UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FISH INNARDS DEHYDRATING MACHINE

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of

Methods of Research for ME (NME 427-1MET) for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Submitted by:

Ambor, Jabber R.

Februaru 27, 2018

 Chapter 3 – Methodology

This chapter presents the methods on how the data from experiment are gathered and

analyzed. It explains also how the Fish Innards Dehydrating Machine was fabricated. Finally, the

system design is briefly discussed with the use of diagrams.

3.1 Research Methodology

This research uses an experimental methodology. It is a systematic and scientific approach

to research wherein researchers manipulate one or more variables, and controls and measures any

change in other variables. Experimental research is also known as true experiment. It uses data

directly to the actual application and seeks immediate solution to the problems. This study aims to

answer the necessity for a Fish Innards Dehydrating Machine that will be used for the fish innards

that causes pollution around the wet market of Tañong, Malabon.

3.3 Data Processing and Analysis

3.3 Fabrication and Design of Fish Innards Dehydrating Machine

Figure 1. The Fish Innards Dehydrating Machine (front side)

Figure 2. The Fish Innards Dehydrating Machine (back side)
Figure 3. Machine Frame
Figure 4. Hopper
Figure 5. Driven and Driver Assembly
Figure 6. Conveyor
Project Components

1. Hopper – The hopper is the pathway of the substance that will be lead to the conveyor. This

component regulates the volume of the Fish innards entering into the machine for dehydrating.

2. Conveyor – The conveyor is made out of wire mesh and will act as a sieve for the fish

innards; the substance will travel along the conveyor for the dehydrating process until it reaches

to the end of the conveyor.

3. LPG/Burner – The burner will supply the heat inside the machine to lessen the moisture in

the substance.

4. Fan – The fan will employ the force convection inside the machine for the distribution of the

hot air will

5. Bearing – The bearings will provide sliding motion between the main shaft and the shaft of

the conveyor.

6. Machine Frame – This is the platform on which the whole machine will be mounted. The

frame will be made out of angle bars with the dimension of 3/16 x 1 ½ inch.

7. Mechanical Drive – A 5 HP, electric motor will be used as the prime mover for the machine

through a belt transmission.

8. Pulleys – Four pulleys will be used in the project. The first pulley is mounted directly on the

Mechanical Drive, the size of the pulley will be 127 mm and for the remaining pulleys the size

will be 210 mm. The larger pulley will reduce the speed of the conveyor for the dehydrating

process to occur properly.

9. Transmission Belt - The belt will be used for transmitting power from the electric motor will

be a v-belt made out of heat resistant material.