By Aries Roda D. Romallosa ABSTRACT Four gasifier stoves, all developed at the Appropriate Technology (APPROTECH Center) of CPU, were evaluated in this study. These include: Gasifier A or the cylindrical-type single-burner, top-lit updraft (T-LUD); Gasifier B of the cylindrical-type double-burner, T-LUD (for household use); Gasifier C or the conical-type double-burner T-LUD (for industrial … Read more
By Aries Roda D. Romallosa ABSTRACT The study was carried out from October and November 2002 at the Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, Central Philippine University. The objectives of the study was to design and evaluate the performance of a shredder used for chopping and shredding kitchen wastes. The machine basically consists … Read more
By Aries Roda D. Romallosa, Hope G. Patricio, and Margen A. Java ABSTRACT This study evaluated the impact of Central Philippine University (CPU) outreach interventions and activities for Brgy. Ilongnukid and adjacent communities in San Rafael, Iloilo based on recently obtained cross-sectional data vis-à-vis the 2006 and 2012 baseline results. The “post-test” or the … Read more
By Aries Roda D. Romallosa, Kareen Jay D. Lozada, and Margen A. Java ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the socio-cultural, economic, community involvement and present needs and problems of the three barangays of Badiangan to serve as basis for enhancing the integrated outreach program of the University. It made use of a … Read more
By Aries Roda D. Romallosa, Alexis T. Belonio and Aurora A. Lim ABSTRACT The objective of this research study was to evaluate the composting of CPU biomass waste using the wire mesh circular compost bin with the use of a compost activator. In composting the biomass wastes generated by the University, three tests were … Read more
By Aries Roda D. Romallosa and Kristofer John C. Hornada ABSTRACT This study was conducted to produce briquettes as alternative source of energy from abundant biomass and urban wastes using a locally fabricated household briquette molder which is composed of molders, handle and frame. The mixtures used were the following: Briquette 1: paper (100%); … Read more
By Aries Roda D. Romallosa and Jaime C. Cabarles, Jr. ABSTRACT This study was conducted to design and evaluate the performance of an electric motor-driven pellet mill for animal feed production. The designed pellet mill is composed of major parts like feed hopper, pelleting chamber, pellet roll, die plate, discharge chute, and frame. It … Read more
By Hope G. Patricio ABSTRACT Twenty Moringa accessions were tested for adaptability under Central Philippines conditions. These consisted of Mo-2, Mo-3, Mo-4, Mo-5, Mo-7, Mo-8, Mo-9, Mo-12, Mo-14, Mo-15, Mo-20, Mo-39, Mo-33, Mo-34, Mo-35, Mo-37, Mo-38, Mo-40, N (local variety), and Ms (Moringa stenopetala). Ms seeds came from West Africa while N was locally … Read more
By Hope G. Patricio ABSTRACT Eighteen Moringa accessions obtained from AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center were evaluated for their adaptability and horticultural characteristics in an observational trial at Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, Philippines in June 2009 to May 2012. The accession originated from India (3), Laos (1), Philippines (1), Taiwan (1), Tanzania … Read more
By Hope G. Patricio and Jaime C. Cabarles, Jr. ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the breeding performance of Darag native chicken breeders raised under full and semi-confined conditions. Darag native chicken are characterized by a yellowish plumage with greenish gray steaks for female and the “labuyo” red for male. The treatments were … Read more