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Table 4. Timeline of the Assembly of Coffee Bean Dryer for Small

Scale Coffee Farmers.

Date and Time Activity Person Labor Cost

Responsible

October 30, 2016 Buying, collecting and The Based on the

cutting of required Researchers agreement of the
materials for the laborer and the
prototype. contractors, the
total expenses on
material costs
multiplied by 50%
November 9, 2019 Constructing, The
assembling and Researchers
welding the coffee
dryer.
December 21, 2019 Constructing, The
assembling, painting Researchers
and installation of
ducting with the basin.
January 23, 2020 Testing of the Coffee The 3, 611.25 (0.50)
Bean Dryer for Small Researchers Php
Scale Coffee Farmers. = 1,805.628 Php,
Labor Cost

Ethical Considerations

The study was conducted in accordance with the research protocol

set by the concerned institution. Moreover, the researchers assure that

the idea and design used in the study is original and not adopted to any

preceding research materials or products available in the market.

Furthermore, the participants were properly informed of the objectives

and/or purposes of the study indicated in the cover letter of the

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questionnaire and that the researcher must obtain first the participants'

consent before conducting all and any form of gathering information

needed for the study.

Thus, the participants were not subjected to coercion, physical,

emotional and other forms of harm. The data gathered was treated with

utmost confidentiality as well as to promote integrity of the sources or

references used in the study.

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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Problem No. 1

What is the level of Technical Performance of the Coffee Bean Dryer

for Small Scale Coffee Farmers?

Table 5. Level of technical performance Coffee Bean Dryer for Small

Scale Coffee Farmers.

Indicators Mean Descriptive Equivalent

Rating

1. Efficiency

1.1 It dries up coffee beans at a desirable 4.67 Very Highly Satisfactory

level and at a desired length of time.

1.2 It can dry up to maximum of 5kg 4.75 Very Highly Satisfactory

coffee beans at a desired length of time.

1.3 It dries the coffee beans in a faster 4.71 Very Highly Satisfactory
way compared to the traditional sun
drying.

Sub mean 4.46

2. Reliability 4.67

2.1. It can be used as a substitute to the 4.75 Very Highly Satisfactory

traditional sun drying.

2.2. It can be used during rainy seasons. 4.71 Very Highly Satisfactory

Sub mean 4.46

3. Safety of Operation 4.67

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3.1. The machine parts are well 4.75 Very Highly Satisfactory
assembled and durable for the protection
of the user.

3.1. The machine parts are well 4.71 Very Highly Satisfactory
assembled and durable for the protection
of the user.

Sub mean 4.46

Grand mean 4.70 Very Highly

Satisfactory

Table 5 presents the level of technical performance of the Coffee

Bean Dryer for Small Scale Coffee Farmers. On item 1, “Efficiency”

obtained the highest mean score of 4.71 described as Very Highly

Satisfactory. This implies that the prototype consumes wood but it

produces enough heat necessary for cooking and emits minimal smoke

that is 60%, estimation, lesser than the smoke emitted by the traditional

“Dalikan”.

Meanwhile, item 2 on “Reliability” obtained a mean score of 4.63

Described as Very Highly Satisfactory. This implies that the prototype

Can be used as LPG and Dalikan substitute. Item 3 on “Safety of

Operation” obtained a mean score of 4.76 described as Very Highly

Satisfactory. This implies that the prototype parts are well assembled

And durable for the protection of the user and does involve simple

operation.

As a whole, the level of technical performance of the prototype

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Coffee Bean Dryer for Small Scale Coffee Farmers has a grand mean of

4.70 described as Very Highly Satisfactory. This implies that the

prototype is working effectively and efficiently.

Problem No. 2

What is the level of Technical Soundness of the Coffee Bean Dryer

for Small Scale Coffee Farmers?

Table 5. Level of technical performance Coffee Bean Dryer for Small

Scale Coffee Farmers.

Indicators Mean Descriptive Equivalent

Rating

1. Assembly

1.1 The materials are welded and 4.67 Very Highly Satisfactory
soldered properly.

1.2 The coffee bean dryer is well built 4.43 Very Highly Satisfactory
and painted.

Sub mean 4.55

2. Genuineness of materials 4.67

2.1. The parts are purchased with best 4.75 Very Highly Satisfactory
quality.

2.2. The parts are durable. 4.71 Very Highly Satisfactory

Sub mean 4.46

Grand mean 4.70 Very Highly

Satisfactory
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