind energy drives the wind turbines which create mechanical power that is converted into electrical power by using a generator. Thus, this study is concerned with the fabrication and development of a mini wind farm capable of generating 50 watts to power a lighting system to a certain place in Barangay Malingin, Opol, Misamis Oriental. Moreover, the paper aims to evaluate the economic viability of the fabricated mini wind farm design and presents the design parameters of the mini wind farm project. Danish Three Blade concept is used for the design of the rotor blades which are cut-out from a three-inch PVC pipe. Nine turbine blades were made and singly installed with a 5-volt ceiling fan as a generator. Wind speed and the power generated were measured giving 3.17 m/s which is enough from the required wind velocity to produce 50 Watt of power. The actual wind speed in Barangay Malingin was measured using an anemometer and the total power generated was computed using the formula P=IV. Hence, the produced voltage and current of the project were measured by a digital multi-tester. In conclusion, the designed mini wind farm is economically viable having a minimum expenditure that results to a maximum of return producing 50 watts of power.

KEYWORDS: Mini Wind Farm, Design, Economic Viability

A STUDY OF SMALL SCALE WAVE POWER LAND INSTALLED MARINE POWER ENERGY TRANSMITTER (LIMPET) SYSTEM USING THREE-BLADED

H-TYPE DARRIEUS TURBINE FOR POWER-POVERTY AREAS

Raymon Philip M. Arada, Alexandre Mattheus I. Pacturan and Paul Kevin Y. Pereda

Mechanical Engineering Department E-mail: [email protected]

Rogelio C. Golez Jr.

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

The Land Installed Marine Power Energy Transmitter device is built into a natural gully on the rocky shoreline of the island of Islay and the first device to supply power to the grid. It works on the principle on the rising and falling of the wave in a column, which creates a suction and discharge of air to and from the atmosphere. The research study aims to generate a 30-watts Oscillating Water Column system that uses a Three-Bladed H-Type Darrieus turbine that works on the actual shores of Opol, Misamis Oriental with regard to its wave height entering the water column and the wind velocity that passes through the turbine. The access to electricity is limited in the said area and by harnessing wave power as a source of renewable energy will be suitable for the area to procure this energy, since the place is surrounded by the shore of Macajalar bay. The project is recommended to deploy on the shore during high tides. The proposed design for the Oscillating Water Column casing and stand was developed using locally available materials. Its length should be constructed enough for the waves to enter which will be able to produce the pumping action to push air through the outlet at an inclined position of 45 degrees, offering an easier path for the water to enter and exit resulting in less turbulence and lower energy loss. The results demonstrate to produce from 3.75 to 30 watts having a wave height from 0.12 to 0.36 meters with a respective wind speed ranging from 5 - 10 meters/second.

KEYWORDS: Darrieus Turbine, Marine Power, Wave Power

ALTERNATIVE POWER SOURCE USING THERMO ELECTRIC GENERATOR

Raymar Manalo, Denn Paul Palconite, Bryan Benedict Tauli and Dwight Lambert Hererro


Ian Giovanni R. Pabillaran

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Energy crisis, which directly determine the future of the world, is the most important issue and becoming more serious in the world nowadays. In order to mitigate the crisis, recycling energy is one of the best ways to deal with it. As everyone knows, electricity is the major and most popular energy in the world. Also, energy wasting is an unavoidable problem of electricity generation; about half of the energy supply is lost to the surrounding due to condensation and thermodynamic process. The main focus of project is to improve a design of energy recovering from heat exchanger in power plant. A thermoelectric generator is used in both designs. Few pieces of thermoelectric generators are connected and combined with the aluminum base acting as the TE module. The heat plate acts as the hot steam side. The concept of the design is using the latent heat of vaporization released in the heat exchanger (condenser), when the hot steam is going out from the turbines passes through the heat exchanger and the latent heat is being absorbed. A temperature difference exists in the pipe of the heat exchanger. Therefore, a TE module can be applied on the situation with such temperature difference to generate work done. Since the purpose of thermoelectric generators is generating electricity with a temperature difference on the junctions. The performance of the simulator includes the internal resistance, power output, conductivity and Seebeck coefficient. Also, for the large scale application of the TE module, the overall generated electricity is estimated as a reference. According to this design, heat flow and heat transfer are the factors which is determines the final energy generated. Therefore, we can assume that conductivity of the module and heat flow form heater to box is very important to the result.

