Research - Undergraduate Thesis 2022

‘Design, Fabrication and Experimental Performance Evaluation of A Mechanized Close Chamber Muscovado Crystallizer Equipped with Horizontal Axis Double Flight Ribbon Blade Agitator’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, February 2022

Aponesto, Kyle Adrian A.; Frias, Cairon John B.; Nano, Jeremiah S.; Recto, Rishon Raef B.; Engr. Emmanuelle R. Biglete (Advisor) ‘A Comparative Analysis of Palm Fiber and Rice Hull

Laminates to Polyurethane Foam as Alternative Thermal Insulators for Refrigerators’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, February 2022

Gumpal, Denice E.; Puyat, Ashley C.; Raguindin, Paullo H.; Rapanan, Denzel A.; Engr. Igmedio F. Isla Jr. (Advisor) ‘Fabrication and Testing of Rice Husk and Rice Starch Mixture as an Alternative Insulation Material for Window -Type Airconditioning Unit’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, February 2022

Luay, Ronald Rygil M.; Paez, Kenneth D.; Sumalbag, Moon Louis S.; Ylagan, Arvin L.; Engr. Ericson D. Dimaunahan (Advisor); Mark Christian E. Manuel, Ph.D. (Advisor); ‘IoT-Based Smart Flood Control and Monitoring System in a Controlled Environment Using Support Vector Machine and Fuzzy Logic Algorithms’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, February 2022

Armamento, Fredrick T.; Celestial, Lance Kenneth S.; Cuenca, Michael Gerard M.; Pascua, Timothy John S.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Design, Fabrication, and Testing of an Arduino-based 3D-printed Mechanical Ventilator with Graphical User Interface for Demonstration Purposes’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, February 2022

Catibog, Sean Patrick J.; Manzanero, Clark Ivan A.; Oriane, Beatrice Una M.; Paygane, John Paolo C.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of a Paper Document Sanitation Conveyor Machine from Recycled Materials’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, February 2022

Almonte, Leonard Paolo; Arendain, Joshua Ray N.; Bartolazo, Kendrick D.; Silverio, Alfred Richmond M.; Dr. Jaime P. Honra (Advisor) ‘Noise Reduction of External Gear Pump by Increasing Number of Teeth and Modification of Gear Tooth Profile through CFD Acoustic Analysis’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, February 2022

Adona, Julius Ian N.; Bernabe, Edison James D.; Pedregosa, Jeremy Anton Frederic C.; Salanguit, Marco Jerome C.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Energy Analysis and Development of Conservation Plan for the Administration Building of Mapúa University Intramuros through Applied OpenStudio, and EnergyPlus Simulation Softwares’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, February 2022

Dela Cruz, Ian Joseph C.; Gallora, Ed Chester Allen L.; Montoya, Christian Leomar R.; Oyando, Kyle Ivan R.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Design and Simulation of Road Rumble Energy Harvester’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, February 2022

