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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- Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State 1
- Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State 1
- Lens Polytechnic, offa, Kwara State. 215
- Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State 20
- Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State 2
- Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State 1
- Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta State 1
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 43
- Michael Otedola Col of Primary Educ. Epe, Lagos (affl To University of Ibadan) 8
- Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State 15