KEYWORDS: TEG, Seebeck Effect, Peltier Effect, Fourier Conduction, Power Generation


AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF WAVE/CURRENT ENERGY POWERED BI-DIRECTIONAL TURBINE AND NAVIGATIONAL BUOY

Dave Exequiel C. Suico, Leonard Jake M. Cabatino and Jeff Allen R. Gabe Mechanical Engineering Department


Ireneo M. Cuñado Jr. Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

The need for the renewable energy becomes high, due to the world’s situations nowadays. We are rapidly depleting the Earth’s energy, and its contents. The researchers from Xavier University thought of a plan to harness the wave and current energy from the sea and helping seafarers and fishermen by providing navigational buoys which will provide light during night-time travel and fishing by “bangka”. This renewable energy based project enabled us to collect energy from the ocean through buoyancy and fluid mechanics. The research study aims to design, fabricate, and evaluate the experimental current/wave driven by the turbine which would be connected to a battery-powered navigation buoy. The force on the turbine will drive the shaft connected to the generator, charging the battery attached to the buoy. The project consists of the simulation on the computer software, Solid Works FloXpress, to obtain the theoretical results we need and the fabrication, including the drilling of the polystyrene buoy and assemblage of turbine mechanism connected to the generator (dynamo) and battery. The actual testing was done at the Xavier University Engineering Hydraulics Laboratory to obtain the actual results. The control variable was the volumetric flow of the water into our turbine to deliver the necessary power to light up a five-series, 1-watt LED bulbs. From the simulation, the obtained results were the velocity of water of 1.44m/s, the turbine was able to deliver 5 watts of power and took 8 hours to fully charge our rechargeable battery.

KEYWORDS: Wave/Current Power, Navigational Buoy, Experimental Study

ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF USING TESLA TURBINE GENERATOR FOR PICO-HYDRO POWER GENERATION IN MANOLO FORTICH

IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Jo C. Barbaso, Erwin Bernard A. Niones and Jan Rafael B. Macapondag Mechanical Engineering Department


Cyril G. Fabrea Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Tesla turbine is a special kind of turbine that utilizes the frictional power of the flowing water. In this study, the irrigation water is used to drive the turbine. The objectives for this project are to fabricate a pico-hydro Tesla turbine generator for an irrigation system, evaluate the mechanical efficiency of the turbine, identify the maximum number of discs, optimum spacing and disc diameter to maximize the power output, and to determine the economic viability of the Tesla turbine generator. The group designed the best specification of the turbine that will generate the most power for a particular water source. These were done by measuring the volume flow rate of water available, and design and simulate using Microsoft Excel. The turbine was fabricated by the Solar Tech Industries in the city. Other parts necessary for the turbine assembly were done inside the school campus, specifically in XU Engineering Annex Building. The results show that the mechanical and electrical power of the Tesla turbine is directly proportional to the volume flow rate of water flowing in the penstock. The largest mechanical and electrical power output are 80 and 22 watts respectively. The mechanical efficiency of the turbine shows an intermittent value as the volume flow rate of water decreases. But a specific trend is observed that when the volume flow rate decreases, its efficiency increases. The largest mechanical efficiency observed was 56%. The results demonstrate that although the power output is relatively smaller than it was expected, the Tesla turbine performed well even with the heavy siltation of the irrigation water.

KEYWORDS: Tesla Turbine, Pico-hydro, Renewable Energy

HYBRID VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE- SOLAR POWERED FLUORESCENT LAMPS AS AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF LIGHT IN REMOTE AREAS

Jayson O. Fabela, Bobby Jay M. Pagara and Joseph C. Edpalina Jr. Mechanical Engineering Department


Elmer B. Dollera Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Most of the world’s responses for the reduction in the shortage of power supply rely on the use of renewable energy. Its innovative, economical and environment-friendly designs have led people in patronizing the available renewable sources of energy and exploring more researches in inclined with this. This study aims to provide light to the residents of remote areas utilizing Solar and Wind Energy and minimize the use of fossil fuels. This research was conducted to optimize the use of hybrid vertical axis wind turbine and solar panel with full assembly including battery and other components. This study also includes the economic goal of providing the maximum energy output per peso of investment. Hybrid vertical axis wind turbine is a hybrid design of a standard Savonius rotor and a vertical wing, a straight-bladed Darrieus rotor, with both turbines on the similar axis. In this work, we have studied the different parameters of the hybrid turbine which combines the advantages of both designs while trying to minimize the disadvantages of each other. Savonius and Darrieus profile are experimentally studied to determine the most efficient operation parameters. The comparison of the coefficient of performance and the power output from the turbine of two different types of VAWT has also been examined in this study. Results show that combining the two different types of vertical axis wind turbine gives off more power than the individually-attached. The effects of variable wind speed to its power coefficient and other significant factors have been studied and the explanations of the results were also discussed in this paper. Thus combining these two different types of VAWT with solar photovoltaic panel makes an efficient and economical design good for the locations where the wind speed is at the above average and has a good catch of the solar radiation.

