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Project Name: Automated Feeding and Watering System in a Small Scale Piggery
2. Introduction

As observed in piggery business, the owners used the conventional dry type feeder for the nursery,
growing and finishing stages of pigs. Estimated amount of feeds are being poured into the feeder pan.
However, care takers should still observe the feeding time to monitor feed intake without excessive feed
wastage. The situation has been considered to design an automated piggery system that may address
the small-scale piggery owners’ struggles in feeding and watering the swine on time.

3. Establish Project Objectives

To reduce the effort of piggery owners or care takers in going inside the pig pens.
To assure that proper amount of feeds at scheduled time of feeding will be provided to the pigs
To ensure that there will be equal distribution of feeds and every swine can access the feeding pan
during feeding time to minimize malnutrition in some of them.
To ensure that there is enough amount of water in the container and proper water temperature in it is
available in the pipeline.
4. Project Scope

The following are the scope of the project

a. Customer/owner requirement
The customer has suggested that the ideal feeding scheme for finishers at different growth
model shall be used for the automated feeding system. Below is the chart of the ideal
feeding scheme.
- Also, the customer suggested that the ideal water intake and daily water requirement be
followed. Below is the table presenting the data for the water intake and daily water
requirement.

- Age of pig Flow rate Maximum pressure (kPa)

Lactating sow  2L/minute  No limit (avoid wastage)

Dry sows and boar 1L/minute  No limit (avoid wastage)
Finisher 1L/minute 140-175
Grower 1L/minute 140-175
Weaner 0.5L/minute 85-105
Source: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

Age of pig Daily water requirements

Lactating sow 24–45L/day
 Dry sow and boar 12–15L/day
Finisher 9–12L/day
Grower 5–7L/day
Weaner 3–5L/day
Source: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

- The customer and the proponents also gave specific assumptions for the project.

1. Microcontroller
 will activate the feeder system during feeding time
 will dispense the exact amount of feeds for different age and body weight
 will regulate the temperature of the water in the pipeline or in the container
 will monitor the amount of feeds and water in the container

2. feeding system
 there will be two (2) feeding stations
 feeding pan will be a rectangular type
 feeds container will be design that will cater 2 sacks of feeds

3. water system
 the system consists of a water container, pipelines and water dispenser/nozzle
 sensors will be installed near the water nozzle
 sensor to monitor the temperature will be installed in the water container to monitor
the content and temperature

4. Gsm-based notification scheme

 The scheme is a monitoring device that will send notification
o Before and after feeds dispensing
o Water temperature rise
o Low level capacity of feeds and water

b. Statement of Work

The following are the major tasks to be performed in the project:

a. Have an on-site visit to measure the piggery to measure its dimensions and the

setup of the location such as the power supply location, layout and design where

the automated feeder and watering system will be put.

 b. Develop preliminary designs such as specifications, drawings and flowcharts base

on the dimensions of the piggery.

c. Purchase materials and parts to be used.

d. Testing of the individual materials before setup

e. Fabrication of the feeder and watering system

f. Assembly of the feeder and water system to the Arduino microcontroller

g. Conduct preliminary testing and performance testing of the automated feeding

and watering system

h. Adjust the components that have errors or causes errors in the system

i. Prepare a manual for the automated feeding and watering system

j. Demonstrate to the owner how to operate the automated feeding and watering

system.

c. Deliverables

The deliverable of the project is the automated feeding and watering system for

the small scale piggery and the written manual indicating how to operate the

automated feeding and watering system.

d. Acceptance criteria

The acceptance criteria for the automated feeding and watering system are divided into
two, functionality and performance efficiency.

a. Functionality
 the automated feeding system correctly dispenses feeds to the correct
feeding stations
 the pigs are able to eat the feeds dispensed by the automated feeding
system
 the automated watering system dispenses water when the sensor
detect the face of the pigs waiting for water.
  the pigs are able to drink water dispensed by the automated feeding
system
b. Performance efficiency
 The automated feeding system dispenses 2 kilograms of feeds every
6:00am and 5:00pm.
 The automated watering system dispenses water once pigs faces the
sensor and the sensor detects the face of the pig awaiting water.
 There are no feeds dispensed outside the feeding stations of the pigs
 There are no water spilled due to incorrect dispense on watering
stations of the pigs

5. Plan for Quality

Engineering Standards

In order to ensure the quality of the design, some provisions from engineering standards,

such as Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association

(NEMA), and International Electro technical Commission (IEC) were cited and considered.

A. Philippine Electrical Code (PEC).

According to Article 1.10 entitled “Requirements for Electrical Installation” in Section

1.10.1.3 (b) installation and use states that all listed or labeled equipment hall be installed and

used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.

Article 1.10.1.5 Conductors normally used to carry current shall be a copper unless otherwise

provided in the code. Where the conductor material is not specified, the material and the sizes

given in this code shall apply to copper only.

Article 1.10.11 Under Deteriorating Agents, it is stated that no conductors or equipment shall

be in damps or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fuses, vapors, liquids, or other agents that

have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment, or where exposed to excessive

temperatures.
 Article 1.10.1.13 (a) The code states that electrical equipment shall be firmly secured to the

surface on which it is mounted.

Article 1.10.1.14 (a) Connection of conductors to terminal parts shall ensure a thoroughly

good connection without damaging the conductors and shall be made by means of pressure

connectors (including set up screw types), solder lugs or splices to flexible leads.

