Lilyrose Educational Foundation Inc.

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A DESIGN OF BIO-MASK EXTRACTING MACHINE:

ABACA AND BANANA FIBER AS AN ALTERNATIVE
SOURCE OF FACE MASKS

Researchers:
Atienza, Esminda Imee
Magsino, John Rovic C.
Mico, Amanda Ashley M.
Moncada, Alliah Nicole M.
 CHAPTER
IV
ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
1. To a design bio-mask extracting machine considering its framework components.

A. Description of the Components of the Bio-mask Extracting Machine.

Figure 3. Bio-mask Extracting Machine

Identification of System Components

The major components of this machine include the

engine, pressure sensor, on and off switch, cord plug,
battery, manual handle, wheel blade, collector roller.
Engine. Figure 4 presents the engine of the machine that can be

powered by electricity.

Figure 4. Engine
Pressure Sensor. Figure 5 illustrates the pressure sensor that is used for the

safety of the workers and the machine. If the sensor reaches the hardness limit

of the things going inside the machine, it will stop automatically.

Figure 5. Pressure Sensor

On and Off Switch. Figure 6 presents the on and off switch that

is utilized by the workers to operate the machine or to cease it.

Figure 6. On and Off Switch

Cord Plug. Figure 7 presents a cord plug that is used to operate the

machine by the use of electricity or it can be used to charge the

machine.

Figure 7. Cord Plug

Battery. Figure 8 presents the battery it is used to power the machine or it is

where the power from the cord plug can be stored.

Figure 8. Battery
Manual handle. Figure 9 illustrates the manual handle it is used to

use the machine manually.

Figure 9. Manual Handle

Wheel Blade. Figure 10 presents the wheel blade it is located inside the

machine and it is used to extract the fibers from the abaca and banana.

Figure 10. Blade

Collector Roller. Figure 11 presents the collector roller in which the

extracted fibers will be used to collect and secure properly the threads of the

abaca and banana fibers.

Figure 11. Roller

C. The Bill of Materials
 Number Description Price Supplier

1 Bio-Mask Machine Body P30000 Astro Metal Craft

Frame

2 Engine P8999 DENSUI-NIKKO

3 Pressure Sensor P150 Ernest Tool Store

4 On and Off Switch P6.00 Garage Sale 01

5 Cord Plug P53.00 Vision Electronics

6 Battery P1500 Zhejiang Just Electrical Appliances Co.,

Ltd.

7 Manual Handle P180 Shutter and Rolling Parts

8 Wheel Blade P3000 Astro Metal Craft

9 Collector Roller P1500 Astro Metal Craft

Total Price   P45388  

2. To make the abaca and banana fiber as
alternative natural facemasks for the
consumers.
Table 2. Times and Duration of Face masks per day

Survey Questions Weighted Mean Interpretation

 

How many times do you use a 2.59 2 times

face mask per day?

How long do you use a face 2.74 1 to 2 and 3 to 5

mask per day? hours  

Table 3. Type of face masks consumed by the residents of Barangay 2 and

Pantay Bata

Survey Weighted Mean Interpretation

Questions

What kind of 1.81 Surgical Mask

face mask do

you use?

Table 4. Sensitivity of daily usage of face masks

Survey Questions Weighted Mean Interpretation

Have you ever felt any    

discomfort using a face 2.39 Often

mask throughout the day?  

  

Table 5. Boxes of buying face masks every month

Survey Questions Weighted Mean Interpretation

Have you 1.86 Often

considered buying

boxes of face

masks every

month?

Table 6. Residents buying a more expensive reusable face mask.

Survey Questions Weighted Mean Interpretation

Is there a chance that you would    

consider buying a more expensive    

reusable face mask made from 2.46 Often

abaca and banana fiber than your

normal disposable face mask?

3. To provide information about natural

fibers, their components, and their uses.

Table 7. The expected fame of natural face mask
Survey Questions Weighted Mean Interpretation

Have you ever tried using a face mask    

made out of natural or organic fibers? 3.61 Never

Do you want to use/ try eco-friendly    

natural organic masks made out of abaca    

and banana fibers as alternative 3.17 Sometimes

protection against harmful viruses?

 

Table 8. Knowledge about abaca and banana fibers

Survey Questions Weighted Mean Interpretation

Have you ever    

experienced that you 3.62 Never

tried or searched

about abaca or

banana fibers?
 CHAPTER V
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
1. To a design bio-mask extracting machine considering its framework components.

The proposed bio-masks extracting machine costs Php 45388. The bio-

mask machine body frame is the most expensive part of the machine since it

is customized that is made out of stainless steel and aluminum. Stainless

steel is strong and has good stability that can withstand the weight of the

other parts of the machine. Also, the use of aluminum makes it malleable and

light, which is used to shape the machine.

2. To make the abaca and banana fiber as alternative natural facemasks for the consumers.

Based on the survey done by the researchers, the data showed a weighted mean of 2.46 among

the respondents which means it implies that they will buy these abaca and banana face mask.

3. To provide information about natural fibers, their components, and their uses.

Based on the data gathered by the researchers, the data revealed a weighted mean of 3.62 which

means the residents are not aware about the natural fibers. Furthermore, In the next few years it will

determine if the product will emerge and began to showcase the popularity due to its advantages not

only to the people but especially to the environment.

Conclusion
Based on the indicated findings, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. The researchers concluded that the Bio Mask Extracting machine was about

Php 45,388. Every part that is used in this machine is functioning and the body

of the machine is durable. The expensive part of the machine is its custom-

made frame that is made in aluminum and stainless steel. This machine can

withstand big bulk works at the same time. Even this machine is expensive the

researchers want to make this machine as durable and as long-lasting as

possible.
2. The researchers concluded that the respondents from Barangay 2 and

Pantay Bata uses a surgical mask. The respondents use a mask for a long

period of time which they often feel discomfort in using the synthetic surgical

masks. They often want to buy boxes of face masks per month and the

respondents often buy an expensive but reusable face mask than a

disposable face mask.

3. The researchers concluded that the respondents have never tried a face

mask made out of organic and natural fibers. Also, based on the calculated

data it proves that they sometimes want to use/ try this product which they

haven’t tried researching these fibers that can be alternative source of face

masks.
Recommendations
1. The utilization of a bio-mask extracting machine is energetically prescribed to

the manufacturing plant of abaca and banana.

2. With its utilization, the laborers would at long last work quicker and more

secure than manual stripping the filaments of abaca hemp and banana.

3. The machine can likewise be embraced by other extracting natural fiber

manufacturing companies. Quicker extracting implies more creation in a

limited quantity of time.

4. As reflected in the result of the study, to individuals, it is more protected than cloth

masks and equivalent to the surgical mask with regards to filtering the aerosol particles yet

the Abanana face masks offer much more comfortable with the assistance of banana fiber.

5. It is reusable which would reduce the plastic waste in our current circumstance,

particularly in the groups of our water.

6. To the future researchers it can lead further exploration connected with this review to

work on the plan and capacity of the Bio-mask extracting machine.

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OUTER LAYER INNER LAYER

Water drop test to determine Laboratory-modified

the capacity of a fabric or
material to repel water
Water drop test, all in
house modification of
the water repellency:
Cotton cloth in
spray test(AATCC
between
TM22) Comfortability

Microscopy to
evaluate fiber
structures and
measure pore
sizes
Abaca Banana
Fiber Filter inner
filter lining