KEYWORDS: Savonius VAWT, Darrieus VAWT, Solar Photovoltaic Panel

NET METERING SCHEME FOR HYBRID PHOTOVOLTAIC ON-GRID POWER GENERATION AT ECOVILLE, LUMBIA, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Marvin B. Belsondra, Julius Christopher J. Caguing and Elgene B. Panugan Electrical Engineering Department


Gunnar Marc Shane C. Cabaraban Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT The Philippines benefits from the sizeable amount of sunshine such that photovoltaic (PV) electric generation are gradually increasing. Since solar energy is considered as essentially inexhaustible and obtainable energy resource, useful energy are exploited by converting this form of energy into electrical energy. In fact, the country can harness the sun’s radiation energy to generate power potential from 4.5 to 5.5 kWh per square meter. Net metering is a two-way process: first, generating electricity from a renewable source such as the solar energy, and second, feeding the excess electricity to the local distribution grid. Excess power generated from the solar PV installations are delivered to the local distribution grid, to the electric distribution utility, and will be used to offset the end-user’s electricity consumption. In other words, the end-users become the consumers and, as well, the producers of electricity at the same time. In effect, end-users are able to make savings on their electricity utility bill and protect themselves from the price rates hike. What is even greater to this cause is that end-users can help mitigate the effects of climate change though the use of clean energy technologies. The main purpose of this study is to reduce the amount of electricity that the people in Lumbia Eco-village can buy from the distribution company by generating their own electricity. The people will earn peso credits from the excess electricity which are exported to the Distribution utility that are equivalent for the distribution utility’s generation cost, excluding the other generation adjustments. Then the peso credits earned are used to reduce their electric bills. The study is to design a net-metering scheme for the PV power generation for Xavier-Ecoville at Lumbia, and be able to determine the ideal power generation setup for the site at on-grid connection. The implementation of the design on the site is determined by the power output, efficiency, environmental and economic implications. The study strongly suggests that the design for net-metering scheme for on-grid system be applied for Xavier-Ecoville due to its economic advantage of generating power and environmental impact.

KEYWORDS: ON-GRID, Net Metering, Peso Credit, Generation Cost, End-user, Power Output

PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN-RICH SYNGAS FROM PLASTIC WASTES THROUGH CATALYTIC STEAM GASIFICATION

Noemar Nash A. Nuñez, Leigh Ann C. Portacion and Abbe Loraine E. Sobremisana Chemical Engineering Department


Edwin Richard R. Ortiz Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

This research generally aims to produce hydrogen-rich syngas from plastic wastes through catalytic steam gasification. In the study, the effects of the different mass compositions of plastic wastes and the use of activated carbon as catalyst on the production of syngas have been investigated. Energy recovery from solid wastes is a preferred option since it helps lessen the dependence on fossil fuel and also reduces waste accumulation. Syngas is a gaseous alternative fuel which can be sourced out from coal, biomass, plastics and other carbon-based feedstock. It is composed of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, methane, tars, etc. Its high composition of hydrogen paves way, among others, to hydrogen production. Since extracting hydrogen in its pure form is one of the great challenges on the use of hydrogen energy, optimizing methods in producing it therefore is necessary to make it sustainable. The optimum mass composition of plastic wastes and feed-to-catalyst mass ratio that would yield the highest hydrogen composition in the syngas are to be determined. Plastic wastes, specifically polyethylene and polystyrene, were washed and dried and then reduced into smaller sizes. The gasification process was done using a fixed-bed gasifier, and steam was supplied as the gasifying agent. Produced synthetic gas samples were then collected for gas chromatography tests for the determination of the syngas composition. The results of the investigation on the mass compositions of plastic wastes and on the use of activated carbon as catalyst would, among others, provide valuable information to other researchers in the designing of the processes and optimum conditions for large-scale syngas and/or hydrogen production in the future.

KEYWORDS: Hydrogen-rich Syngas, Steam Gasification, Plastic Wastes, Activated Carbon

USE OF STALE HUMAN URINE AS GROWTH MEDIA AND THE TOLERANCE OF CHLORELLA VULGARIS IN HIGH URINE CONCENTRATIONS FOR THE

PRODUCTION OF ALGAL BIOMASS IN CONTINUOUS CULTURES

Jessy E. de Castro, Krissa G. Talado, Japeth Anthony N. Tamula and Ruth V. Udasco

Chemical Engineering Department Email: [email protected]

Hercules R. Cascon

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

The main objective of this study is to investigate the algal biomass productivity of Chlorella vulgaris strain using high concentration of the stale human urine as growth media. The tolerance and adaptive response of the microalgae in high concentrations of the stale human urine (30 v/v %, 40 v/v %, and 50 v/v %) in both gradually increasing or decreasing and randomly varying stale human urine concentrations were investigated. The best biomass yield found in the treatment will be used to cultivate the microalgae in a continuous process with recycling and replenishment of the growth media. Finally, the oil yield from the mass produced algal biomass from the continuously cultured Chlorella vulgaris strain under stale human urine as growth media will be determined.

