Design and Development of a Solar-Powered Egg Hatchery System.
Student: Favour Osemegbe Eromosele (Thesis, 2025)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State
Abstract
Nigeria’s poultry industry faces challenges due to unreliable electricity supply, leading to reduced hatchability and increased production costs. To address this, a solar-powered egg hatchery system was designed and developed using reverse engineering principles. The system comprises an incubation chamber, control unit, and solar-powered system, designed to accommodate 30 eggs with a 30° egg-turning mechanism and optimized ventilation. The solar setup was sized based on calculated energy requirements and daily usage duration. Experimental evaluation showed minimal heat loss (69.45 W conduction, 13.087 W convection, and 0.0000922 W ventilation) and maintained temperatures between 36°C and 38°C, within the optimal range for hatchability. Results indicate that the system performs effectively, providing a reliable, energy-efficient, and sustainable solution for poultry incubation in off-grid or rural areas.
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- HASSAN USMAN KATSINA POLYTECHNIC (NCE), KATSINA, KATSINA STATE 4
- Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina, Katsina State 5
- Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Akwa Ibom State 46
- Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State 8
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State 24
- Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo State 2
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 8
- Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri, Imo State 3
- Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 45
- Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State 11