Article 1.10.1.14 (b) Conductor shall be spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for

the use or by brazing, welding or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall

first be spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically securing without solder and then

soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors shall be covered with an

insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with and insulating device identified for the

purpose.

Article 1.10.1.7. Insulation Integrity states that completed wiring installation shall be free

from short circuits and from ground other than as required or permitted in Article 2.50.1.10.1.14;

(a) Terminals. Connection of conductors to terminal parts shall be insured thoroughly with good

connection without damaging the conductors and shall be made by means of pressure connectors,

solder lugs or splices to flexible leads.

B. National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA)

Selection and use of Single-Phase Motor. NEMA MG 11-1977,Section 4.4, provides that the

most important consideration in selecting a motor of the appropriate type is to obtain a motor

that will perform satisfactorily for the application involved. Universal motors are used where

high speeds are required, where increasing the speed of induction motors is not feasible, or

when varying speeds are desired.

 Under Terminals Article 2.50, it states that completed wiring installation shall be free from

short circuit and from grounds other than those permitted. Connection of conductor to terminal

shall thoroughly ensure good connection without damaging the conductors and shall be made by

means of pressure connector, shoulder lugs or splices to flexible leads.

PVC, in compliance with NEMA RN-1, shall be nominal 40 mils (1 mm) in thickness

continuous over the entire length of the conduit except at the thread and be free of blisters,

bubbles or pinholes. PVC shall be UL listed as a primary corrosion protection. The pipe

materials designation code shall consist of the abbreviation PVC for the type of plastic, followed

by the ASTM type and grade in Arabic numerals and the design stress in units of 100 psi (0.7

MPa) with any decimal figures dropped. Thus, a complete material code shall consist of PVC

plastic pipe materials. The pipe shall be homogeneous throughout and free of visible cracks,

holes, foreign inclusions, or other defects. The pipe shall be as uniform as commercially

practicable in color, opacity, density, and other physical properties.

Contactors. NEMA ICS 7.1, Section 2.6.1 Where a definite-purpose contactor is used in

conjunction with gate interlocking, the contactor shall be capable of interrupting current up to

the maximum current limit setting at maximum voltage at least once, independent of the gate

interlocking.

Doors. NEMA ICS 7.1, Section 2.7.2 sates that doors shall swing a minimum of 90 degrees.

All parts of door fasteners shall remain captive when the door is opened. The outer door

assembly shall accommodate locking means or shall require the use of a tool to open except

when it is specified for use where access is limited to qualified persons.

 Size. NEMA ICS 7.1, Section 2.8.2, states that conductors for panel wiring shall be no

smaller than No. 18 AWG and those for electronic and solid state control subassemblies no

smaller than No. 30 AWG.

C. International Electro technical Commission (IEC)

Programmable Controllers – General Information. According to Part 1 of IEC 61131,a series

of standards on programmable controllers and their associated peripherals should be read in

conjunction with the other parts of the series. Where a conflict exists between this and other IEC

standards (except basic safety standards) the provisions of this standards should be considered

to govern in the area of programmable controllers and their associated peripherals.

6. Create Work Breakdown Structure

7. Assign Responsibility

8. Define specific activities

The following are the major activities to be conducted in the project, together with the
specific activities to be accomplished for each:

a. Have an on-site visit

b. Develop preliminary designs

c. Purchase materials and parts

d. Testing of the individual materials before setup

a. Fabrication of the feeding and watering system

Feeder System

1. Fabrication of the feed storage bin and frames

2. Erection of the storage bin outside the pig pen.
 3. Setting up of the auger system which includes the auger unloader connected at the bottom of
the storage bin and the end point entering the building, and the auger pipeline.
4. Installation of the uphill motor to move the feeds from the bin to the feeder dispensing nozzle
5. Insertion of the flexible hose and dispensing unit in the auger pipeline
6. Setting up of the line conveyor parallel to the auger pipeline that will move the nozzle linearly
with the feeder bowl while dispensing

Watering System

1. Fabrication of the water tank

2. Installation of water gate valve in the water storage
3. Installation of sensor based water dispenser unit in the pig pen

b. Assembly to the Arduino microcontroller

ARDUINO microcontroller

1. Fabrication of the ARDUINO casing

2. Assembly of the microcontroller
3. Connection of the microcontroller to the parts of the feeder and watering system

e. Conduct preliminary testing

1. Test the feeder system

2. Test the water system
3. Test the response of the feeder and water system to the microcontroller

5. Conduct performance testing

1. Test the entire system from storage bin to dispensing unit

2. Take note of deviations and errors in the system
3. Adjust the components with deviations and errors to match the whole
system

6. Adjust the components with errors

7. Prepare a manual
 8. Demonstrate to the owner how to operate

9. Sequence activities

10. Estimate activity resources

A. Feeder Set up

Storage bin
Auger system
Pipelines
Hose
Dispenser unit
Uphill motor
Unidirectional DC motor (2)
Fabrication cost

B. Watering Setup

Water tank

Galve

Pipeline

3 sensors

Fabrication cost

ARDUINO Set up

 A motor relay module for the control of the motors

 A relay module for the feeds dispensing
 Proximity sensors for water dispensing
 GSM module for function notifications
 Temperature sensor module for water temperature monitoring
 LCD Module Display
 Programming cost

11. Estimate activity durations

12. Develop project schedule

13. Estimate activity costs

14. Determine Budget