KEYWORDS: Chlorella vulgaris, Stale Human Urine, Continuous Culture


WAVE MAP DETERMINATION OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Donald Mark Calapiz, Michael S. Maglangit, Elihu Meyrick S. Sison and Sidney T. Tong

Electrical Engineering Department Email: [email protected]

Jolou F. Miraflor Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT At present, the scarcity of electricity is the mainstream on the news, especially here in the Philippines. Mindanao as of now is facing deep electricity problems; both scheduled and unscheduled brownouts. This is indeed a strong factor for progress and thus converge with the problem toward soaring rate of electric consumption price. As of 2015, Philippine Government implies that there is more energy sources needed to supplement the increasing demand in Mindanao relatively in Cagayan de Oro City as the center of trading and industry in the region (Lozada). Moreover, the island of Mindanao is blessed with many resources that are potential sources of renewable energy. This leads to the conception of many researchers that study the possibility of harnessing available renewable energy resources to alleviate the power situation of Mindanao. The importance of this work is to have a wave map in Cagayan de Oro City. The limitations of this research includes the calculation of the height of waves. After the completion of this study, the proponents expects to know the right place where these high length waves can be found, to maximize the ability to generate power for future purposes. Using the wave measuring device, data was recorded accordingly between three beaches here in Cagayan de Oro City. The data includes the measurements which is conducted every hour, three times a week starting from the last week of December up to last week of January 2015. Important variables were used in this study, variables include; Wave force, Crest, Trough, Water level and Time. Three areas in Cagayan de Oro City were experimented in this study specifically beaches in Bonbon, Cugman, and Opol areas. Having five trials per hour from 1pm to 5pm, we have come up in our data that beaches in Bonbon give better results in terms of higher wave lengths rather than the other two areas of Cagayan de Oro City. The wave strength of Bonbon beaches are high, that can reach up a pull up to 9.5kg of force compared to the 8kg in Gusa beaches and 6kg in Opol beaches. Through this study, it can open up many ideas in power generation through wave strength and can help the power crisis in Mindanao for future power plant projects.

KEYWORDS: Wave Force, Crest, Trough

A STUDY ON THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTION AND OPERATION SYSTEM OF B88 CORPORATION

Benjamin M. Chan III, Ken Lawrence C. Emano and Rupert Marionne S. Nellas Industrial Engineering Department


Ma. Lourdes M. Abao Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

This study provides an evaluation of the present production and operation system of B88 Corporation. The enterprise is one of booming food processing business in the locality of Cagayan de Oro City, particularly in the condiment production sector. They produce ready-made condiments, ‘sawsawan’ in our native language, of which are two (2) varieties, namely Kinilaw Mix and Sukang Pachada. The study evaluates the quality of the company’s present system through industry and company appraisal, SWOT and WOT-SURG analysis. The result of the evaluation shows that the production and operation system of B88 Corporation is not able to comply with food quality standard requirements such as GMP/HACCP standards, hindering them from entering into established market outlets for a higher chance of profitability. Using problem tools such as the Ishikawa diagram, factors were verified to be the cause of the main problem. First is the poor facility layout that does not conform to food quality standards, lack of proper tools and equipment to maintain quality of products, the disorganized sequence of activities, and inefficient inventory system that may help in attaining quality of production output. The result of the solutions rendered shows that the renovation of their facility layout would conform to GMP standards, and also increase their productivity. The implementation of an automated inventory system would help monitor the quality of the stored materials for production, and the inclusion of new tools and equipment would reduce contamination of products. The payback period calculated shows that the company will recover investment within 6-7 months.

KEYWORDS: Quality, Efficiency, Travel Time, Facility Layout, GMP, Production, Process Flow


A SYSTEM STUDY ON MJ FOODS

Jonard R. Jopillo and LG L. Sinco Industrial Engineering Department


Ma. Lourdes M. Abao Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT MJ Foods is a privately owned meat processing industry that sells Lumpia, Longganisa, Tocino, Nuggets, Embutido, and Bola-bola. The focus of the study is to solve the varying production output of their product, Lumpia which leads to overproduction or underproduction. Building an office to properly monitor the performance of their workers as well as documenting the production output and processes will help resolve the problem of overproduction or underproduction because performance indicators and record keeping will indicate the volume of production to be produced in a given period of time. Since the enterprise is aiming for a nationwide distribution of their products, designing a new facility as well as a new workstation design can help MJ Foods increase their capacity to produce thus, eliminating underproduction. Along with the new facility and workstation design, the researchers also proposed a new work assignment and scheduling to make the production of Lumpia faster, efficient, and productive. The results of the Time and Motion Study are merged into the system simulation using the software, Alpha-NetLogo. The system simulation can show not only the Lumpia packs produced daily but also the Lumpia packs produced at any given timeframe. With the installment of the new equipment along with the new method and work scheduling, the production would increase by 32.65% per day without adding workers. The Return on Investment (ROI) of the proposed project is 261% and the payback period would take 5 months since the enterprise is profitable.