Jaime, James Carlos C.; Macabeo, Rafaela Patricia D.; Mercado III, Gerardo R.; So, Willy C.; Jaime Honra, Ph.D. (Advisor) ‘Modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamics Performance Simulation of a Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with Varying Guide Vanes of 30°, 45°, and 60°’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Cachapero, Dave Angelo C; Cruz, Jose Miguel; Mercado, Ross Jon P; Riñoza, Romar Bruce; Dr. Jaime Honra (Advisor) ‘Crash Simulation Utilizing Ansys Explicit Dynamics for the Analysis of a Traditional Jeepney’s Crash Performance and the Modifications to Be Made to Improve the Crash Performance’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Bias, Robi Hudiel DL.; Dizon, Francis Adolph A.; Velasco, Danmel Mark A.; Vizon, Mark Daniel D.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Development and Testing of Image Recognition and Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Wireless Sensor Network’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Angeles, Marco Vyncent P.; Estrada, Joshua Renzo H.; Ibuyan, Joseph D.; Marquez, Kenneth Whel F.; Engr. Jaime Honra (Advisor) ‘Thermo-Mechanical Analysis of Drilled Brake Disc Embedded with Heat Pipe Using Finite Element Analysis’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Berezo, Florence Steven; Crisologo, Cyril John; Macabalo, Rovic; Manahan, Aaron James; Engr. Emmanuelle R. Biglete (Advisor) ‘Transient Thermal Numerical Investigation of an Asbestos Insulated Rice Husk Fired Updraft Furnace’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Acol, Matt Linford B.; Dimapilis, Neal Paolo G.; Gaba, Reinhardt A.; Torres, John Isaiah A.; Engr. Teodulo A. Valle (Advisor) ‘Development of an Interactive Virtual Laboratory for School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory Courses Mechanical Equipment (ME144L-2) and Mechanical Systems (ME152L-2)’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Dizon, Ylleniza Ysabela B.; Jandoc, Frances Aleiza G.; Tejano, Jean Melrose P.; Tumaliuan, Patrick David C.; Engr. Ricky Umali (Advisor) ‘Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a SemiAutonomous Stair-Climbing Robot with Arduino-Based Stair and Wall Detection for Ultraviolet-C (UVC) Disinfecting Applications’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Adriano, Giela C.; Esponga; Edmond Dave S.; Estocapio, Margarita Bettina E.; Macaroyo, Ghio Naro G.; Dr. Jaime P. Honra (Advisor) ‘Design, Fabrication, and Testing of Plastic Shredding and Molding Machine via Extrusion for PET Bottle Recycling into 3D Printer Filaments’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Dela Cruz, Vincent Dwight D; Ebalo, Mark Sebastien C.; Federis, Joshua Phillip A.; Perilla, Vhance Neil Allen R.; Engr. Sherwin S. Magon (Advisor) ‘Comprehensive Analysis of the Quality of Drilled Holes on Aluminum Alloys Using a Modified Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Drilling Machine’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Peralta, John Emmanuel A.; Pereira, Ivanna Januario; Rodanilla, Genel M.; Sioson, Maria Janina Victoria J.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a 3D Printer Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament Recycling System’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Hernandez, Jan Estefano E; Ipio, Zymond Kiel D.; Jose, Sarah May D.; Lacson, Joshua Vince B.; Engr. Emmanuelle R. Biglete (Advisor) ‘Fabrication of a Project-based Single Screw Filament Extruder and Comparative Analysis on the Tensile Properties of the Filament made from Recycled ABS’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Balce, Jude G.; Belgado, Angello Lance B.; Licuanan, Nikko Andrei A.; Macam, Raphael Kristiann A.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Ground Station Component for a Single-Kite Power Generation System’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

 Botacion, Derreck P.; Corporal, Mark Louie V.; Delos Santos, Sophia Marie V.; Padon, Carl Joseph E.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Design, Simulation, and Testing of an Integrated Flood Pumping System Coupled to a Flood Tank for Flood Water Management for the University Belt in Manila, Philippines’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Garcia, Raphael Jericho P; Labaniego II, Gregorio “Lot Lot” S.; Pantaleon, Andrew Joseph S.; Rivera, Byron T.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Design, Fabrication, and Performance testing of a Small-Scale Horizontal Axis Hydrokinetic Turbine as Attachment for Medium-Sized Motorized Boat’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Cabaral, Fretch Gerald E.; Soriano, Marc Eman C; Tadena, Ian Michael M.; Tan, Sean P.; Engr. Emmanuelle R. Biglete (Advisor) ‘Design and Simulation of a Drainage Filtration System with Integrated Crusher Mechanism using Finite Element Analysis and Discrete Element Method’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Banzuela, Lalaine Elyse V.; Manalang, Jaime Angelo I.; Sagum, Lawrence Andrei M.; Talag, Simon Jacob S.; Zoleta, Emari Nazarene Angelica D.; Engr. Andrew Tolentino, RMEE, MSME, RMP (Advisor) ‘Static Stress Analysis Simulation of a Motorcycle Delivery Rack Bracket for Load Optimization and Cost Efficiency’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022

Catanghal, Michael Joseph Y.; Cruz, Albert Joshua J.; Cruz, Joshua Miguel L.; Garcia, Eriane Miguel M.; Engr. Ricky D. Umali (Advisor) ‘Design, Fabrication, and Testing of Power Generating Unit by Harvesting Rotational Kinetic Energy from a Turnstile Gate’ BSME Thesis, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapua University, Manila Philippines, May 2022