SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

School of Engineering and Architecture

Electronics Engineering Department

INDORSEMENT

This Research entitled “ Design, Fabrication and Performance Testing of a

Pulverizing Machine for Waste Glasses “ prepared and submitted by Balao, Noel N.
,Dalipog, Al-jay A., Lapisac, Vouch B., Menor, Gian Carlo V., Olaget, Domingo L. ,
Olsem, Jordan A., Panergo, Lorenz A., Quelino, Servando K. , and Wais, Bensor P.
in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING has been examined and hereby recommended for
proposal defense.

Engr. Bea_Ann S. Andaya

Promoter/Lead Author

Members of the Panel

Engr. Steven I. Chan

Panel Member

Engr. Abigail A. Danganan

Panel Member

Engr. John Paul B. Salvatera

Panel Member

Engr. Caroline Bautista-Moncada

Undergraduate Research Coordinator

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would also like to show our gratitude to Engr. Bea_Ann S.

Andaya for sharing her pearls of wisdom with us during the course of this

research. We are also immensely grateful to our panels Engr. Steven I.

Chan, Engr. Abigail A. Danganan, and Engr. John Paul B. Salvatera for

their comments on an earlier version of the manuscript, provided insight

and expertise that greatly assisted the research, although any errors are

our own and should not tarnish the reputations of these esteemed

persons.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page…………………………………………………………………………i

Indorsement Page…………………………………………...………………….ii

Approval Sheet……………………………………………………………….....iii

Acknowledgement………………………………………………………….......iv

Table of Contents……………………………………….……………………….v

List of Figures...………………………………………………………………...vii

List of Tables …………………………………………………………………...viii

List of Bar Graphs……………………………………………………………...ix

CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

1.1 Background of the Study………………………………………………………1

1.2 Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………..4

1.3 Conceptual Framework/ Paradigm of the Study……………………………4

1.4 Significance of the Study……………………………………….....................7

1.5 Scope and Delimitation.……………………………………………………….8

1.6 Constraint of the Study………………………………………………………..9

1.7 Operational Definition of Terms…………………………………………….10

CHAPTER II: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

2.1 Research Design………………………………………………...12

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 2.2 Research Flow…………………………………………………….13

A. Design and Overview of the operation of the Glass-

pulverizing Machine……………………………………………………………14

A.1 Schematic Diagrams………………………………………………14

A.2 Actual image of the prototype……………………………………20

B. Gathering and Preparation of the Materials, Tools,

and Equipment to be Used

B.1 List of Materials……………………………………………………21

B.2 List of Tools and Equipment……………………………………..23

B.3 Safety Precautionary Measures…………………………………23

C. Machine Fabrication………………………………………………..24

D. Data Gathering Tools……………………………………………….26

E. Data Gathering Procedures………………………………………..27

F. Treatment of Data…………………………………………………...28

Chapter III: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE…………………………29

Chapter IV: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

4.1: Performance Testing Results

A. Mass Flow Rate……………………………………………………………40

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B. Crushing Efficiency……………………………………….........................44

C. Data Analysis……………………………………………………………….48

4.2: Project Management and the Multidisciplinary Environments

Considered in the Study………………………………………………56

A. Roles and Responsibilities of Each Team Members…..............56

B. Management of Multidisciplinary Environments

Considered in the Study……………………………..........................57

C. Financial Management…………………………………………….59

D. Gantt Chart………………………………………………………….60

Chapter V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Summary………………………………………………………….............62

5.2 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………63

5.3 Recommendations………………………………………………………..64

BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………65

APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………70

CURRICULLUM VITAE OF ALL MEMBERS………………………………81

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.1 researched paradigm of the proposed Glass-Pulverizing

Machine…………………………………………………………………………..6

Figure 2.1 Research Flow…………………………………………………….13

Figure 2.2 Cylindrical Chamber………………………………………………14

Figure 2.3 Main Body………………………………………………………….15

Figure 2.4 Inlet…………………………………………………………………15

Figure 2.5 Cover……………………………………………………………….15

Figure 2.6 Shaft and Chains………………………………………………….16

Figure 2.7 Isometric View……………………………………………………..17

Figure 2.8 Top View…………………………………………………………...17

Figure 2.9 Front and Back View……………………………………………...18

Figure 2.10 Right and Left side View………………………………………..18

Figure 2.11 Chamber, Body and Inlet Dimensions………………………...19

Figure 2.12 Motor, Pillow Block and Universal Joint……………………….19

Figure 2.13 Actual Image of the Prototype………………………………….20

LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1 Material to be used and their Description……………………….21

Table 2.2 Tools and Equipment……………………………………………...23

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Table 2.3 Team Management ……………………………………………….56

Table 2.4 Chronogram of Proposed Activity ……………………………….61

Table 4.1 Mass flowrate ……………………………………………………...26

Table 4.2 Crushing Efficiency………………………………………………...27

Table 4.1a Mass flowrate (Gin Bottle)……………………………………….40

Table 4.1b Mass flowrate (Ketchup Bottle)…………………………………42

Table 4.1c Mass flowrate (VitaMilk Bottle)………………………………….43

Table 4.2a Crushing Efficiency (Gin Bottle)………………………………...44

Table 4.2b Crushing Efficiency (Ketchup Bottle)…………………………...46

Table 4.2c Crushing Efficiency (VitaMilk Bottle)……………………………47

Table 4.3a Mass Out (Gin Bottle)……………………………………………50

Table 4.3b Descriptive Summary (Gin Bottle)………………………………51

Table 4.3c t-Test: Two-Sample Assuming Equal Variances (Gin Bottle)..51

Table 4.4a Mass Out (Ketchup Bottle)………………………………………52

Table 4.4b Descriptive Summary (Ketchup Bottle)………………………...52

Table 4.4c t-Test: Two-Sample Assuming Equal Variances (Ketchup

Bottle)…………………………………………………………………………...53

Table 4.5a Mass Out (VitaMilk Bottle)……………………………………….54

Table 4.5b Descriptive Summary (VitaMilk Bottle)…………………………54

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 Table 4.5c t-Test: Two-Sample Assuming Equal Variances (VitaMilk

Bottle) …………………………………………………………………………..55

Table 4.6 Bill of Materials …………………………………………………….59

List of Bar Graphs

Mass Flowrate

Bar Graph for Item No. 1……………………………………………………...41

Bar Graph for Item No. 2……………………………………………………...42

Bar Graph for Item No. 3……………………………………………………...43

Crushing Efficiency

Bar Graph for Item No. 1……………………………………………………...45

Bar Graph for Item No. 2……………………………………………………...46

Bar Graph for Item No. 3……………………………………………………...48