KEYWORDS: Workstation Design, Work Assignment and Scheduling, Time and Motion Study

FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SME: DARS CERAMICS

Jolly-Ann G. Cardoza, Kristen M. Mabayo and Day Valen S. Ocero

Industrial Engineering Department E-mail: [email protected]

Ma. Lourdes M. Abao

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

This study provides the current production organization of DARS Ceramics in Zone 10, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. It is a pottery manufacturing industry since 1980. The Industrial Engineering tools that are being used are SWOT Analysis, and verification of problem using Ishikawa Diagram that is established on the WOT-SURG Analysis. On the problem evaluation, the establishment’s major problems are rising number of competitors and unable to meet demands. The root cause of these problems is that the facilities and layout design is not sufficient for production. With the use of the different types of IE tools, the proposed system is made. The solutions are Re-layout the existing facility layout, Build a new production plant, Increase manpower, and Add new equipment. The researchers believe that with these proposed solutions, the problems on the enterprise will be eradicated.

KEYWORDS: Pottery, Industrial Engineering Tools, Re-layout, Ishikawa Diagram

FEASIBILITY STUDY: ERGONOMIC CLASSROOM IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2015 ASEAN INTEGRATION

Flordeliz Aton, Miguel Elloso, Sheena Mosende and Miguel Murillo Industrial Engineering Department


Glenn B. Paclijan Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT Xavier University is striving to be integrated in the 2015 ASEAN Economic Integration and to become one of the leading ASEAN Universities, but one of the priorities for integration is quality assurance. The integration requires well organized systems, excellent facilities, and quality education. The study has given insight to the current needs of Xavier University on how to improve its classrooms and achieve the quality assurance that is at par with the standards of the ASEAN Integration. To modernize the classrooms, the team presented the Optimal Feasible Solution Design. The design will feature LED luminaires to replace the aging fluorescent lamps. LEDs are energy efficient, do not contain hazardous chemicals, eco-friendly, and will reduce electric costs by approximately 30%; Whiteboards that will reduce maintenance costs of the boards by 34% and decrease risks of health problems; Standardized Ergonomic Chairs; A new I.S.I.S. 8-Diameter Ceiling fan to improve the air circulation within the classroom; A Vertical Greenery System to improve humidity levels, cool the temperatures as much as 11˚C, and reduce glare approximately by 30%; and a Luidia Ebeam Interactive System with a desktop to enhance the learning experience. The estimated total cost of the Optimal Feasible Solution Design for a single classroom would be approximately Php 157,570.00. It will be ergonomic, energy efficient, High tech, and more capable of being competitive in the forthcoming 2015 ASEAN Integration. Lastly, it will be the first ergonomic eco-friendly classroom in Cagayan de Oro City.

KEYWORDS: Ergonomic Classroom, 2015 ASEAN Integration, Eco-Friendly

J.R. BORJA GENERAL HOSPITAL OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT: A DESIGN AND SYSTEM STUDY

Bonn Kleiford D. Seranilla, Danica Camille M. Mulat and Raeleen Mari E. Sorrera Industrial Engineering Department E-mail: [email protected]

Ma. Lourdes M. Abao

Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

Hospitals have two kinds of patients: the inpatients and the outpatients. Both kinds of patients are almost similar but their main difference is that the outpatients are patients that do not need to be admitted into the hospital, meaning their disease or reason for visiting the hospital does not require them to be admitted, while the inpatients have to be admitted. In this study, the researchers have decided to study the Outpatient Department (OPD) of J.R. Borja General Hospital because of the following reasons: it is the first point of contact between the patient and the hospital, most used and populated in the entire hospital, Queuing System is not as efficient, it is the City hospital where people would opt to go first because it is cheaper, which means more patients. The study addresses the reasons by gathering the data of the outpatients being served from May to September and the layout and system of the OPD, and then compared it with the standards of DOH (Ancillary Service Facilities for 100-beds Hospitals), the Building Code of the Philippines, and the like. Through SWOT Analysis, WOT-SURG Matrix, The Research Tree, the results indicate that the current layout and system of the OPD is in need of further developing like the current waiting area of the OPD can only accommodate 30 people. Developing the layout of the OPD using Muther’s Systematic Layout Planning and other standards, and the system, means more than 200 outpatients can be accommodated and is likely to attract doctors and patients at J.R. Borja General Hospital.

