International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
Volume 8, Issue Number 2
Available Online: 15 July 2024
Author/s:
Ilustre, Ernesto J.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (eilustre48@gmail.com)
Mantile, Jamiah Tin F.
Antonio, Charlene D.
Recio, Sharmaine Anne M.
Melendres, Kate Winsleth B.
Arguelles, Angelo Shien A.
Bautista, Josephine N.
Limos-Galay, Jenny A.
Abstract:
A developmental evaluative experimental research design was used to develop an automated rice grain dryer and determine its effectiveness. This study constructed an Automated Rice Grain Dryer with Sun Tracking Solar Panel to advance drying technology and enable farmers to save time without jeopardizing the drying process despite bright or rainy days in the Philippines. The researchers employed a frequency and percentage to determine the level of effectiveness of the automated rice grain dryer. In addition, t-test analysis was used to determine if the Solar Rice Grain Dryer using Arduino differs significantly from traditional grain drying methods. The findings revealed that using an automated rice grain dryer with a sun-tracking solar panel reduced moisture content and accelerated the drying process of rice grains. The rice grains dry faster at greater temperatures when used in an automated rice grain dryer with a sun-monitoring solar panel. The findings indicate that the automated rice grain dryer is more efficient than the traditional method of drying rice grains in terms of moisture content, drying speed, and different temperature levels. Researchers suggest using a stronger solar panel for rice drying, improving the solar tracker’s accuracy, and constructing a larger tunnel for rice grains. They also advise monitoring temperature and time fluctuations during the experiment to ensure accurate moisture content calculations. This will be a great resource for future researchers looking to improve and enhance the product’s usability.
Keywords: automated rice grain dryer, moisture content, drying process, solar panel, traditional method
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8013
Cite this article:
Ilustre, E. J., Mantile, J. T. F., Antonio, C. D., Recio, S. A. M., Melendres, K. W. B., Arguelles, A. S. A., Bautista, J. N., & Limos-Galay, J. A. (2024). Automated rice grain dryer with sun-tracking solar panel using Arduino Uno. International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology, 8(2), 75-83. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8013
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