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: xuerc@xu.edu.ph
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 Colleges 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, YacapinOsmena, J.R. Borja-Capt. Vicente Roa and J.R. Borja-Osmea 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: yantakulot@gmail.com
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: clacandula@gmail.com
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 number 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 researchers came up with this study to aid the problem. This study aims to design an automated vehicular 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 shorter 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 collision 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. Moreover, 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 provides 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
E-mail: carl.lapure@rocketmail.com
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 citys 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 HECGeoRAS. 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
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
E-mail: chanfrancismae@yahoo.com
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 peoples 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 buildings 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 schools 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
E-mail: sebs.danny14344@gmail.com
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 applications 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 systems calculation of the users
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 onemonth 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.
E-mail: shoniRevise@gmail.com
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
E-mail: canguitl@gmail.com
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 hospitals 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
E-mail: manzanocarlo@gmail.com
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
E-mail: krizsdcruz@gmail.com
Mary Jean O. Apor
Faculty Adviser
ABSTRACT
At present, there is a need to for a better management of ones 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 patients 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 doctors 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
E-mail: jav_nfkin@yahoo.com.ph
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 organizations new advocacy is to construct
more relocation houses in a lesser cost in order to help the needy and extend the organizations
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
E-mail: chinchinvuelban@gmail.com
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: romeoabasolojr@gmail.com
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
10C 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
12.4C 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
E-mail: luigi_ch92@yahoo.com
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
E-mail: caumban_lenaresa@yahoo.com
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
machines 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
E-mail: protosaturinium@yahoo.com
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
E-mail: malackxyrra@gmail.com
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 soils 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 Universitys 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: keish.yuri@gmail.com
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 PROTEINENRICHED AGRO-INDUSTRIAL WASTES

Vera Luwesa M. Allera, Mary Rose M. Estrada,
Johdem I. Torayno and Mary Jane V. Yap
E-mail: maryjaneyap30@gmail.com
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 proteinenriched 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
E-mail: 200920499@my.xu.edu.ph
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 50C 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 160C 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
Email: Dondywebbersupieza@gmail.com
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 m/ 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
Email: Sard_pol12@yahoo.com
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
E-mail: princemattheus@gmail.com
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
E-mail: raymarbmanalo@gmail.com
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
E-mail: dave.exequiel@gmail.com
Ireneo M. Cuado Jr.
Faculty Adviser
ABSTRACT
The need for the renewable energy becomes high, due to the worlds situations nowadays. We are
rapidly depleting the Earths 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 fiveseries, 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
E-mail: barbasojc@yahoo.com.ph
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.
E-mail: jazonfabs@gmail.com
Elmer B. Dollera
Faculty Adviser
ABSTRACT
Most of the worlds 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
Email: marvin.belsondra@yahoo.com
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 suns 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-users 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 utilitys 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. Nuez, Leigh Ann C. Portacion and Abbe Loraine E. Sobremisana
E-mail: napash18@gmail.com
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
Email: engr.decastrojess@gmail.com
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
Email: Lancer_lancerot@yahoo.com
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
Email: rupert.nellas@ymail.com
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 companys 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
E-mail: lglarasinco@gmail.com
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
E-mail: day0214@yahoo.com
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 establishments 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
E-mail: miguelcarloselloso@yahoo.com
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 11C, 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
E-mail: bonnkleiford@gmail.com
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 Muthers 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), Muthers 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
E-mail: bryantimaan@yahoo.com
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 Muthers 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, Muthers 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
E-mail: rocky_limbaco93@yahoo.com
Anabel A. Abuzo and Jefferson R. Vallente Jr.
Faculty Advisers
ABSTRACT
The increase of the citys 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
crosswalks 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
E-mail: kathleen.bayot@gmail.com
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
E-mail: Zanjan_tabz@yahoo.com
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
E-mail: djoralfaro94@gmail.com
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 drivers 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-OSMEA STREETS
IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
Carlo M. Flores, Jude Albert U. Aana,
Kevin A. Calma and Dennis D. Tantoy
E-mail: f.carlo1818@gmail.com
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 Osmea 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
E-mail: razeltudas@gmail.com
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 userfriendly 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
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DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

ASSESSMENT OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND DESIGN OF STORMWATER

AUTOMATED VEHICULAR EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM

DETERMINISTIC FLOOD INUNDATION MAPPING ALONG THE PROPOSED

SEISMIC RISK EVALUATION OF THE NINE CENTRAL SCHOOLS

CALORIE-HANDLER UPGRADED REAL-TIME VIRTUAL SYSTEM

CONNECTI-FI: MOBILE BROADBAND MAPPING

EMCEE: A VIRTUAL MEDICAL RECORDING AND MONITORING

PC OR ANDROID BASED DATA ACQUISITION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION

SMART HEALTH MONITORING WITH AUTOMATIC REAL-TIME

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EARTHQUAKE AND WIND LOADING

CONCRETE BLOCK PAVING AS AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD IN THE

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR ASSISTED ABSORPTION

DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCALLY MADE BATTERY OPERATED RAIN GAUGE:

EXPERIMENTAL AND ANALYTICAL ANALYSIS OF FERROCEMENT COLUMN

EXPERIMENTAL AND ANALYTICAL EVALUATION OF FERROCEMENT BEAMS

SOIL ANALYZER SYSTEM

DEVELOPMENT OF SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER WITH CARRAGEENAN AND

PRODUCTION OF HIGH-VALUE ANIMAL FEEDS THROUGH PROTEINENRICHED AGRO-INDUSTRIAL WASTES

THE UTILIZATION OF DEACETYLATED PARASERIANTHES FALCATARIA IN

60W HYDRO STREAM TURBINE IN IRRIGATION OF

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

A STUDY OF SMALL SCALE WAVE POWER LAND INSTALLED MARINE

ALTERNATIVE POWER SOURCE USING THERMO ELECTRIC GENERATOR

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF WAVE/CURRENT ENERGY POWERED

ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF USING TESLA TURBINE GENERATOR FOR

HYBRID VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE- SOLAR POWERED FLUORESCENT

NET METERING SCHEME FOR HYBRID PHOTOVOLTAIC ON-GRID POWER

PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN-RICH SYNGAS FROM PLASTIC WASTES

USE OF STALE HUMAN URINE AS GROWTH MEDIA AND THE TOLERANCE

WAVE MAP DETERMINATION OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

A STUDY ON THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTION AND

A SYSTEM STUDY ON MJ FOODS

FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SME: DARS CERAMICS

FEASIBILITY STUDY: ERGONOMIC CLASSROOM IN PREPARATION

J.R. BORJA GENERAL HOSPITAL OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT:

MCHPC NURSE STATION EMERGENCY CART INVENTORY AND FACILITY

ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN OF PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ALONG SIX

ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF PARKING SYSTEM IN XAVIER UNIVERSITY

EVALUATION OF PAVEMENT DISTRESS USING PAVEMENT CONDITION

PARKING EVALUATION AND THE DESIGN OF PARKING FACILITY FOR

TRAFFIC CONGESTION STUDY OF UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS ALONG

TRAFFIC VIOLATION SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

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