KEYWORDS: Intelligent Queuing System (IQS), Muther’s Systematic Layout Planning

MCHPC NURSE STATION EMERGENCY CART INVENTORY AND FACILITY PLANNING AND DESIGN

Jan Ares A. Evangelista, Mark Lawrence N. Tan and Bryan J. Timaan

Industrial Engineering Department E-mail: [email protected]

Glenn B. Paclijan Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT

The medical industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. Increasing workloads coupled with minimal man power situated in constraining spaces calls for digitization and improved design in operations through systems and facility design. Work spaces need to be managed well to establish an incrementing time-wise performance among operators and efficient utilization of supplies that reduces stock loss. This study suggests a more efficient facility and system design for Maternity and Child Hospital and Puericulture Center that addresses problems related to traffic in process flows and inventory stock loss. The design employs Muther’s closeness ratings in considering ergonomic based facility design while keeping in mind anthropometric measurements of operators in the facility to maximize space workability that meets the Department of Health (DOH) requirements. A digitized system of inventory using Inflow™ was developed for logistics management. The study shows that the systems and facility design results to greater productivity among operators and greater institutional gains that allows the delivery of the most effective and efficient health care.

KEYWORDS: Facility Design, Inventory System, Muther’s Closeness Rating, Ergonomics

ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN OF PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ALONG SIX SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Neil Simon R. Go, Ron Kevin Y. Limbaco, Abdul Rahman Y. Saadra and Al-fahme Sajiran


Anabel A. Abuzo and Jefferson R. Vallente Jr.

Faculty Advisers

ABSTRACT

The increase of the city’s population is evident of its development. In Cagayan de Oro City, people prefer walking to their designated destinations and many of these pedestrians either walk across or alongside the road. This study is concern on the quantifiable measurements of the level of service (LOS) and walkability of pedestrian facilities in six signalized intersections to come up with appropriate designs and recommendations to improve the intersections’ pedestrian facilities. A walkability survey is conducted to rate how walkable each intersection is for pedestrians. Rating is done through the basis of nine (9) parameters, namely: Walking Path Modal Conflict, Availability of Walking Paths, Availability of Crossings, Grade Crossing Safety, Motorist Behaviour, Amenities, Disability Infrastructure, Obstructions and Security from Crime. A Pedestrian volume count survey is also done throughout the intersections to determine the amount of pedestrians utilizing the intersection of a given amount of time. The survey is done for 15minutes per trial for a total of four (4) trials for each intersection. The data acquired is then use to determine the sidewalk and crosswalk’s LOS and compared to a standard rating (i.e. LOS ratings between LOS A to LOS F) with respect to pedestrian flow, space, speed, volume-capacity (v/c) ratio.The results of the study revealed that the areas have low rating in terms of walkability and LOS. Among the intersections, 83% showed very poor walkability rating (i.e. 93% for sidewalks and 62% for the crosswalk) that rangesbetween LOS D to LOS F.Moreover, theseintersections also lack pedestrian facilities such as street lighting, traffic light, pavement markings and ramps. In conclusion, this study recommends that redesign and rehabilitation of the pedestrianfacilityin these intersections should be done to accommodate the current volume of pedestrian on the sidewalks and crosswalks.

KEYWORDS: Level of Service, Walkability

ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF PARKING SYSTEM IN XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Kathleen Marie A. Bayot, Allen Jane A. Burgos, Daiseryl B. Danag and Vanessa Vella P. Fabela


Annael J. Domingo and Eliseo B. Linog Jr.

Faculty Advisers

ABSTRACT

The study focuses on the electronic system designing of parking system for Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan. The University is known to be the leading institution in Northern Mindanao that has grown drastically. It is found that the ratio of 5:1 with respect to end users and parking space availability is indirectly proportional and the current parking scheme is monitored by a manual inspection. According to Mr. Vicente P. Ruiz, head security of Xavier University, which the latter often causes an unorganized and time consuming of monitoring management. And, according to one of the interviewees, sometimes it would take a couple of minutes for the end user to look for an available parking space inside the University. To address the problem that occurs in the current parking situation in the said University, the designing of parking system with an integration of electronic monitoring in the University through the use of RFID system and CCTVs that will be done in the study. The study will utilize and improve the current parking scheme of the University. The electronic monitoring of parking system contributes to the minimization of the unutilized and inefficient time consuming of time. The study also involves a statistical study of the gathered data and a structured cabling for the electronic devices. A number of RFID readers are placed on each 9 categorized bays. RFID readers serve as a counter sensor which detects the RFID tags when it is being swipe where it sends off a signal to the database every time a four-wheeled vehicle parked in a particular bay and goes out the University. The database of the system will update the current availability of parking space. It would aid an effective and utilized parking system for the University. As well as it would help the end users and security personnel to save time.

