Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph
College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering

THESIS/PROJECT TOPIC PROPOSAL FORM

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Project Title: Design and Development of Multi-Bottling Process for Adlai Drink
Research Cluster:
Project Adviser:
Co-Adviser Justify why co-adviser is needed Name of Co-Adviser
in the project.

SDGs Addressed: SDG9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Date Submitted: March 7, 2024
Project Duration: 18 weeks
Project Abstract: Briefly describe the problem(s) and its background. Use extra sheet if
necessary.

Adlai, just like rice and corn, is considered a staple crop that
primarily grows within the tropical areas of Eastern and Southeast
Asia. Adlai is also known as Job’s Tears due to its tear-shape like
grains and is versatile that can be manufactured into different
products such as flour for pasta, polvoron, cereal, coffee, and
different types of drinks. This crop is healthier and a low-carb
substitute to conventional rice or corn and has lower carbohydrates
compared to brown rice.

Adlai has been arising and gaining attention due to its

potential health benefits and versatility in food applications. Southern
Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center (STIARC) in
Marawoy, Lipa City, Batangas manufactures different products that
are made from Adlai such as suman, Adlai rice crispies, pasta, and
Adlai drinks. Adlai beverages are combined with various flavors. The
Adlai drink production process is conducted by the STIARC laboratory.
To increase productivity and reduce labor and time consumption, an
automated concept bottling machine for Adlai beverages will be
created, fabricated, and tested for STIARC. This will result in a higher
production efficiency and production of Adlai drinks.

Adlai drinks are prepared for processing then cooked to

extract the necessary fluids and the desired flavors are added to the
adlai to achieve the desired product. The processed adlai then goes to
the nozzles to fill the bottles. Lastly the bottles are then manually
capped and goes to the packaging.

Bottling adlai drinks can be significantly increase it efficiency

by using a multi bottling machine rather than bottling the adlai drinks
manually. Having an automated bottling machine can increase the
production rate of adlai drinks by reducing the time to bottle the
drinks and increasing the output, which then leads to an increase in
efficiency. With the minimized human interaction, the consistency of

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 Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph
College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering

the output is greatly increased and reduces the risk of human errors.
Moreover, it can also improve the hygiene and minimizing the
contamination of the drinks and guaranteeing product safety.

Pre-Requisite(s): Machine Design, Material Science, Engineering Design Process,

Design Calculation, Software Requirements

Research 1. What are the possible technical requirements for the bottling
Questions: machines can be use in the Adlai drinks production process?
2. What type of materials are used for the construction of the
bottling machines, ensuring compatibility with Adlai drinks and
maintaining product quality?
3. Are there any considerations for sustainability in the design or
operation of the bottling machines, such as energy efficiency
or recyclability of materials?
4. Are there any special considerations or challenges in the
bottling process of Adlai drinks compared to other beverages?
Research This study aims to Design and Development of Multi-Bottling
Objectives: Process for Adlai Drink. Specifically, this study seeks to answer the
following objectives:
1. Design an adlai drinks multi-bottling machine take into
accounts the following:
1.1 matrial specification
1.2 System component
2. Fabricate an adlai drinks bottling machine according to the
design specifications and requirements.
3. Conduct preliminary testing of an adlai drinks bottling
machine in terms of:
3.1 operating time
3.2 operating speed
3.3 bottling time
4. Test the performance of the prototype in terms of:
4.1 production rate
4.2 percent yield
4.3 bottling rate
4.4 machine efficiency
5. Develop an operation for adlai drinks bottling machine.

Resources Needed: The research topic is centered around the development of a

specialized machine, with Adlai serving as the raw materials The
primary aim of the researchers is to establish an efficient multi-
bottling process for Adlai drinks. To achieve this objective, the
researchers plan to utilize filling and bottling equipment specifically
designed for Adlai drinks.
The successful completion of the thesis paper requires
supplementary resources. These include a printer, ink, and bond
paper, all of which are essential for printing and presenting the
research findings. Furthermore, the researchers will employ a laptop
for data analysis, writing, and organizing their work.

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 Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph
College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering

Are the existing facilities at the College sufficient to carry out this project work? (Yes/No)
No
Does the student need special training to use any College lab equipment? (Yes/No)
No
If yes, how will this be provided?

Budget (Please provide details of budget requirement)

Cost of Raw Materials – Php 75,200.00

Cost of Other Expenses – 20,000.00

Total: Php 95,200.00

Is there any external financial assistance to support this project? (Yes/No)
No
Name and Signature of Students (Group)
1. Brillantes, Rheonna Mae S.
2. Balahadia, Karl Patrick A.
3. Cedenio, Gian Karlo M.
4. Martinez, Seth Q.
5. Sastrillo, Joseph M.

Signature of Adviser Date Submitted: March 7, 2024

Checklist to be verified by the Research Cluster Leader based on the deliberations by the
Topic Evaluation Committee.

Please tick appropriately and put N/A if not applicable

No. Particulars Tick

1 The topic falls within the scope of the Research Cluster.
2 The topic proposal meets the expectation of the Research Cluster (Clear
background and statement of the research problem, research questions, and
objectives).
3 The adviser has the experience and relevant background to supervise the
proposed Thesis/Project
4 If project is not related to the same program or background of the adviser,
there is a co-adviser who is in the same program and has the expertise.
5 The budget is appropriate for the project

Additional Comments/Suggestions by the Topic Evaluation Committee:

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 Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph
College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering

1.

Decision of the Topic Evaluation Committee (RC)

Approved Needs Improvement Disapproved

Signed by Research Cluster Chairman

_____________________
Signature over Printed Name
Date: ___________________

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