A Battery-Powered Solution: Enhancing Rice Paddy Collection Efficiency through Sustainable Technology

Messiah P. Botas, Eah Joyce G. Dela Cruz, Gloria N. Ramos, Roldan T. Quitos and John Vincent A. Nate
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Messiah P. Botas: Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, College of Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Eah Joyce G. Dela Cruz: Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, College of Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Gloria N. Ramos: Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, College of Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Roldan T. Quitos: Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, College of Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
John Vincent A. Nate: Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, College of Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 11, 912-922

Abstract: This study presents the design, fabrication, and testing of a battery-powered rice paddy grain collector aimed at improving efficiency in the post-harvest phase of rice production. The conventional methods of manual grain collection and gasoline-powered machines are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and environmentally unsustainable. To address these issues, the battery-powered grain collector was developed using locally available materials, with a vacuum suction mechanism for collecting sun-dried rice paddy. The machine operates on a 12V lead-acid battery, reducing reliance on nonrenewable fuel sources and offering a more sustainable solution for rice farmers. The grain collector demonstrated a collecting capacity of 89.67 kg/hr and an efficiency of 81.00%. A cost analysis showed that the machine’s operating cost is significantly lower than traditional methods, with a break-even point of 510,606.75 kg/yr. Additionally, the machine proved to be effective in reducing labor requirements, and the total operating time increased with thicker layers of rice paddy. The results indicate that this grain collector offers a practical, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative for small- to medium-scale rice farmers, contributing to the sustainability of rice production.

Date: 2024
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