KEYWORDS: Parking System, RFID Reader, RFID Tag

EVALUATION OF PAVEMENT DISTRESS USING PAVEMENT CONDITION INDEX (PCI) ALONG AGORA MARKET, BARANGAY LAPASAN,

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Reymar Christopher B. Alido, Risa Gwen J. Martinez, Mark Joseph M. Robenta and Zaniel Ronald C. Tabaranza



Faculty Advisers

ABSTRACT

The quality of the roads within a city is a vital necessity to its economic development. Pavements are classified into two major types namely; Asphalt Concrete Pavement and Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. Due to some external factors like years of service, loadings, temperature, and moisture on the sub-grade, these pavements deteriorate and these deteriorations are called distresses. This study determines the condition of the pavement as to severity of pavement distresses. The study utilizes the computation of the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) which is a function of the distress type, severity, and density. PCI determines the level of severity of each distress and provides numerical rating of pavement condition between the scale of “best” condition (0 to 10) to “worst” condition (86 and above). PCI was used in the assessment of the three circumferential streets along Agora Market in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, namely: Valenzuela Street, Gaabucayan Street, and Mambato Street. The results of the study showed that Valenzuela Street is the most distressed pavement with an average PCI of 154.87 (“failed” condition). Mambato Street has an average PCI of 131.50 (“failed” condition) and Gaabucayan Street has an average PCI of 74.02 (“serious” condition). The financial cost-benefit assessment of these streets revealed that the cost of benefit will exceed the road construction cost. Moreover, the study formulated pavement management schemes (i.e., appropriate for repair and/or reconstruction) and solution for each distress. In conclusion, the pavement distresses along the circumferential road in Agora Market, needs pavement reconstruction considering that the overall rating scale of this area revealed “failed” condition.

KEYWORDS: Pavement Distress, Pavement Condition Index, Financial Cost-Benefit Assessment

PARKING EVALUATION AND THE DESIGN OF PARKING FACILITY FOR DOWNTOWN DIVISORIA, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

David Jorey G. Alfaro, Hipolito Jr. M. Bair, Francis Vincent G. Camomot and Allison Cyril D. Escalante


Anabel A. Abuzo Faculty Adviser

ABSTRACT Parking of vehicles along on-street or off-street areas has become a problem for the downtown center of Cagayan de Oro. Currently, the City is 10thin the rank- among “most populous” city in Mindanao with a net income of Php2.041 billion in 2012 alone.This situation also results to the increase of vehicle registrationfrom 2003 to 2010. Moreover, the boom along the city centers and central business districts of the City also attracted and generated the increase of traffic that goes in and out of the city. One of these affected areas is the Downtown Divisoria that currently has vehicle parking and traffic issues. This study aims to determine and evaluate baseline parking supply and demand of Downtown Divisoria. More specifically: (1) to evaluate the parking supply, occupancy, and turnover; (2) to formulate on-street parking management policy, (3) to design off-street parking facility, and (4) to conduct cost-benefit analysis of the parking facility. The parking survey (i.e., supply, occupancy, and turnover) includes a block-by-block inventory of parking spaces in the area between 8:00AM to 5:00PM (every 30minute intervals)during weekdays. The results of the study revealed that the amount of parking supply will not meet the daily parking demand in the area. The parking conditions are inadequate on Mondays (by 65%) and Wednesdays (by 62%). The duration of parking also exceeds an hour, particularly, on Mondays when 27% of the 37 blocks in the area have a higher parking duration (range from 2hours to 5hours). Furthermore, the parking frequency and the rate of parking utilization revealed that driver’s difficulty in finding a parking space progresses from morning to afternoon as the demand for parking spaces also increases. This study recommends that the local government and its stakeholders should invest on off-street parkingfacilities to address the current demand for parking.

KEYWORDS: Parking, Supply, Occupancy, Turnover, Cost Benefit

TRAFFIC CONGESTION STUDY OF UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS ALONG YACAPIN-CAPT. VICENTE ROA, YACAPIN-OSMENA,J.R. BORJA-CAPT.

