Chapter 4

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This project study on "Electric Glass Bottle Crusher" enhances

construction sites in terms of crushing and ensuring crushed glass bottles as an

output. This tool clearly shows and promotes new processes and efficiency in

meeting the desired crushed glass to be used as an aggregate.

Summary of Findings

This study aims to design and fabricate the Electric Glass Bottle Crusher

and revise the defects during the testing of this technology that leads to

determining its conformity to the Technology Assessment Protocol of DOST

through the application of TEEPS, which are the Technical Feasibility, Economic

and Financial Validity, Environmental Soundness, Political Acceptability and

Social Acceptability. Moreover, this study was able to determine also the

functionality of the Electric Glass Bottle Crusher by applying the evaluation tool

on the effectiveness, safety and performance of this technology.

This tool (electric glass bottle crusher) undertook different tests for validity,

including its technical functionality, cost-effectiveness, and safety. As

authenticated, it was then concluded that it is efficient and improves the

capabilities of the junkshop. Additionally, this tool was made up of essential parts

in terms of supplies, tools, and equipment to be used. The device was easy to

operate and had a mesmerizing appearance, and was very accurate to use in

terms of crushing bottle crushers. The tool also is easy to operate and

convenient to use because it is driven by an electric motor. The technology,

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which is the "Electric Glass Bottle Crusher," is composed of a molding drum, belt,

and a shaft and is operated by an electric motor. The technology is easy to

operate and convenient to use for any construction site shop.

1. During testing of this technology, the audience, experts or even teachers

found out that the capacity of an electric motor used for this technology

was too strong as it created an uncontrollable shaking effect in the

crusher. That is why the researchers changed to a smaller engine which

they found more safe and effective.

2. The evaluation of TEEPS conforms to the Technology Assessment

Protocol. The results showed that the technology was very Technically

Feasible, Economically and Financially Viable, very Environmentally

Friendly, very Politically Acceptable and very Socially Acceptable, with a

total mean of 4.43, 4.21, 4.26, 4.37, and 4.35.

3. The technology was perceived by the respondents as very efficient,

effective and very safe, which obtained a total mean of 4.25, 4.19, and

4.29.

Conclusion

Based on the given data and results presented, the project, therefore,

concludes that:

1. The technology promotes safety and efficiency for crushing glass bottles.

2. The Electric Glass Bottle Crusher was Feasible, Viable, Environmentally

Friendly, Politically Acceptable and Socially Acceptable.

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3. The design technology can facilitate crushing glass bottles and other glass

products of any size.

4. The construction sites can utilize this technology as it is affordable,

aesthetic in design and functional in crushing glass bottles.

Recommendation

The researchers have developed different recommendations for further

improvement of this study. The following requests were made up based on the

results of the gathered data:

1. It was recommended to have a smaller powered motor as the technology

doesn't focus on the speed of the bottles being crushed but on the result

of the procedure.

2. Further study for the technology to be improved and innovated and can

meet users' expectations.

3. A recommendation also for an Intellectual Property Registration

4. Further research is highly recommended to compare the aesthetic of prior

art to develop more innovative designs.