![]() ![]() The energy consumption needed by all the loads in the incubator for the period of 24 hours was 10.48 MJ. The heat loss through the walls by conduction, air convection and ventilation hole were 59.77 W, 10.9741 W and 0.0003222 W respectively. The diameter of the crank of the turning mechanism was 151 mm while the radius of the ventilation hole obtained was 13.30 mm. Preliminary test was conducted on the developed solar powered poultry egg incubator. The size of the components of the solar powered system was based on the amount of energy needed and the duration of usage. The total heat required in the chamber was analysed and evaluated. The radius of the ventilation hole was based on the time required to empty all the air in the chamber. The diameter of the crank of the turning mechanism was calculated from the maximum displacement of the egg crate support. The angle of turn of the egg tray was fixed at 30o. The developed solar incubator was 610 mm × 607 mm × 1649 mm in size with a capacity for 150 eggs. The main components of the incubator are incubating chamber, control system and solar powered system. In order to ensure an uninterrupted power supply and keep egg incubators in operation, a solar powered poultry egg incubator was developed. Although many commercial incubators in Nigeria have folded up due to epileptic and erratic electricity supply which disrupts and impairs the operation of the incubators and reduce their level of performance resulting into low production and high cost of poultry birds. ![]() The prototype incubator constructed has been able to achieve the aims and objectives of the research albeit with modifications.Įgg incubators with regular, effective and efficient operation have the capacities of providing enough poultry birds which can serve every household in Nigeria with sufficient amount of protein on daily basis. It is able to incubate different types of eggs, thus reducing the cost of acquiring different types of incubator. It is automatic and user friendly it reduces the stress of monitoring and ensures maximum productivity. ![]() The incubator will help the agricultural industry to increase productivity in poultry production. The egg roller is a mechanical part needed to roll the eggs at intervals, to ensure proper development of embryos in the eggs. The GSM module provides the system with remote access, whereby the user can monitor the temperature as well switch the system on and off. The temperature is monitored by a digital thermometer DS1820 and controlled by a microcontroller AT89S52 embedded with a software program which toggles it between high and low temperature. The system is designed to incubate different types of eggs, having a user friendly interface to set the temperature range for its operation. These are official Royal Adelaide Show Competitions and competition registration must be made directly with the Royal Adelaide Show.The Smart egg incubator system with GSM remote access control is a microcontroller based temperature control and monitoring system. Students must also prepare a short report that shows cost of each incubator and time needed (hours) to build the incubator. Incubator must have all the function needed such as:Ī safe and functional agitator/roller systemĪlarm system to indicate when the temperature is out of range Incubator must be completed before the contest and student will be given 3 hours to test their system and prepare before the evaluation by the judgesĮach group must prepare a user manual that will also be evaluated by the judges The egg(s) remain static during the final week of the incubation period Humidity change from 55% to 80% during the last 3 days before hatching LCD display that can show the current temperature and humidity of the incubator Housed in a transparent container or include a viewing window so eggs can be observed duringĪdditional features can be added as follows: Students can use any method as long as it will not cause the eggs to break or crack Have a roller/agitator system that can roll/change the position of the eggs. Microcontroller programming can be done by using CoreChart or ezCoreChartĬan maintain the temperature around 37☌ to 38☌ with an alarm system that will trigger if the temperature is out or rangeĬan maintain the humidity. In addition, this project acquires the use of the students' science and engineering knowledge and practical skills.Įach incubator must have the following functions:įully controlled by microcontroller. ![]() Students can use their own creativity to complete the project. The incubator should be designed so that the eggs are rolled twice a day so that they are completely exposed to light. The objective of this contest is to design and build a better incubator for eggs. The Royal Adelaide Show Competition hosts an inventors' contest as well. ![]()
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