VICENTE ROA AND J.R. BORJA-OSMEÑA STREETS IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Carlo M. Flores, Jude Albert U. Añana, Kevin A. Calma and Dennis D. Tantoy



Faculty Advisers

ABSTRACT As the economic boom of the city progresses, the demand for travel, transport, and mobility also increases. If this continuous, then the increase of the population would result to increased demand for car ownership that will further aggravate the problems of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, road congestion, and vehicle delays (i.e., travel time). Today, traffic congestion is one of the most challenging and complicated problem in Cagayan de Oro City. There is, therefore, an urgent need for the government to address the demand for better road facilities (e.g., traffic intersection signals, pedestrian crosswalk and sidewalks, etc.) in order to control pedestrian and traffic movements. That will in turn, reduce the traffic congestion in the city. This study aims to evaluate the congestion issue in Cogon Market, particularly, the traffic performance along the unsignalized intersections of the area. These intersections include the roads of Yacapin and Capt. Vicente Roa Street, Yacapin and Osmena Street, J.R. Borja and Capt. Vicente Roa Street, and J.R. Borja and Osmeña Street. The methodology involves traffic survey and data collection of the three variables: vehicle traffic flow (i.e. traffic volume and Level of Service), pedestrian (i.e. flow, walkability, and pedestrian facilities), and parking (i.e. demand and supply of parking facilities). Preliminary result of the study revealed that that the traffic congestion in the area were primarily due to: the absence of traffic signals (i.e., vehicle and pedestrian), poor condition of pavement markings (i.e. parking and crosswalk), inadequate parking facilities, obstruction of vendors along the sidewalk, inadequate pedestrian facilities, and poor traffic enforcement. Moreover, the Level of Service (LOS) rating of the roads along these intersections ranges between LOS E (i.e., unstable flow) and LOS F (i.e., forced or breakdown flow). Therefore, traffic engineering solutions, traffic management plans, and formulation of traffic policies is highly recommended.

KEYWORDS: Congestion, Level of Service, Pedestrian, Parking, Walkability

TRAFFIC VIOLATION SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

Stephen Ben John Biado, Kevin Villalon, McPhillip Labis, Razel Tudas and Hans Kristian D. Salud


Eliseo B. Linog Jr. and Mc Alvin N. Neri

Faculty Advisers

ABSTRACT

The study is aligned to the surveillance of traffic violations, such as improper/illegal loading and unloading, in which these violations contribute to the daily congestion and traffic jams in Cagayan de Oro City. More often than not, these violators are not penalized and just get away if there are no enforcers (RTA enforcers) on patrol in that area. This project aims to develop a monitoring interface that could spot these violations, especially on illegal loading and unloading, as remotely as possible. Having said, the researchers designed an interface that utilizes the CCTV surveillance cameras and loop inductor which acts as a sensor, then wrote a source code for these cameras to be functional in the traffic aspect. The setup works in a way that the loop detects the current state of the vehicle and if an undesired state, such as stopping in an unpermitted zone, is met, this notifies the observer at a remote place where the monitor for the video feed of the cameras are located. The enforcer may then judge if the act is subject to due process or not. The developed setup was then tested to record its camera to monitor delay and if the inductor loop would actually detect a vehicle in range. The data suggests a fast response time and a stable sensing. This can be an acceptable setup for monitoring and enforcing as it can be accessed remotely through wiring or the internet. The user-friendly computer interface will be a great help to the user as it will be easier to use and utilize its features.

KEYWORDS: Traffic, CCTV Camera, Inductor Loop, Violations, Monitoring System


The 2015 Engineering Days Banner The 2015 Engineering Days Banner illustrates the Warrior’s (Atenean Engineers) perpetual (circular) commitment to develop engineering solutions with deep sensitivity to environmental concerns (green trees, buildings and wind turbines). The green landscape is merged with the blue (Atenean) gear to affirm that technological and ecological developments can be harmoniously symbiotic and just. The six gear teeth represent the six academic programs of the XU College of Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial and Mechanical). This year also marks the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis in the Philippines, with the resounding theme of Mercy and Compassion. Thus, at the core of the Warrior’s mission is the official logo of Pope Francis’ state and pastoral visit in the country. This fitting combination also serves as the Warrior’s inspiration to uphold sustainable practices rooted in Christian values as the Pope will release his encyclical on climate change this year. The faint shade of a tree reminisces the “Engineering Tree” which waivered from life about four years ago. But tales and legends about it continue to inspire the Warriors as they embrace the delicate balance of technological advancement and environmental stewardship. The two hands which are charismatically positioned to imply motion, symbolize the dynamic and reciprocal relationship of the Warriors with partner communities and industries in order to generate better change in society with special care for the poor and the downtrodden. The cut on the upper-right corner is a preview of new chapters, new frontiers, and new challenges in the global arena. This school year, Xavier University unveiled its new vision of becoming “A leading ASEAN university forming leaders of character by 2033.” The sound waves are the actual voice signatures of the artists uttering: “One Tribe, One Goal” – a popular chant of the Warriors. Banner Design by: Arvin John P. Galupo and Aizelle J. Mendez Anecdote by: Dexter S. Lo and Julemer Ann G. Aying

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FYP Journal 2015